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Poetry

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I am Iecha Samantha Bermudez I am Guatemalan-American I am educated I am full of joy I am wonderful I am Iecha Samantha Bermudez I am outgoing I am happy to be alive I am a student I am a child of God I am just me I am Iecha Samantha Bermudez I am the youngest of 3 children I am representing myself I am filled with many characteristics I am in love with food I am loving, caring, and honest I am just being Iecha Samantha Bermudez Iecha Bermudez

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I am non binary I am a paradox I am spunky I am teenage angst at its finest I am mean I am forgiving I am black I am Puerto Rican I am insensitive I am supportive I am stubborn I am cruel I am an 80 year old woman in a 18 year old body I am self satisfying I am dishonest I am the definition of opulence I am more of a man than you’ll ever be and more of a woman than you’ll ever get I am too trill for the basics I am allergic to pineapple I am a gender fuck Anonymous

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I am strong I am passionate I am caring I am motivated I am beautiful inside and out I am understanding I am a student of life I am family centered I am loud and quiet I am outgoing I am trying to reach my fullest potential I am open minded I am religious I am a nature person I am going to make a difference S.D.

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I am a wreck I am your friendly neighborhood turtle I am a leader I am finding it hard to write anything without bragging or sounding like I’m putting myself down I am going to just write down those braggadocios things and hope for the best I am pretty sure I spelled braggadocios wrong I am a creative person I am a philosophical person I am against all ignorance I am dealing with back pain as I write I am a writer I am a poet, rapper, lyricist I am a filmmaker I am a playwright I am very sure that I am not an actor, on or off stage I am slowly going to stop writing since my mind is wandering into complex thoughts I am Lena, don’t fear me Lena

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Free Write

Summer 2015

Alone Have you ever felt alone or unwanted?

In my mind, it’s crazy In the world, I’m empty I put my trust in all but my heart is aching I’ll stand on my own Broken Torn to pieces…

Tears in my eyes I don’t want to do this Anger inside me Read to spill God please help me Aailyah Luna

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Untitled W onderful O utstanding M ysterious E nthusiastic N urturing We are women, we will not be oppressed.

We will fight. We can do it.

Never give up, the world is at your fingertips!

Elizabeth Ortiz

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6 Word Stories on Police Brutality

Summer 2015

Why is it ‘us’ against ‘them’?

Lena Smith

No point in calling 911 anymore.

Anonymous

Stop and Frisk takes away our rights.

Stecy Diaz

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Skin is a crime once again.

Summer 2015

Maya Davila

This system is really messed up.

Ashley Soto

Mad at white people’s privileges.

JOely De Jesus

Crazy how violent police can be.

Aileen Rolon

‘Police’ should rather keep us safe.

Sabani Biswas

At this point violence must stop.

Ashley Marie Garcia

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Free Write

Summer 2015

Healthy VS Unhealthy Relationship HEALTHY Mutual Respect Trust Honesty Support Fairness/ Equality Separate Identities Good Communication A sense of playfulness Able to express yourself without fear Respect for sexual boundaries Resolve conflict fairly No violence Able to feel secure and comfortable UNHEALTHY Lack of communication Feel obligated to have sex Lack of privacy

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Untitled Why is it that social media teaches girls to squat to get a bigger butt. Why is it that on my news-feed ‘models’ with big butts, big boobs and a thin waist is a trend: How is it that we’re promoting women to get these unrealistic body goals.

You cannot reach these bodies through ‘hard work’, but you can reach them through plastic surgery. We got to open our eyes and stop letting the media make us think our bodies are just a trend. Instead it should be promoting women being okay with the body they have.

Ashley Soto

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Comedy

Summer 2015

Good things about comedy/laughing: Laughing is the best medicine. Good way to rant/get your feelings out.

Stimulate endorphins when watching your favorite comedy. Good for self esteem. 10-15 minutes of laughter burned 50 calories. Ability to use humor may raise the level of infection fighting antibodies. Boost levels of immune cells. There was a study shown that after watching a comedy it lowered diabetics sugar levels.

Favorite Comedians: Jim Gaffigan Louis C.K. Bo Burnham Chris D’elia Bill Burr 18

Kevin Hart Sarah Silverman Tina Fey Amy Schumer Katt Williams

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Comics

Summer 2015

Comics You Should Read Harley Quinn (The new 52 issues) DC Wonder Women (The new 52 issues) DC Gamora (Orgin story/Guardian of the 9) Marvel Rogue (X-men/orgin story) Marvel Storm (X-men/orgin story) Marvel She-Hulk (She-Hulk #1 2014) Marvel Raven (Teen Titans #1) DC Dawn Ortiz

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Recipes

Summer 2015

Black Bean and Corn Salad Prep 25 min, Ready in 25 min

Ingredients:

1/3 cup fresh lime juice ½ cup olive oil 1 clove garlic minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 ½ cup frozen corn kernels 1 avocado, peeled and diced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 6 green onions, thinly sliced ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1. Place lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and cayenne pepper in small jar. Cover with lid and shake until ingredients are well mixed.

2. In a salad bowl, combine beans, corn, avocado, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro. Shake lime dressing and pour it over the salad.

3. Stir salad to coat vegetables and beans with dressing and serve.

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Avocado Pasta Ingredients: Pasta Avocado Slivered almonds Spinach Basil Garlic Olive Oil Salt

Boil the pasta until is soft and ready.

Blend the avocado sauce Easy healthy and delicious dinner recipes Joely de Jesus

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Games

Summer 2015

American Dream Instructions Women of color stay at start for 3 turns

If you live somewhere where the rent is less than $2,000 and can afford it, take a step forward

If you are a person of color, stay at start for 2 turns

If you are Christian take 2 steps forward

If you are a white male start at the alternative START

If you are Muslim, practice Islam take a step back

If you are a white person with $80,000 of gross yearly income, move 2 squares forward

If you are Jewish take a step forward

If you are a person of color (Indian, Native American, Asian, Black, Hispanic, Latino, Caribbean etc or other) with less than $80,000 of gross yearly income, move one square forward

If both your parents work a job with pay above the minimum wage, take a step forward If you are any other religion or no religion, stay where you are.

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W.O.M.E.N.’S GROUP Fall 2015 for more info visit www.thepoint.org 24