Most of the stories I have read
Most of the history my mind has been fed
Has come from the voices of those who dominated
Over countries and people, they have narrated
History from their point of view
But I want to hear from the other side too
Those who were subjugated, those who were forced
Against their will, I want to source
My comprehension of the world from their side
I want to learn the stories narrated with pride
Of their struggles, their frustrations, their powerlessness
In the face of tyranny and oppression relentless
Of how their collective consciousness was shaped
By the constant undermining they faced..
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When I have the privilege to meet people from different lands
I hope to hear their unvarnished stories, I hope to understand
The world as they see it, which differs frequently
From the dominant narrative drilled into me
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Every story deserves to be told
That is how the truth unfolds
Why should only the victor’s narrative
In the public knowledge live
When we see history from a different lens
The world begins to make more sense
Equity begins when everyone has a voice
To tell our stories, we all should have a choice
Passion...unbridled 