White Noise

Baltimore. Nepal. Mayweather v. Pacquiao Match. NBA Playoffs.

What do all of these events have in common? Each event have captured national attention in one aspect or another within the last week. It is your decision to decide which is important to you.

Are you sure your listening? Besides being educated on world events, it is more essential to understand your position on the topic. Empowerment is important.

Do you really understand or just what you are being told? Today it is too common for individuals to have an opinion on world events without any supporting facts other than what is displayed through the media. It is necessary to understand that with every story includes his, hers and the truth. With each media post and break news segment, attempt to see the big picture.

Ask yourself:

• Who are the key players in this story?
• What is the background facts, including immediate and long term history.
• What are the conspiring factors?
  Does the supplying source have any known bias regarding the events. It is suggested to consult multiple sources for news to gain a well rounded view.
• Is this story present in such a way that will contribute to our community cohesiveness or divide us?

All in all, it is best to have a open heart with each story. Remove speculation by first possessing the facts. Do not rush to judgment. Stand up and have a voice.

Gaining a consensus through verbalizing your feelings on social media is fine and dandy but it takes gaining knowledge on the topics, voting at the polls and confronting your politicians to take a stand on the important issues contributes to making a lasting effect. This starts with baby steps, first research the issues. The more you divulge into this scene, you will begin to understand politics are all around you.

Can you understand the real message or is the white noise becoming too much?

Never place prejudices onto someone else that you wouldn't want placed on you unjustly. Remember, You don't have to put others down to rise.

Be Blessed!
-Kiara P.