SAFE Definition

“Out of many, one people” the national Jamaican Coat of Arms. Once used to represent peace and cultural unity between English settlers and Taino Indians. I’ve always glanced over this simple ANCIENT quote inside of practically every restaurant, hotel, and house on the tiny island. Never taking the time to fully comprehended the meaningfulness of these five straightforward words. I believe it’s been preserved over many decades because the message is still needed. It is to love one another while accepting and learning about our differences, and living as a singular harmonized group. I’ve always gone to school. I’ve always gone to predominantly white schools. I’ve always gone to predominantly white schools, learning about white culture and history. I’ve always been the go-to historian on …show more content…
We promote social equality and cultural awareness by volunteering, hosting events, and participating in group discussions. Our mission is to promote social equality and acceptance within our school community. SAFE encourages acceptance by making ourselves and each other aware of social issues. Our goal is to inspire empathetic coexistence among the student population. This club has become an excellent outlet for me to learn new perspectives, issues, and the gateway to promote cultural appreciation. For the past three years SAFE has volunteered at a Milwaukee shelter for lower income families. Each time I volunteer I learn something new from one of the residents of the area. We discuss economic inequality, unemployment, the history of Milwaukee and much more. I believe volunteering is something everyone should do at least once. You are helping someone else, but also educating yourself and building empathy. I learned that being a leader isn’t about “who is in charge” but about who will be the first to take charge to make