Author Archives: Sarah Vana

As of late, I have had a few people I know who have left social media. They have sent me messages to say that I should keep writing, but they need a break from the social pressure that they are getting from their neighbors or family members. They have thoughts and feelings that they wantContinue reading “Tired”

Intent does not matter, impact does. I have had a couple of different people say this is days past about my disagreement with black lives matter and white privilege. I have made it crystal clear that I believe black lives matter as an organization to be corrupt and politically motivated. This is not to sayContinue reading “Apologies”

Whelp here is a new word in our repertoire lately. It is used to describe hostile, derogatory or negative prejudicial slights and insults towards any group, particularly culturally marginalized groups. I heard this a couple of weeks ago and wondered what it meant. I saw it in reference to a Hollywood actress, regarding a workplaceContinue reading “Microaggression”

Welcome to the era of woke people in America. I am going to strive to explain what this means to my family and perspective. I think that the term that is being thrown around in the media for me means awareness. I looked up the many definitions available and it seems to me that thisContinue reading “Woke”

This can be the beat of a heart or the sentiment in the atmosphere. It can be felt, tasted and heard. It can race, slow or stop. It can pace or it can accelerate. His pulse is slowing and steady at moments, then rapid and frantic when startled. When I wake him, I back upContinue reading “Pulse”

You are starting to see quiet among the chaos. This quiet has slowly been creeping for a while now. They have told them they are unwanted, unworthy and menacing. They have been shot at, spit on and threatened. This chaos will get us to where we need to go they say. This is what theyContinue reading “Quiet”

Anarchy has been the word many have used to describe the state of many areas of this beautiful land lately. I looked up the word to see what the dictionary definition actually is. It is the state of disorder due to absence or non recognition of authority. I would have to say this would beContinue reading “Anarchy”

Prior to a month ago, I would not have thought of myself as a revolutionary. I never thought of having politics in my wheelhouse. However, I have become energized to write, research and be vocal about those things that matter to me. I feel as a country, that we are in the beginning stages ofContinue reading “Revolutionary”

Every time I turn on the television, pick up a newspaper and log onto the computer, I am seeing a new company re-branding themselves. It is happening in every single corner of our communities right now. Companies are apologizing to the masses for what they are deeming racist or insensitive innuendo that is brought aboutContinue reading “Re-branded”

A demand is an insistent and peremptory request, made as if by right. Below is a screenshot of the Black Lives Matter movement website: Don’t stop reading. I ask you to just listen with an open mind. I know this is a touchy, uncomfortable subject for many, but please bear with me. What does acknowledgementContinue reading “Triggered”