Kwanzaa Kwanzaa Kwanzaa
The article title is a rhythmic beginning of a song that seeps in each year as we near its significance. Kwanzaa arrives as a conversation, “Habara gani!” a greeting between […]
Seasonal
Poet's Nook
Senryu of HBCU Homecoming
grills hum before dawnschool colors rise with the smokememory moves through us sweet tea in red cupslaughter loops through alum taleshorns stretch into sky marchers lift the beatelders uh-hum in […]
Body & Mind
Every Story Is Unique, Every Journey Matters
The World Health Organization (WHO) has adopted the theme: Every Story Is Unique, Every Journey Matters. Every breast cancer diagnosis tells a story of courage, resilience, and hope. Every journey […]
Extras
Aegis of Legacy: A talk with Dr. Bea Thompson
In 1976, Anderson’s courthouse steps saw history. Dr. Beatrice “Bea” Thompson won a city council seat no Black candidate had ever held. As she and her husband walked to city […]
People to Watch
Natural Roots: My Luxe Organics Beautiful Basics
“In our no-judgment zone, every conversation starts with questions about diet, lifestyle, and wellness goals.” – Veronica McNeal For My Luxe Organics (Luxe) co-owner Veronica “Coach Vee” McNeal, daily life is […]
Poet's Nook
I Am Not My Hair?
BY – Raen Parker Washington I love the way my hair spirals from the roots to the ends, scented with coconut and peppermint oils and shea butter. I love the […]
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My Soul Looks Back in Wonder
Juneteenth is not merely a date on the calendar; it is a transformative reminder of how resilience and hope have shaped our collective history. On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, […]
Extras
Leave the driving to us…
Combat boots, camouflage suits, and inked skin tell stories before a word is spoken. Reddish-brown tinged, rusted trunk with a keyhole—imagining of memories it guards. What miles its seen. Cacophonous […]
Poet's Nook
Grace, Gardens & Home+Place
To have known her was to know she was a flower in His garden. Lover of cats, plants, flowers, and family—her presence rooted in quiet grace: Mum. Auntie’s robust red […]
Poet's Nook
Haint Blues Woman
She came up from down home magnolia and okra blossoms perfume the air. Sweet potato moonshine poured into wide-mouth jars and lightning bugs were fireflies. She came up from down […]