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Celebrating the Vision, Feature Story, Latest Issue, Passion

ICYMI: Feature Story: Black History-Celebrating Black People and the Arts

Damita Miller-Shanklin An African proverb says: As long as only the hunter records history, the lion’s story will never be told Black history month brings a sense of pride and belonging. It’s a special time for the Black community to reflect and share all that is good and positive. However, it also takes us back to a time where we struggled for our rights and … Continue reading ICYMI: Feature Story: Black History-Celebrating Black People and the Arts

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Black History, Black Women, Contributing Writers, Lifestyle

Finding Her Way: California Dreaming

Aubrie Edmond Last weekend, I went on my first long drive. It hadn’t hit me yet that I’d moved to California; it still hasn’t. When I was in high school, I was so adamant that I would never move to the West Coast. I had East Coast sensibilities, it’s where I belonged and I wouldn’t budge. It still hits me how little time has passed … Continue reading Finding Her Way: California Dreaming

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Health and Wellness, Religion, Women's Ministry

She Speaks Wellness: It’s Time to Rest!

Minister Sonya Hosey, Contributor As we enter a new year, we must intentionally address our rest. ,” I realized I desperately needed to recharge after all that 2023 had thrown my way. I recently learned about the term “radical rest,” which is an intentional practice of taking a break from the daily grind to rejuvenate oneself mentally, physically, and emotionally. This practice is a response … Continue reading She Speaks Wellness: It’s Time to Rest!

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Black History, Black Men, Black Women, Contributing Writers, Goals

Celebrating Black History: A Tapestry of Resilience, Achievements, and Cultural Riches

by Jacqueline Johnson Black History Month stands as a vibrant tapestry woven with stories of resilience, achievements, and cultural richness. This annual observance, held every February, is a powerful reminder of the profound impact that Black individuals have had on history and society. The roots of Black History Month trace back to the pioneering work of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, often hailed as the “Father … Continue reading Celebrating Black History: A Tapestry of Resilience, Achievements, and Cultural Riches

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Black History, Black Men, Black Women, Viewpoint

Black History: Our History. Our Present. Our Legacy

Celebrating Black History month has a powerful meaning at this time in our communities. As you hear on the news, many politicians and people in general want to say our history did not happen the way it was documented and our family members who know the stories, lived the history, got it wrong. How is that possible? The pain of erasing my history, your history, … Continue reading Black History: Our History. Our Present. Our Legacy

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