Tag: Austin

• This is America

  Every time I fly out of Austin, I park my car in the extended lot, it’s not too expensive (yet). Parking at this spot requires me to ride on a shuttle to and from the airport. Now, I travel enough to notice, that unless I sit next to someone or a person of color sits…

  missingperspective

  September 21, 2016

  Current Events, Freedom, Journalism, Millennials, Politics, Race, Self- Reflection, Social Commentary, Storytelling

  1776, America, Austin, Black Lives Matter, Freedom, Justice, Politics, Race

• Let’s Take A Look In The Mirror

  It is classism at its finest, and we have to stop acting like it’s not happening. If you woke up in a different position or circumstance, you might think differently and wonder why black folks who’ve “made” it, are nowhere to be found. We spend a lot of time trying to convince people, especially white…

  missingperspective

  September 14, 2016

  Current Events, Freedom, Gender, Journalism, Millennials, Politics, Race, Social Commentary, Storytelling

  America, Austin, Austin Justice Coalition, Black, Black Lives Matter, Hispanic, Uppity Negroes

• Value the Unknown (The Monday Fits)

  I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value. – Hermann Hesse In our world, we like to validate ____ (fill in the blank) anything by how many likes, shares, or re-tweets something gets. We…

  missingperspective

  July 27, 2015

  Current Events, Freedom, Psychology, Social Commentary, Storytelling

  Austin, Experience, Freedom, Inspiration, Sandra Bland, Texas, The Unknown, Value

• My Vote Doesn’t Count, So Who Cares: The Most Expensive Lie Ever Told

  “At its core democracy rests on the vote. The vote is the primary tool for citizens to control their government. Through the vote citizens communicate information about their interests, preferences, and needs and make important decisions about who to elect to office. Nevertheless, most Americans do not vote when given the opportunity.” (Source) Politics are something that I have…

  missingperspective

  September 11, 2014

  Current Events, Politics

  Austin, local elections