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Self-reflection on Bondage

Paid a visit to a slave museum in Mercado Dos Escravos, Lagos, Portugal. Although it's clear they tried to not be too gruesome with artifacts but rather more informative on town history and Negro assimilation, this picture struck me to the core. The African/black man/woman WAS and still IS in bondage.

Bondage of the mind (self-hatred) and of the body (racism). Bondage of poor access to healthcare, housing, sanitation and job opportunities. The reflection of the chains (in this picture) symbolizes a foreshadow of its impact on our children and probably our children's children. A museum will NEVER fix that.

There's so much atrocities in this world. Most of them are rationalized and institutionalized so it's negative connotations is removed (through legal jargon) or plainly ignored (through our silence). Self-reflection on one's actions in this world must be mandatory. An appreciation of the beauty of ALL mankind MUST be imprinted in our minds.

"We are fearfully and wonderfully made" 

P|K

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