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: "There is a lot of soul-searching we need to do in Western media about why some wars, and lives, seem to matter more than others, and why some refugees get the welcome mat, while others get the wall." #TheReidOut

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We know why.

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Preach! My heart absolutely ACHES for the Ukrainians, but when (even some MSNBC) journalists are incredulous that kids are crossing the border alone, or people have their whole life in one bag, I’m thinking, “Hello?! Southern Border? Africa?” 🥺

bbc.com

Viewpoint on Ukraine: Why African wars get different treatment

The global response to the conflict in Ukraine highlights a double standard, writes Maher Mezahi.

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Ditto.

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My awareness of this has been constant. 🌏

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The Haitian people who sought asylum from horrendous situations at home. People were kidnapped when they could not give hoods thousands of dollars and killed. Women and young girls were raped! The nation didn't respond to them like the Ukrainian people. Haitians were sent back.🇵🇷

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Can’t say Ms. Joy ain’t doing her job. She just spoke out for four million suffering people. When few others even consider doing so.