The Beauty of Human Skin in Every Color
It has been 128 years since the last country abolished slavery, and 53 years since Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech, yet we still live in a world where the color of our skin gives a first and leaves a lasting impression. Angelica Dass’s portrait project, Humanae, challenges how we think about skin color and ethnicity. What does it mean for us to be “black, white, yellow, red.” Is it the eye, the nose, the mouth, the hair? Or does it have to do with our origin, nationality, or bank account? Watch this personal TED talk about Humanae and Dass’s pursuit to document humanity’s “true” colors. { read more }
Be The Change
How do you categorize yourself? Is it by skin color or nationality? Or by personality traits or something else? |
Editor’s note: Our highly mobile society provides each of us many opportunities to perform acts of kindness regularly. Whether it’s giving up our seats on the bus or subway, or providing an elderly person a ride to the doctors’ office or church, there are many ways for us to help and be kind. Commuting together not only is environmentally responsible but provides a great opportunity to connect with others in this increasingly disconnected, rapid-paced world. –Ameeta
Sangha of Auspicious Companions 