For Liz Brooks:  

In response to your recent post that included the content and link below:

> Hence I also commend to everyone on Lactnet, regardless of country of
> origin, or self identification a rich resource: Curriculum for White
> Americans to Educate Themselves on Race and Racism - From Ferguson to
> Charleston. Please do NOT let the seemingly-USA-only focus deter you from
> self-education and expanded self-awareness.
> http://citizenshipandsocialjustice.com/2015/07/10/curriculum-for-white-
> americans-to-educate-themselves-on-race-and-racism/

My deepest gratitude to you for acknowledging racism and sharing the above tremendous resource.  I can be classified by some as caucasian, am the biological mother of two adult daughters who may be classified by some as "biracial," and am also the grandmother of a brilliantly hued group of six beloved grandchildren for whom I wish only the best in this often crazy and also beautiful world.  

You encouraged Lactnet readers to "not let the seemingly-USA-only focus deter you from self-education and expanded self-awareness," and I would imagine that others around the world also have much to offer in regard to education on race and racism.   For example, I am deeply interested in how other cultures have addressed the treatment of indigenous peoples in regard to tragic past treatment, and how societies have moved forward to whatever degree toward greater health for all members of society, since we in the U.S. have so very far to go in this regard.  Surely we must learn from each other as neighbors in our nearest communities, and as global neighbors.  

In gratitude,

Debra Swank, RN BSN IBCLC
Ocala, Florida USA
More Than Reflexes Education
http://www.MoreThanReflexes.org
http://www.MoreThanReflexes.org/on-learning/

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