Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor-in-Chief May is a month of new beginnings with graduations, entering into adulthood, going to college and making life decisions for the future. But even with the excitement and life changes, many people can struggle with sadness, anxiety, loneliness and more. May is Mental Health Awareness Month.This is important because many people in our community manage their mental health in silence. However, there … Continue reading Viewpoint
Around Town with Madelyn Austin Fashion Week made history from April 18th to 20th, 2024, by hosting its inaugural Black Fashion Designer Showcase, featuring twelve exceptional designers. The event was a celebration of diversity, individuality, and raw talent, leaving a lasting impression on attendees. The showcase featured a diverse lineup of designers, including 2LuvHer, Bow Inertia, Davis Atelier, Explore Her By Dora, Fashion Disorder, House … Continue reading Celebrating Creativity and Resilience: Highlights from Austin Fashion Week’s Black Designer Showcase
Mary’s Tips and Ideas Here is a list of annuals and perennialsthat grow well in different types ofshade. ● Light shade: Hostas, lungwort, bigrootgeranium, ajuga, and bleeding heart. ● Partial shade: Meadow rue, bloodsorrel, mirror plants, Japanese forestgrass, and elephant ears. ● Filtered shade: Begonias, Japanesebarberry, carpet bugle, coleus, andhydrangeas. ● Full shade: Impatiens, hemlock, lentenrose, spotted deadnettle, leopardplants, and yew bushes. This depends on … Continue reading The Right Plants for Shady Places
Thanks for Your Service Our United States Military protects our country, our freedoms and our rights. Within this work are many women who stand beside their fellow men every day making sacrifices to be a part of the bigger picture of getting an education, travel and a future career. I spoke with Sharon Clermont about her time in the Air Force and this is what … Continue reading Feature: SHARON CLERMONT: A BLACK WOMAN VETERAN
By Damita Miller-Shanklin Eliza Edwards is a veteran of the United States Air Force. She shares a small snapshot about her time in the military. This is what she had to say during our conversation. Edwards remember graduating from high school wondering what was ROTC about but decided to go to college. After graduating from college feeling lost and stuck Edwards decided to explore what … Continue reading Eliza Edwards: A Snapshot of Memories from a Black Woman Air Force Veteran
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