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Something Grander Still: A Journey of Soul and Ancestry

By Phyllis Everette, Contributing Writer One Tuesday evening, I was invited to a small dialogue, Big Impact: An Evening with the UT African and African Diaspora Studies Department. It was there I met Dr. Philip Townsend, a phenomenal Austin curator who invited me to visit the exhibit of Carrie Mae Weems. I had not heard of Carrie Mae Weems, but the rich conversation taking place … Continue reading Something Grander Still: A Journey of Soul and Ancestry

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Austinites – In 2026, Can We Love Without Rules – Starting with Me

Phyllis Everette, Contributor “Mom, I left some Dove chocolate on the counter for you!” she called, already halfway down the hall, already halfway to the next flight, the next beginning. She knows my sweet spot, I thought, smiling at the small sweetness left behind. I pictured it later with Law & Order, a quiet companionship: me, the couch, the hum of sirens making sense of … Continue reading Austinites – In 2026, Can We Love Without Rules – Starting with Me

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Echo, Ashleigh Hamilton, and Prevention: When One Paycheck Separates Home to Homelessness

Phyllis Everette BA, MS, CLC, Contributing Writer Non-Profit Executive | Driving Social Impact & Community Empowerment | Revolutionizing the Way We Think of and Engage I wasn’t prepared for what I witnessed at that meeting. None of us were. Miranda stood before us, her infant cradled against her chest, her voice steady despite the trembling in her hands. Just months ago, she was like many … Continue reading Echo, Ashleigh Hamilton, and Prevention: When One Paycheck Separates Home to Homelessness

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