A Time for Stillness

Christina Smith, Contributing Writer We are in the full swing of wintertime in the United States and if you’ve read any of my past articles you may notice a theme of following Mother Nature’s lead as the most optimal way of living. If you look around you will notice that Mother Nature is in dormancy and hibernation. Mother Nature is conserving and storing up energy … Continue reading A Time for Stillness

February Issue: Celebrating the Central Texas African American Family Support Conference

The CTAAFS Conference has been happening annually since 2000. There were significant people who saw the need for a conference that allowed people to gather and discuss mental health and how their lives are affected every day. We hope you enjoy learning about the conference and if you know someone who could benefit, you seek out more information. Let us know if you have attended … Continue reading February Issue: Celebrating the Central Texas African American Family Support Conference

Through the Flames: Protecting Altadena’s Black History and Future”

Damita Miller-Shanklin Photo Credit: Los Angeles Times When I came across a video of Congresswoman Maxine Waters urging us to focus on influencing humanity instead of politics, her words stuck with me. It was a strong reminder that, at the heart of every challenge, it’s our humanity that holds the greatest potential for change. This words felt especially poignant as I began learning about the … Continue reading Through the Flames: Protecting Altadena’s Black History and Future”

Are You Taking Part in Dry January?

Damita Miller-Shanklin I don’t know about you, but I had not heard about the concept of Dry January before last year..  But once I understood what it was about, it seemed to be a great opportunity to think about your alcohol intake and to make a change.  Dry January is a public health campaign that encourages people to abstain from alcohol for the entire month … Continue reading Are You Taking Part in Dry January?

Event: Multi-Talented Chantel Deniese Unveils Her Latest Masterpiece: “Unbloke Me”

Accomplished performing artist, transformative life coach, and now pioneering author, Chantel Deniese, triumphantly announces the release of her latest masterpiece, “Unblock Me.” This inspiring book is crafted to guide readers through the journeyof overcoming life’s hurdles and unlocking their innate potential. Chantel, with her vibrant charisma, has already touched the lives of many through her dynamic stage performances and empowering coaching sessions. Her deep-rooted passion … Continue reading Event: Multi-Talented Chantel Deniese Unveils Her Latest Masterpiece: “Unbloke Me”