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I would like to acknowledge my father. Whom at first was not prepared to have his first and only child be a stubborn, rebellious girl who often times did the exact opposite of what he warned. Who at first ran off without warning or did things he just didn't understand. Who at first, got frustrated and mad. Who at first might have been my biggest competitor. But, who in time  and through growth has become my biggest fan. I would just like to thank my father for challenging me to reach new heights and growing beside me when he thought he couldn't. For holding the strength and stability to let me explore and grow in different ways all the while he struggled in silence. Then for always supporting everything I did even though it may not have been what he had seen for me.  Lastly, for always putting his belief and support behind whatever I did. I'm grateful everyday for he has always been my strength to keep going, my inspiration to stay focused, and my biggest comforter for when life gets tough and I need a break.

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I would like to acknowledge my mom and dad first and foremost. They taught me hard work and to stay tough during the darkest of times. They always preached patience and to love others and to always put yourself in others shoes. To live with honor and to always do what is right and stand up for what is right. I am blessed to have the foundation that I did and to have it now. I would also like to acknowledge my friends who have stayed by my side and always push me to be better. I will be forever grateful for everyone who stayed in my corner and help me grow every day.

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I would like to acknowledge my family for raising me the way they did. My dad has always taught me to be strong and brave at any situation. My mom continuously shows love and care for me and my siblings. My brother showed me that life is not always going to go way as we anticipate but life goes on. My sister showed me that you can achieve your dreams by working for it. My family has always been my greatest streghth and would not be where I am at right now if it was not for them.

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I would like to acknowledge my family for raising me the way they did. My dad has always taught me to be strong and brave at any situation. My mom continuously shows love and care for me and my siblings. My brother showed me that life is not always going to go way as we anticipate but life goes on. My sister showed me that you can achieve your dreams by working for it. My family has always been my greatest streghth and would not be where I am at right now if it was not for them.

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I would like to acknowledge this generation. Depending on your perspective, the recent years have been, dynamic for some and chaotic for others. Nevertheless, the generation that we are all apart of is filled with innovative and brilliant minds. We question everything and that mentality has led us all on a journey of self awareness, healing, and solution oriented practices. We are breaking generational habits and improving our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. What a time to be alive.

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I would like to acknowledge my parents. During these times they have lifted my spirits and helped me stay motivated. They are always by my side no matter what and always make sure I am always smiling. I hope to repay them with something special to show my gratitude.

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In the crazy times that is our present day I can appreciate that there is still an exponential amount of things that can be acknowledged as positive contributions to the world around us. I am grateful for the leaders and public service personal who are protecting us from these wildfires and the global pandemic that we battle everyday. I am so thankful for science, technology, and knowledge that has brought us further in progressing humanity in the present. I am glad that I can still see that there are so many people and organizations around the world that are looking to do as much good as they possibly can while minimizing the amount of bad that that they produce while doing so. In my own personal life I am so very thankful for my mom, who has always been a person who I can count on. I occasionally struggle to see the bright side of the world around me. It seems as I have gotten older that the amount of evil grows more with each passing year, but it is important to acknowledge the good even when things seem the darkest.

(Post by Sasha Marshall)

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I would like to acknowledge my parents for allowing me to continue my education on top of their many other responsibilities. My dad works harder than anyone I know while also spending much of his free time taking care of my grandparents.  My mom also works very hard, doing the most she can to help support me and my education.

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I would like to acknowledge and show gratitude to God first and foremost for protecting and guiding me, my family, and friends through these hard times. This pandemic has not been easy mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically, but there is nothing I can't overcome through faith and trust in God. I hope you all stay strong, and know that you can get through anything!

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I'd like to acknowledge my dad he's been someone I've always looked up to since I've been little. I admire how much he encourages me to push myself and there's no limits in this world with what I can do. Although he's an immigrant that hasn't stopped him at anything not having papers isn't an obstacle for him and that's what inspires me so much. If he can do so can I, there's no excuses for what you can't do.

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I believe my whole life is a contribution of everyone who has been staying or even gone. As always and forever, I want to say thank you to my parents because of giving me birth and encouraging who I am today. However, I’m also grateful to those who have passed through my youth, hurt my feelings, and break my heart. In fact, they’re priceless experiences for me to acknowledge my value as well as the power of being with family. I acknowledge for in every minute I breathe in this world because the more time I’m still alive, the more opportunities I have to contribute to society. In short, that would be my honor to be in this class to have a connection with all of you. I hope we have 16 wonderful weeks together and be able to close the gap between each other.

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I believe my whole life is a contribution of everyone who has been staying or even gone. As always and forever, I want to say thank you to my parents because of giving me birth and encouraging who I am today. However, I’m also grateful to those who have passed through my youth, hurt my feelings, and break my heart. In fact, they’re priceless experiences for me to acknowledge my value as well as the power of being with family. I acknowledge for in every minute I breathe in this world because the more time I’m still alive, the more opportunities I have to contribute to society. In short, that would be my honor to be in this class to have a connection with all of you. I hope we have 16 wonderful weeks together and be able to close the gap between each other.

