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| Skulls of Rwandan Genocide Victims |
Last week, I was privileged enough to hear
Roméo Dallaire speak. He was incredible. In Rwanda, this man experienced first hand what happens when mankind fails itself, yet today he still believes in the potential of a better future; he didn't give up on humanity. I tell you this with a purpose. First to admire his unimaginable courage; and, second to remind you that we cannot forget about these failures in humanity.
"Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it." - Edmund Burke
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| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. |
At the same time, we must also remember the triumphs of humanity. We look at people like
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the movement to abolish inequality in the United States. We look at
Mohandas Karachand Gandhi and his unwavering devotion to peace. We look at
Nelson Mandela and his genuine ability to forgive. We have seen, time and time again, the will power of people fighting through adversity.
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| Nelson Mandela |
Today's challenge is about remembering our dark history, so that we may not repeat it, and moving forward with the empowerment of our past successes.
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