Words of Wisdom June 22, 2021
Words of Wisdom
Curated by Meg Birmingham
“Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it’s a good place to start.”
–Jason Collins
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Words of Wisdom
Words of Wisdom
“Whatever it is your heart desires, please go for it. It’s yours to have.” Gloria Estefan...