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I would like to acknowledge my family for their contributions to my growth, providing me with love and care whether it be through kind words or discipline so that I may understand right from wrong. I know that my father is the one who contributes the most to providing my family with a place to live and grow, I would not hesitate to lay down my life for him because that is how much he means to me. I also acknowledge that my mother takes great care of her parents during these difficult times where social contact is heavily limited. I also appreciate her taking the time to stay with me during my hospitalization earlier this year.

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I would like to acknowledge both of my parents for allowing me the chance to continue my education even through the financial situations and burdens that they have had to recently deal with.

I would also like to show the deep amount of gratitude I feel for my mom who works several hours a week even though both her knee's and back are busted. She taught me nothing comes easily in life and that we have to work hard for everything we earn so I really respect that.

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I would like to acknowledge God almighty, for the grace of being a part of the day he has made. I acknowledge my parents for supporting me, and for the discipline and training i received from childhood because it has helped me to build character and has helped me to be the woman i am today, i am grateful to them for making sure i get the right educational foundation that has made me stand out. I  am grateful for the civil rights movement and black lives matter, because of them i can walk free on the streets of America as a black person. i am grateful for my family and friends for making my life an amazing and interesting one. i would not trade them for anything in the world.

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I would like to acknowledge all the wonderful healthcare workers. I admire all these related professions for what they do to take care of our community. Just to state a few, hospital staff takes care of us in our time of emergency; therapists help us when we are physically or mentally recovering; and hospice workers provide holistic, end-of-life care for the terminal ill. Healthcare workers have courage, strength, and compassion, even in the darkest hour, to aid others and I am grateful for them.

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I would like to Acknowledge my family for supporting me throughout my life and giving me the support to pursue my degree. I would also like to acknowledge my gratitude towards my place of employment and how I am able to continue working through this pandemic. Thank you to all the essencial workers and health care workers to continue to work through these times.

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I would like to acknowledge Kobe Bryant (as tomorrow would've been his 42nd birthday). Growing up in Southern California, there was no greater athlete we looked up to as younger kids then Kobe. Both as a basketball player, philanthropist, and a father, Kobe was among the greatest athletes of our age, and will always  stand among the greats.
- Calib Al-Thani

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thankful to the god that he gave me other day  to be alive and be able to praise his holy name.  I acknowledge my education and my focus towards my career. I acknowledge the earth and its beautiful resources. i acknowledge that nothing can be here accidently and everything around us has ambitious. to be a refuge in other country to come to the United States  worked hard to make and it was so hard to be like people here as their behavior, respect, acting.

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I would like to acknowledge all the immigrants that have worked hard to make America what it is today and to make this country their home. I would like acknowledge that upon immigrating to the U.S.A I now have freedom of speech and now I live in a much safer society which is built on the rule of law.  I would like to show gratitude to my family and my husband, without them I wouldn’t be the person I am today.

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I acknowledge that I am thankful and grateful to be alive. I acknowledge my health and my happiness. I acknowledge the upbringings of my loving family. I acknowledge my belief in my faith. I acknowledge my education and my focus towards my career. I acknowledge my supportive friends and all my peers. I acknowledge the earth and its beautiful resources.

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The Kumeyaay Nation . We are here on their land, now called San Diego. They have occupied this land for over 12,000 years.

The legacy and history of Black Americans and their continuing contributions to the building of this nation. Black lives matter.

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I would like to acknowledge: Our healthcare workers. My parents are both in the medical field, so I experience first-hand; them coming home, exhausted from work. I realize the stress and pressure they are under in taking care of our nation.

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I would like to acknowledge my dad who as long as i can remember has worked more than 40 hours a week to support his family. we're so far form rich but i've never felt poor because he works so hard to make us feel comfortable.

my dad has always been the one to support me and even at a younger age and gave me my freedom to figure myself out and not go down traditional routes in life. which i feel contributes to the person i am today. i will forever be in happily debt and grateful for my pops.

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I would like to acknowledge:
My grandmother was a woman of faith and prayer. I understand the stories  about Selma to Montgomery marching for the right vote and how important is it to be heard. we count, we matter.

I would also like to show gratitude to my grandma for teaching me that hard work is necessary to get to the next step in life. Being prepared for a long road ahead, but when you get there , know that you have arrived.

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I would like to acknowledge:

My freedom of being a woman living  in the US. Allowing me to vote and to own my own business. I recognize that this is not the case in many parts of the world.

I also would like to show gratitude towards my parents for showing me what it means to work hard, be self sufficient, and to be ever growing and learning. I was very lucky in my upbringing and I am extremely appreciative of that.