activism – Yesenia Guerra

Vision

Apr 4, 2016

activism, indigenous, native americans, poetry, verse

Imagina una realidad Where indígenas are not reduced to Hunter gatherer Teepee dwellers. Estudiantes learning More than just their role in the 1600s. The iconography Of the Cleveland Indians Redskins ceased to exist Rightfully Represented as Living First Nation people. English was not the language of this land. 16,000 languages existed and flourished, Now only…

For Sidra

Apr 3, 2016

Verse

activism, friendship, Islam, poetry, solidarity

Have you been watching the news? Repugnant to watch the hate mongering that seems like it’s here to stay. People sharing superficial statuses to show “support” Soft bigotry and bullshit stories about Starbucks coffee being bought, fluff stories is new millennium caring. Ignorance breeds Islamophobia but if only there was dialogue they’d understand Islam teaches…

Transformation

Jul 30, 2014

Verse

activism, change, creative writing, depression, growth, healing, life, love, pain, poetry, rape, society, survivor

I was voiceless but my body was screaming revolting. Mind drew blank Retreated after the attack. Once friend now foe Role playing a pimp and Marilyn Monroe famously labeled a whore. but she also said stop likewise we were ignored pounded for more and more. Victim blaming is part of the culture game “Some just…