Mic the Whispers

What is social justice within ourselves? The objective of social justice is to spread equality, without judgment, through ethnicity, religion, gender, or ethnic origin. Social justice normally goes undefined, as it comes in various forms and interpretations. There are certain steps people must follow in order to learn about themselves, and to acknowledge that social justice surrounds us every day. One of the most important questions to ask ourselves is, “what is social justice to me?” The first step in answering this opinionated question, is to be more aware, to listen, and to absorb information. Listen to what's going on around you, think of how you want to react to what you have encountered.  The second step is ponder the issue of social justice, and how it may affect you and individuals around you. For example, if you hear a racist remark, take a moment to reflect. Think and take in what they're saying. How does the racist comment affect you? How does it affect your th

James was working on his math homework when he heard the familiar “ding” of his phone. He picked up his phone and looked at the notification. His phone screen read, “Hey, baby! Just thought of you xoxo  -Brianna”. James sighed and tossed his phone to the side. He thought about how uncomfortable texts from his girlfriend made him. He didn’t know why her feelings made him squirm. It wasn’t normal to feel this way about someone you loved, was it? James didn’t know why he felt the way he did. Although this was the first relationship James had been in, he discovered something important about himself. He was aromantic. Unlike asexuality, aromanticism has not gained much public attention. It seems to be an obscure romantic orientation that seems to hide in the shadows. Someone who is aromantic does not experience romantic attraction to others. Romance is a feeling of attachment, or love for someone. However, aromantic people can still experience and enjoy platonic relationships. Rom

Welcome to "Mic the Whispers"! A new blog related to social justice, presented by students at Frontier Regional and advised by faculty.  This site is a work in progress, but that doesn't mean contributions can't be made. Submit publications to Mr. DiDonna for posting.