Category: Contributing Writers

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Around Town, Art and Entertainment, Contributing Writers, Website Stories

When Silence Speaks Volumes: How Another Kind of Silence Reignited My Purpose

Love. Silence. Desire – Signed, Spoken, and Felt. Lady Madelyn Patterson, GoneMad Production Contributor I walked into The Vortex in Austin last week expecting a play. What I experienced was a divine appointment that reignited my purpose and reminded me that God speaks in more languages than I had imagined. When I learned that Another Kind of Silence would be performed in both English and … Continue reading When Silence Speaks Volumes: How Another Kind of Silence Reignited My Purpose

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Contributing Writers, Inspiration

Something Grander Still: A Journey of Soul and Ancestry

By Phyllis Everette, Contributing Writer One Tuesday evening, I was invited to a small dialogue, Big Impact: An Evening with the UT African and African Diaspora Studies Department. It was there I met Dr. Philip Townsend, a phenomenal Austin curator who invited me to visit the exhibit of Carrie Mae Weems. I had not heard of Carrie Mae Weems, but the rich conversation taking place … Continue reading Something Grander Still: A Journey of Soul and Ancestry

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Contributing Writers, January Issue

6 Ways to be successful into 2026 as a Teenager

Destiny Miller, Contributing Writer By creating goals for yourself, you can look forward to accomplishing them. They don’t have to be complex goals but sometimes small, like smiling at strangers or waking up earlier than usual. 2. Try to practice cleanliness in the new year. How you keep the space around you reflects your state of mind, so if you try and keep things tidy … Continue reading 6 Ways to be successful into 2026 as a Teenager

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Contributing Writers, Youth

Thrifting

Destiny Miller, Youth Voice Contributor Want to save money and be more sustainable and mindful this holiday season? Youshould try thrifting. Thrifting was created many decades back as a way to keep items out of the landfill and serve lower-class communities. The etymology of the word “thrift” comes from the 1300s Middle English “fact orcondition of thriving” and “prosperity, savings.” Its origins can be seen … Continue reading Thrifting

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Contributing Writers, Nov-Dec Issue

Finding Her Way:East Coast Fall

Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writer Aubrie spoke about buying the right coat for the winter she will endure on the East Coast. I personally have not had a decent coat since the 90’s, I  stopped buying them because I never wore them. If I did, it would be 2-3 days. I have learned to layer so I can get cooler when needed and warm when needed, … Continue reading Finding Her Way:East Coast Fall

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