As poets we have learned not to hate Theories of race, religion we cannot relate. A poet cannot be dictated to We write what our hearts hold true. From across the globe, we come to share Joys, sorrows, burdens we bare We are here today, gone tomorrow Life is but a time that we borrow Sharing thoughts, experiences On a platform that gives new meaning Learning to listen, learning to give The tolerance of learning to forgive. One cannot change the world with poetry Writing a poem is a feat extraordinary I think the written word is a thing of beauty Where sensibilities find sanctuary The world of poets is a fine place Here poets orbit as stars in the Milky Space.
Category Archives: News to use
Useful news for all to advance knowledge of the world and how it works
Man Arrested After Threatening Wichita Mayor Over Face Masks, Police Say – The New York Times (Current President is encouraging and not trying to dampen this kind of extremism/terrorism)
Egypt Releases Satirist and Vlogger Shady Abu Zeid After 2 Years — Egyptian Streets

Egyptian comedian Shady Abu Zaid. (Screen capture: YouTube) Egypt’s Giza court released satirist and vlogger Shady Abu Zeid on Saturday after two years on charges of joining a terrorist group and spreading false news, Associated Press reports. Attorney Mokhtar Mounir said that Shady Abu Zaid was released from a Cairo police station later on Saturday,…
Egypt Releases Satirist and Vlogger Shady Abu Zeid After 2 Years — Egyptian Streets
i remember when… #childhood #worldteachersday2020

I felt so big
then I opened my eyes
a wheel so large
it touched the sky
pebbles
called sand
sift
through my hand
I sang a song
the trees sang along
my teachers
and I
we made
lemonade
Remember back to when the clouds were so puffy you believed they were cotton balls or better yet cotton candy. Too soon we lose the wonder of the beauty of life and we are often left with bent perspectives. Blue is now grey and a smile is a frown. Teaching keeps the heart young and bubbly all because of … The child

photo attribution: “The Ferris Wheel” 2016 and “Child’s Play” 2013 © Moon dust designs
If you can Thank A Teacher today on World Teachers Day 2020, they bring awareness and light to the mind of a child.
US coronavirus cases surge in most states | Coronavirus | The Guardian
- Connecticut and Florida lead the nation, with increases of 50%
- Only Vermont and Missouri report falls in average numbers
Source: US coronavirus cases surge in most states | Coronavirus | The Guardian
North Dakota legislative candidate who died of COVID-19 still on the ballot – ABC News
His death came during what is shaping up to be North Dakota’s worst month so far battling coronavirus. The state has recorded record new cases, hospitalizations and deaths in recent days. Over the past week, it also had the most cases and deaths per capita in the country, according to The New York Times, as the Midwest battles outbreaks in several states. Source: North Dakota legislative candidate who died of COVID-19 still on the ballot – ABC News
COVID-19 case activity varies at RGV schools; additional data still sought – The Monitor
So far, 9,719 students and 6,454 staff members across the state have been infected with COVID-19 on public school campuses since the beginning of August, according to the Texas Education Agency. Hidalgo County students and teachers make up part of those numbers.
“We’ve had several outbreaks of school teachers, cafeteria workers, just as we had feared and warned,” county Health Authority Ivan Melendez said. “There’s going to be problems, and we’re seeing them already.”
Based on information from just a handful of school districts, at least 100 students and staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 since mid-August at Hidalgo County districts.
Source: COVID-19 case activity varies at RGV schools; additional data still sought – The Monitor
Belarus: Thousands turn out for protests despite police threat to open fire | News | DW | 18.10.2020
For the 10th straight weekend, anti-Lukashenko protesters marched through Minsk despite threats from police to fire live ammunition. Police reportedly fired rubber bullets into the air to disperse demonstrators. Source: Belarus: Thousands turn out for protests despite police threat to open fire | News | DW | 18.10.2020
Infectious disease expert calls White House advisers herd immunity claims ‘pseudoscience’ | TheHill
Local Black Greeks undertaking voter outreach initiative | News | phillytrib.com
“This is an initiative of Black fraternities and sororities that have come together to make sure people understand the importance of voter registration and also to educate voters especially in the African-American community about the process,” said Green.
Green received calls from some of his fraternity brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi who were concerned with Philadelphia being a crucial aspect of Pennsylvania from a voting perspective. They put together this operation to educate voters about mail-in balloting, voter registration and to get the word out at wards throughout the city: the 42nd Ward and 11th Ward previously, Saturday in the 17th Ward, and next week in the 49th Ward.
“Senator Kamala Harris is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, which has also helped to galvanize fraternities and sororities around the country,” he said.
Richardson said it was her pleasure to team up with colleagues Green and Councilmember Cherelle Parker. “We are the three Black Greek members of Philadelphia City Council. This a nonpartisan effort so we are not telling you who to vote for, but we are telling everyone to get out and vote in the most consequential election of our lifetime today.”
Source: Local Black Greeks undertaking voter outreach initiative | News | phillytrib.com
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