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Happy Ulundi Day

Michael McFarland Campbell

It seems that many of my friends have been wishing their American friends “Happy Independence Day”. I like the alternative view stated to me by a friend and brother, Angus, Whenever Americans go on about Independence Day, I find it prudent to: (1) check which State they originate from – they were likely not one of the rebel colonies; (2) observe the rebels were British; and (3) point out it is the date on which the Empire won the decisive victory in the Zulu War… So, Happy Ulundi Day! Continue reading Happy Ulundi Day

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A time for families to remember all their loved ones

Michael McFarland Campbell

I am so glad that I am lucky enough to still be in touch with my family. I know that I am one of the lucky ones. Others, like Lee, are not so lucky. I hope that all families will remember and love all their children for the people that they are – and not try to make them what they are not. Lee McCracken, a young lad from Belfast that I met during Belfast Pride 2011, has recorded a Christmas message to his family. As Lee says, Its been almost a year since my family decided to cut me … Continue reading A time for families to remember all their loved ones

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