The Personal Side of Bias, Prejudice, and Oppression

As we continue this journey discussing issues about bias, prejudice, oppression and microaggressions,  I must say this week has been like an emotional roller coaster ride for me. Some of the topics at hand are very touchy and bring up suppressed feelings that are not easy to talk about. But however for this week we are to talk about a memory or incident that I my self, someone I know or maybe a movie have experienced bias, prejudice or oppression. One of my favorite movies is the story of Dorothy Dandridge who was portrayed by one of the finest African American actresses of all, Halle Berry. Dorothy Dandridge was making her debut during the time when racism was rampant and not hidden. I can remember her having to enter into the back door of certain clubs to perform for an audience full of prejudices, biases and oppression not having the same privileges as the Caucasian actors and singers. I really love this movie but each time I watch it reminds me of how sad it is and how heartbreaking it is to see that because you are different you are treated different. I truly believe that during the time and era people knew nothing about diversity. I have a lot of interpersonal thoughts about situations like this one that I rather keep to myself. Although this was a movie it is still alive today.

"My Supports"

When I  think of the word support I think of the words like bear up, assistance, approval, comfort, encouragement, these are words that describe the support system that is the glue that holds my life together. First and foremost,  my source to everything that I am and everything that I will ever be is God. He tells me in his word that he is my source and that he will never leave me nor will he forsake me. Therefore, I lean and depend on  him for everything. Next there is my husband who is so wonderful to me, he keeps me grounded, when I feel like I can't do another assignment  he is that nudge that keeps me going and who reminds me to look toward the finish line. Because of his job he is gone most of the time but he calls me to make sure I have or I am doing my assignments. My family is somewhat small but the love that radiates makes the difference for the size. My youngest sister lives across the street from me and she keeps me going when I get home late nights, she always check on me to make sure I have eaten because my husband is on the road working a lot so, she takes really good care of me. And last but certainly not least, my best friend.I have known her since grade school and at this time she is also in school which makes it so great because we can help each other. We depend on each other quite a bit especially now. Our friendship is like hand and glove, we get along so well but we are totally opposite, when I'm in sync she isn't and when she is synced I'm not. Although we are opposites we are like two magnets, she compliments me and I compliment her. I love the support system that I have, it's an energy source for me.