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It Bothers Me To Be Identified As Being White, When I’m Not
What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. Ethnic identity is defined as a sense of belonging based on one’s ancestry, cultural heritage, values, traditions, rituals, and often language and religion. Ethnic identity is thus composed of more or less connected facets that can vary across immigrant groups and across situations. My Mommy…
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Crime in Seattle…
Be aware of your surroundings, avoid walking in dimly lit areas at night, stay vigilant while exploring, and try not to go out solo at night time. If you ever feel like you’ve wandered into an unsafe neighborhood, don’t be afraid to leave immediately. Also, make sure you let someone you trust know where you…
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My Middle Name is Elizabeth
What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? Elizabeth is clearly a family name… My mother’s mother’s name was Elizabeth My mother is Dorothy Elizabeth My name is Susan Elizabeth My oldest daughter is Mariko Cheree Elizabeth And my granddaughter is Kimora Elizabeth I know in the Bible Elizabeth was John The…
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A&E | Your Budget and Records
Keep track of what you revenue intake is and where is coming from and where you spend money. I believe many are unaware of what they are paying out verses what they are bringing in when it comes to their craft. Keep records by using a simple receipt book. As a professional and business, record…
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What Would Be The First Thing I Would Write About Myself ?
You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence? As a little Japanese German Girl who was raised in the Black community of Seattle, the daughter of a Japanese Baptist Minister and community advocate/activist…it comes natural to establish my approach to supporting creative soulz. This was a challenge to figure what I would say in an…
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I Like Being My Own Boss (how about you) 😊
Throughout my life my daddy told me that I don’t like working for other people. He was and is so right. He would tell me that I would get frustrated in how a supervisor would run the team or unfair or unprofessional people would be. I would identify more effective approaches to get the needed…
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A&E | Who’s Writing About You?
If you a public figure, performer, creative soul, small business you want people writing about you. The ones looking to level up, need to connect themselves to people who will write about them, take pictures and videos and will share to their network. Get connected to: -Reviewers -Bloggers -Journalists -Photographers -Videographers When you capture the…
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A&E | What Should A Reviewer Share?
Over 15 years ago, I became a book reviewer of African American Literature. First I was accepted to join a highly respected African American review team that was based out of Philadelphia. The manager ran the team extremely well, identifying who should read a book and the going over our reviews with feedback if necessary…
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New Beginnings
I like New Beginnings…To dare to dream…Create from scratch, yet have a foundation to start from and to breathe in Peace and Hope… God never left me and I gratefully receive the possibilities of my tomorrows. Throughout my life I have experienced many many new beginnings, and I realized just now as I’m writing this…I…
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God’s Hand in The Arts & Entertainment Industry
This weekend I’ve been putting more thoughts into the direction I want to go with Lady Flava News. Years ago my Daddy told me that my ministry is with artists, creative soulz…he said it was not going to be easy but it’s the calling God has put on you. I have taken this very seriously…
Lady Flava News
Welcome to Simply Flava. A soulful blend of reflection, resilience, and real talk from a 65-year-old woman walking boldly through life. Formerly rooted in the indie arts scene, this blog has evolved into a space where wellness, aging, and purpose take center stage. Through storytelling, resources, and heartfelt moments, Lady Flava shares her truth—one post at a time.
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