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Obatala’s “Mistakes”

A short story featuring a blind priestess of Obatala who tells a tale of how the various disabilities came to be and how Obatala is the patron and protector of all those who have disabilities

The Inclusive Message of the Eight Immortals

An article about a group of Chinese folk heroes that seemingly represent different aspects of medieval Chinese community. One of the immortals has a withered leg and must walk with an iron crutch that thankfully has magic properties.

The Blind Man and the Man Who Couldn’t Walk: A Native American Folktale

 

 

 

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The Lavender White House

The Lavender White House

What color is the White House? Whose people and history does this iconic symbol represent? The ...