There are two ways we respond to certain situations in life, they respond in one of two ways: positively or negatively. When we're experiencing stress, anger, or sadness, we're more likely to respond negatively, which can lead to poor decision-making and bad attitudes later on. However, when we respond positively, we can open up new opportunities, form new connections, and (in some special examples) even change history and culture as a whole.
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So now that we know the differences between positive responses and negative responses, let's look at some of the benefits of being positive. On YouTube, we've found a video discussing several advantages of acting and thinking positively; it's a perfect showcase of far being positive can take you.
A great example of the power of positivity is in the story of Brad Lomax. Despite going through great adversity during the Civil Rights Movement, Lomax used his disability and the power of positivity to affect great change. Taken from an article from leadonnetwork.org:
"In the 1970’s Bradley Lomax was an Oakland resident and member of the Black Panther Party (BPP). He also had Multiple Sclerosis and used a wheelchair...
Lomax’s active participation in disability advocacy, they began supporting other initiatives, most notably the historic 504 sit-ins to force the government to implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act...
Bradley Lomax was an active participant in the sit-in, a sacrifice which much affected his disability later in life, and afterwards was a member the contingent that took the disability message to Washington DC. situations."
Bonus/Companion Resource- 17 Black Disability Activists and Advocates:
Do you prefer to be positive or negative? Are there any Black History facts you'd like to share? Let us know in the comments below!
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