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Do You Know Your Somebodiness?
Crazy to think that in just a few short hours, this day will be part of history. As I write this, I think about how easily today becomes a memory. The question is, will it be a day worth remembering? Will I remember a cold day with clear skies and the birds building their nests… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Fields of Grace by Wendy Waters
Title: Fields of GraceAuthor: Wendy WatersPublisher: Wendy WatersPublication date: October 24, 2019Genre: Biographical FictionPages: 444ASIN: B07ZL2FHBG It is September 23, 2009, and there is a dust storm in Sydney. But, Grace is from a family of pagans, so it is not only a dust storm for them. As the amber glow, which Grace calls the… Continue reading
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Black History Fun Fact Friday – The Forgotten Legacy of A.D. King
On July 20, 1969, the world watched as America walked on the moon. In Black America, something very different was happening. We were in the middle of the Harlem Cultural Festival, a series of music concerts held in Harlem, Manhattan, and New York City during the summer of 1969 to celebrate black music, culture, and… Continue reading
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You Are Woman
You are a rarity. A gemstone that is not only precious but scarce. You’ve been disgraced and beatdown so long I doubt you know the difference. Something is only precious when it is preferred. But when a gemstone is rare people search for it, and when they find it, they rejoice for a rare gem… Continue reading
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Black History Fun Fact Friday: The Brown Paper Bag Test
An Instagram video inspired today’s post, where a group of young black people engaged in a debate about whether light skin blacks are treated better than dark skin blacks. This debate spun out of control and eventually led to a full-blown argument that made it difficult for the viewer to comprehend what each party said.… Continue reading
