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time and laughter heals all

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What I am going through is temporary. I am not my struggles. I do not need to apologize for my scars. Also, it is what it is and sh- happens.

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I would set small goals and milestones. I would tell myself to just get though this day, taking it one day at a time. Also "it is what it is"

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Everything will be okay
Keep going

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This year has been quite difficult, an inspiring message that kept me going was "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." This quote has always stuck by me because last year especially, was a rough time for many. We just have to get up and keep trying

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The teacher's ability to be inclusive is a large part in feeling valued in school. In multiple classrooms, teacher have been picking favorites. This is usual in many cases, however, when this happens, many of the students don't feel included or valued. Why would I feel valued if a teacher was only presenting a handful of student examples multiple times.

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The same hammer that shatters glass forges steel.

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This is not a small voice you hear this is a large voice coming out of these cities. This is the voice of
Running over waters navigating the hallways of our schools spilling out
on the corners of our cities and
no epitaphs spill out of their river mouths. This is not a small love
you hear this is a large love, a passion for kissing learning on its face. This is a love that crowns the feet with hands that nourishes, conceives, feels the water sails
mends the children, folds them inside our history where they toast more than the flesh where they suck the bones of the alphabet and spit out closed vowels. This is a love colored with iron and lace. This is a love initialed Black Genius.
This is not a small voice you hear.

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To make everybody feel comfortable and valued in school, I think teachers need to not let minor microaggressions or harassment survive in the classroom at any times. This creates a toxic environment where people think small jokes at the expense of another is okay. I think teachers could also be more inclusive by asking people's pronouns or having class discussions about recent events. Recognizing pervasive discrimination and segregation at the top levels of classes (AP classes) is very important too, because it allows the school faculty to identify and try to fix this problem of inclusion.

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How do I see my identity?  How has it changed from the global/national events this year?  What do I hope to bring into the community in the future?    Think in terms of a Venn Diagram, but use any medium to express yourself!

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What do I need to feel comfortable and valued at school? How can I use my identity to make my school a place where everyone feels comfortable and valued for who they are?
Being able to talk to people comfortably (like teachers). Be kind and helpful to other kids.

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What would a socially just and anti-racist school look like to me? What actions have I taken to create social and racial justice in my school, in my community? What can I do in the future?

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Related to Question #1:

Create an identity pie for yourself - related to your identity and intersectionality.  Do you think your thoughts on identity, your intersectionality, and your own cultural competency has changed over this school year?  How so?

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This year has been a year like no other. You have made it to this point due to your own resilience and steadfast drive. What is a statement, word, or inspiring message that has kept you going?