There are no such things as coincidences, things happen because we want them to happen. You are here because either I wanted you here, you wanted to be here, or some combination of the two. Whichever reason really does not matter to me, I am just glad to make your acquaintance.
Welcome to Social Angst a blog that challenges you to engage, inform, and discuss your way into daily activism. Please take your time getting familiar with the blog and what I am trying to accomplish. Once you feel comfortable, if you are so inclined, I wholeheartedly invite you to participate – ENGAGE, INFORM, DISCUSS – actively. By my estimation having the information is the first step to making any real social progress.
ABOUT THIS BLOG.
In this day and age the most relevant and powerful form of currency worldwide is information. The heights of our accomplishments, both individually and communally, are directly manipulated by what information we have access to; and likewise, to function without information is to function with a disability
One of the biggest problems facing our society at large is disengagement. Large portions of our population are choosing to remain both uninformed and misinformed and the ramifications of such disengagement are widespread in the Black Community. To solve any problem, one must first have an accurate understanding of it. Yet it is impossible to understand that which we do not know. Knowledge (of information) is power and this blog is dedicated to the distribution of power through information.
MISSION.
SOCIAL ANGST is more than just a blog, it is an invitation to aid in the building of wealth through the shared task of information distribution and discussion. It is a call to engage – engage in society, engage with your peers, engage in your political system, engage in spreading the wealth that is information, and engage in multiplying that wealth through discussion – so that collectively we may become more socially aware, more socially responsible, more socially vocal and ultimately more socially valuable.
WHAT TO EXPECT.
For the most part, readers of this blog can expect to find links to news of social relevance, specifically that having an impact on the Black Community. Additionally, there will be my own personal thoughts and musing on a wide variety of social topics, and I am also hopeful that I will entice some of you to become active contributors of your own op-ed pieces.
HOW YOU CAN ENGAGE.
There are several ways in which readers of this blog can choose to engage. Reading and becoming familiar with the information that is posted here is one way to start.
Additionally, as a primary function of this blog is to inspire discussion, readers are highly encouraged to leave comments detailing their own thoughts and experiences on any posted topic.
Story suggestions are also welcomed. If you happen across a something (a news story, article, video, cultural event, etc.) that you feel warrants attention and/or discussion please submit it for consideration.
I am also looking for contributors. Op-ed pieces and debate dialogues are of particular interest to my and will be a welcomed addition to the Social Angst Blog Site. (**It is my hope to host a monthly online debate competition – more details as I have them.**)
Once again, thank you for your interest in Social Angst. Please continue to visit us regularly. Remember social activism is as simple as ENGAGING, INFORMING, and DISCUSSING.
-MsBRG
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