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Walkie Talkies, Wisdom & the Will to Hope: A Journey Through Generations

By Meredith Sisnett,  Freelance Writer Morning Glooooʻory Erŕeeeboooooddddyyyy! The words echo in my mind like a rallying cry — a burst of joy and nostalgia wrapped in a childhood memory. I was in junior high when I received the best Christmas gift ever: a set of brand-new walkie talkies. These weren’t just toys to me — they were portals to adventure. The excitement was electric. … Continue reading Walkie Talkies, Wisdom & the Will to Hope: A Journey Through Generations

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Sacred Silence

Christina “Satya” G.-Contributing Writer Has life ever become so stressful that you feel you need a break in order to recalibrate? As an empath I often feel that way as my sensory awareness is more finely tuned than others. As a result, I often find myself needing to retreat fully from engaging in all senses in order to feel whole again. At the beginning of … Continue reading Sacred Silence

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August 2025 Issue: Arnikia ‘Nicky’Robinson

Bendable But Unbreakable August is Black Business Month. Our Everyday Heroes Feature is Arnikia ‘Nicky’ Robinson. She is an author, motivational speaker, advocate and the Executive Director of her own TV show and host. We hope you find this issue inspiring and motivating to go after your dreams. *There’s no elevator to success you have to take the stairs *- Nicky Robinson Continue reading August 2025 Issue: Arnikia ‘Nicky’Robinson

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Mary’s June-July Tips and Ideas

Mary Linnen, Editor Are you out and about swimming and being in the sun? Make sure you take a look at Mary’s Tips and Ideas as a reminder to remember to be safe in the sun and in the pool. If you have any safety tips, please share them. #marystipsandideas #vacations #sunsafety #poolsafety #blackcommunitymagazine #everydayheroes #sunflowertribe Continue reading Mary’s June-July Tips and Ideas

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Finding Her Way: Graduating the Unknown

Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writer When I first read this reflection from one of our contributing writers, I thought about my college graduation. She captures something many of us know deeply—that mix of pride and fear when we step into something new. Her words remind me how often we celebrate the finish line without acknowledging the quiet courage it took just to keep going. As Black … Continue reading Finding Her Way: Graduating the Unknown