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June-July Issue

Connected Communities: How Technology is Bringing People Together by Jacqueline Johnson, Jacquie ooh

Technology has changed the way our communities connect, learn, grow, and do business. Years ago, people relied mostly on word of mouth, flyers, newspapers, or face-to-face meetings to stay informed. Today, with just a phone or laptop, we can connect with people across the world in seconds. While technology has its pros and cons, I truly believe it has created opportunities that many communities may … Continue reading Connected Communities: How Technology is Bringing People Together by Jacqueline Johnson, Jacquie ooh

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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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Education, Website Stories

The Jewel Institute: Building Confidence in Math: How Autumn Shead Is Helping Students Succeed

Damita Miller-Shanklin, Writer When I was in school, math was always a challenge for me. From learning the abacus in elementary school to taking courses in college, it never quite clicked. Looking back, I realize one thing I didn’t take advantage of was tutoring—something that might have made a real difference. That’s why I found the work of Autumn Shead so interesting. As the Founder … Continue reading The Jewel Institute: Building Confidence in Math: How Autumn Shead Is Helping Students Succeed

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