Dog Whistles

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What does it mean when people use the term dog whistling for hate? A dog whistle resonates at a frequency that is higher than the human ear can detect. The term is used to describe messages that are meant to insight actions from a specific group. In most cases those comments give credibility to hate groups looking for validation of their mission at the highest level.

In the same period, Mackenzie Scott, the ex-wife of billionaire Jeff Bezos, gave over 1.7 Billion dollars to various charities. The dog whistle of her un ceremonial act also sends a message to specific groups. Her message is a message of love, support, and will have long-lasting community building affects.

Use your dog whistle for good!

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Ama Ndlovu explores the connections of culture, ecology, and imagination.

Her work combines ancestral knowledge with visions of the planetary future, examining how Black perspectives can transform how we see our world and what lies ahead.