Tag: Community
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ASipOfFlava|🌻 The Truth About How I Write
Writing is part of my daily recipe — some days sweet, some days seasoned, some days a little spicy. I don’t pretend to know it all, but I’ve lived enough life to share what I’ve learned and stay open to what I don’t. Every blog is a dish I create from the ingredients life hands…
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🌸 Japanese Women Who Spoke Up: Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga
Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga wasn’t loud, but she was powerful. With quiet determination, she uncovered the truth behind Japanese American incarceration and helped change U.S. history. Her strength echoes through generations — including mine.
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Life|150 Days of Blogging
150 days in, I finally understand why blogging feels like home. This journey isn’t about numbers — it’s about voice, purpose, and showing up for myself every single day.
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Life|Watching Our Young Black Minds Rise Through UNCF’s Portfolio Project
Witnessing these young Black brilliant minds stand tall and tell their stories hit me in a way I’ll never forget. This isn’t just a program — it’s a pipeline of pride, preparation, discipline, and opportunity. UNCF’s Portfolio Project is shaping futures right in front of our eyes… and I’m honored I got to be in…
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Life|✨ I Grew Up in a Great Era — And It Shows
Growing up in a time before technology took over taught me something priceless: real life builds real skills. Family, community, rhythm, responsibility — those early lessons still carry me today, and they’re the quiet strength behind everything I do.
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A&|🎷 The Chitlin’ Circuit: When Music Was Pure Soul
Before the flashing lights, million-dollar productions, and auto-tuned perfection—there was soul. The Chitlin’ Circuit was where it all began… smoky rooms, raw voices, and music that came straight from the heart. This was the sound of survival, pride, and joy — pure Black excellence in motion. 🎙️🌻
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Life|🌻 Being Considered Normal
What does it really mean to be normal? We throw that word around like it’s something to be proud of — but maybe it’s just another box we’re trying to squeeze ourselves into. This reflection is about breaking away from that label, honoring how our minds work, and finding peace in the truth that nobody’s…
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Life|How Do We Learn to Communicate and Win Together?
The world’s moving fast — faster than most of us can process. We all think, learn, and react in our own unique way, but somewhere along the line, we forgot how to slow down and meet each other halfway. This reflection dives into what it really means to understand how people are wired — through…
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