The Wake

You’re probably afraid of me. You may not be quite sure why you’re afraid, but you are. When you see me walking down the street, images and words flash into your mind as you recall information you’ve heard about people like me. I am a Muslim woman, and I cover my hair which means everywhere I go I broadcast my faith. I am accustomed to stares, whispers, and outright rudeness. I don’t blame you …

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The pink triangle represents more than just a community. The pink triangle represents triumph, setbacks and an unrivaled perseverance in the face of discrimination and bigotry.

The pink triangle, as many people know, is a universal symbol for the GLBT community.

Something you might not know about the pink triangle, however, is that the symbol has its roots in Nazi Germany. Patches were once sown on to the coats of concentration camp prisoners to distinguish them from …

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