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
Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writer This weekend I flew home from California for the first time since I’ve lived there. I had one layover in LAX, and of course I was three hours early to my flight out of SMF. There’s something about airports that I love. Maybe it’s the people watching, or maybe it’s the unique melange of chaos and novelty, the rare feeling of … Continue reading Finding Her Way: Thoroughfares
By Minister Sonya Hosey, Contributing Writer Women often seek a safe space where they can reveal their true selves without any fear of judgment. Without it, they tend to hide flaws, failures, anxiety, and stress and question their worth. By engaging in self-reflection, by reflecting on thoughts and feelings and noticing the recurring patterns or suppressed emotions, women can understand their “shadows, ” a term … Continue reading She Speaks Wellness: Discovering Your True Self in Shadows
by Jacqueline Johnson, Contributing Writer April is Black Women’s History Month. Black Women’s History Month holds profound significance in recognizing the invaluable contributions and resilience of Black women throughout history. It provides a platform to honor the often-overlooked achievements and struggles of Black women who have played pivotal roles in shaping societies worldwide. This month serves as a reminder of the intersectional struggles faced by … Continue reading Honoring Black Women’s History Month: Celebrating Empowerment
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