Racism Encountered Here and Now George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was an act of racism, pure and simple. As a white man who…
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It Never Goes As Planned! | Noah Bergland
June 1, 2020When I was still in prison, I was excited about my release date of September 10, 2020, but I was also afraid that I might mess it up and get…
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A letter to my 8th Grade Self | Noah Bergland
May 29, 2020A month or so ago, a teacher told us they are using Noah’s letters in their 8th-grade curriculum. I cried, then both Noah and I screamed! So cool. If you’ve…
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Self Doubt | Noah Bergland
May 28, 2020Self Doubt. I don’t know who said it, but once I heard it, I couldn’t shake it. I must have been 13, I was at the golf course because that…
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I Love You & I Am Not You | Noah Bergland
May 26, 2020I love You, And I Am Not You. Whenever I smell Old Spice or cigarette smoke, for a second, I look for Dad. Nothing brings him back to me more,…
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I’m Out of Prison! Now What? | Noah Bergland
May 16, 2020I’m Out of Prison! It’s been a little more than a week since I was released from prison. Yes, getting out was amazing — as good as I expected, and…