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Same ____, Different Colors

by: Zdravko Barisic
Kragujevac, Serbia

"Respect doesn't require agreement. It only asks that we recognize each other’s humanity."

quote by: Devdaan Lobo, 11th Grade, Pine View School, Osprey, Florida
Teacher: Christopher Pauling

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Artist Statement

Although we share different skin colors, lifestyles, and social positions...at a basic level, we are just species of the same human race. Therefore, we can observe differences just like our social illusion. And it is precisely this illusion that distinguishes us from other animals on Earth. Our identity is unique, our point of view and values... are what separate us from other species and make our personalities unique. You may not like someone's way of life, but you should respect it, as long as they do not hurt you physically or emotionally.