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Had some smack pizza at night! Great way to end night one and get introduced to the night life of DC

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Me and Ethan went all the way around to see this statue this day.... I really want a dog like that.... First time seeing this statue and enjoyed learning more about ole America.

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Learned about Frederick Douglass.... A. Pioneer in African American civil rights. Was honored and grateful to have experienced this part of American history and learn something about someone who I had no idea about.

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This bird did not like me....I tried being his friend but it didn't work. Oh well!

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This was heartbreaking and tumultuous for my heart and empathy. While I've heard about it in textbooks and saw it in documentaries... I was never able to visualize the mass genocide on Jewish individuals or comprehend the magnitude of what was going on at this time.... But to see that this was barely a fraction of the murder rates makes this sight so much more exhausting on the heart.

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This mask was creepy looking and has added to my overall fear of the Ku Klux Klan.... While they are not as recognized now their history still holds weight in this society. I say this because the town I grew up in was known as being KKK land. Once you would drive in you would see a billboard saying welcome to KKK land.... Anyways, where I'm going with this is that within the last couple of months I went to Virginia to go to the mountains.... And a black gentleman started talking to me about the work he does.... Then he prompted and asked where I was from... I kindly said Smithfield.... As soon as I said that I felt the air thicken and vibe shift as he grew quiet....a few seconds later... He asked "are you racist?" I was completely baffled and shocked because I as a BIPOC individual couldn't comprehend another BIPOC individual being racist towards another group... So with that I asked why and then he came to explain the KKK billboard which I was already aware of.... This shows that the billboard and their presence still holds an invisible weight in today's life... From hearing where you are from can determine people or passerbys being able to form an opinion based on where you were from.

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Saw this cool mural on the way to one of the museums that day.... Was quite a long walk but was able to relax once got there and learn a little more. Very enjoyable and memorable.

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Saw this at the American Indian museum thoroughly enjoyed reading about the intertwining of American history pre-colonial times to the integration of technology with American Indians.

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Very much enjoyed reading this artists meaning behind the painting. Now, more than ever where people and an administration are openly treating BIPOC individuals as second class citizens.. with policies and ideologies that actively target us.... Now more than ever it is to be vocal and make sure that people are creating solutions and exceeding these barriers that are in place.

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Had some interesting pizza on the last night of our DC trip....  But in all seriousness... I had a great time on this trip. Learning about all the different pioneers in American history and being able to see and use their ideologies of agitating and making your voice heard only catalyzes myself to make sure the people I advocate for are heard and seen... Because the everlasting fights for civil rights is truly not over.

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As we drive home .... The thoughts, memories, experiences, and conversations all come rushing back to mind. As we live in an era where sometimes literature or even "scientific" findings can be used to harm or impose on marginalized groups... It helps me to remember my fight not only for  the populations that I mostly identify with but also vulnerable populations... It is my duty to make sure that the well-being of these populations are up kept. While I am an activist myself in advocacy for human rights in a plethora of avenues it's important to recognize that sometimes you don't have to wear all hats but be invested into your hats you look neat in.... There you will be able to create whatever look or feel you want to for the people you care about.