He told me he was on his way to a labor law class, so I asked him if he was studying to be a lawyer. He said:
“No, I’m an electrician, actually. I just want to have as much knowledge as possible so that I can give good advice to my family and community. I didn’t really have access to much good advice when I was growing up. People think that kids become drug dealers and gang members because of rap, or movies, or video games. But it’s actually because of bad advice. They see criminals with money and nice things, and those are their examples of success. So they look to them for advice.”
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stepchildofthesun:
raphaelariemer:
The First Lady For Vogue
#sudden … woman king feelings? #Michelle Obama 2020 tbh #look at this actual icon of womanhood swathed in Roman silks and looking like a Renaissance painting [okayophelia]
And I love the fact that she isn’t portrayed as delicate or soft. Indigo is associated with royalty and nobility but also with austere strength. The way she’s posed and interacting with the camera—no demurely averted gaze ala Jackie O. She’s staring at the photographer, staring them down.
Not adversarial, but assertive](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md4xmmb0vg1qiff2go1_500.jpg)
The First Lady For Vogue
#sudden … woman king feelings? #Michelle Obama 2020 tbh #look at this actual icon of womanhood swathed in Roman silks and looking like a Renaissance painting [okayophelia]
And I love the fact that she isn’t portrayed as delicate or soft. Indigo is associated with royalty and nobility but also with austere strength. The way she’s posed and interacting with the camera—no demurely averted gaze ala Jackie O. She’s staring at the photographer, staring them down.
Not adversarial, but assertive
I’m glad that Asami’s team role has been established, and that she’s totally cool at it.
This lady don’t take no shit from cabbages.
