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Laurie T Miller's avatar

Request for consideration of scholarship.

Request for consideration of scholarship.

When I was a young girl, I saw black people hanging from trees along the side of the highway in Texas. These images are permanently stamped into my mind. I am now older, I have watched as the violence has simmered and bubbled up into a full boil. I believe that violence interruption is the key to setting our nation on to a new path of peaceful existence. I am seeking more knowledge, digging deeper, for a better understanding, so I can help others on this heathier path whenever the opportunity appears. I am an artist writing Laurie’s Substack “Swaying trees…” for the purpose of sharing what I learn about violence interruption. As in every creation, the pieces need to be assembled before they can be turned into something new. I am in the process of assimilation, learning so I can participate in creating a kinder and healthy future for our population. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Laurie T. Miller

Michael Sheffield's avatar

Wow, this is so sad.3

Laurie T Miller's avatar

These facts are not typed up in black ink and buried and forgotten in a pile of books, people who witnessed these cruelties are still alive.

Laurie T Miller's avatar

The purpose of your reply?

Laurie T Miller's avatar

Michaeal, What I wrote is more than 4 months old, where did you find this old information? Wait 4 months why? Your purpose?

Michael Sheffield's avatar

My apoligies Laurie, if I caused upset. I was looking at Dr. LEE'S Sub stack to see if there were any updates on submitted essays for the recently completed course. I saw your submissio n and thought it very sad. I am moved by youe witness, saddened, and thank you for sharinf. Peace.

Ravi Chandra, M.D.'s avatar

Thank you for this! I just registered. I assume I will get a Zoom link? And I hope classes will be recorded in case of absence.

Paula's avatar

I believe so. See you at 10 am!

Paula's avatar

Hi Ravi, I registered this morning and got a zoom link via email. Cheers!

Ravi Chandra, M.D.'s avatar

Yes thank you! I got it too! I guess the other public meeting at 9am PT is canceled for the time being

EG's avatar

Thank you all for organizing and collaborating.🕊️

Nina's avatar

So well written and the situation is so maddening. All this expertise wasted. It’s of vital national interest.

Laurie T Miller's avatar

Mainly upset about SubStack harrasment, email bombing, messing with my account, pushed to the bottom by new algorithems.

At the time when Dr. Lee asked for as a short statement for a scholarship the specific details weren't clearly defined. I didn't choose to write about my personal experiences and publically post details of my life. But, without clear details what could I do? Not apply?

So, maybe delete this personal information.

A big part of being an artist is seeing both beauty and things you don't want to see, witnessing.

I hope you completed your writing and turned in yout paper. I haven't because my exteme pain demanded full attention, writing no go. Where to send my late paper?