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It pains my heart to read about this tragedy, I keep all those impacted in my prayers! After a week of reflection on growing up in Marysville and graduating from Pilchuck, I find Ituwans words important,nothing justifies Jaylen’s actions with the gun, but most of us who have experienced racism can attest to its power in bringing out feelings of worthlessness, anger, frustration, and withdrawl. And, yes, this is despite being what witnesses describe as a “happy” and “popular” kid. Being crowned homecoming prince doesn’t negate centuries of oppression. We may never know what drove this young man to such actions, but it is naive to think environmental racism played no part in this trauma. In our Native communities where youth suicide has detrimental weight, when do we start questioning the long term affects of oppression?
Posted on: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 23:08:56 +0000

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