
Life Calls Us to Evolve Culturally Too: Sinners Dancers Revealed !! Juke Joint Scene Explained — Dance Styles, Symbolism & Forgotten History
Life does not call us to evolve through advancements in technology only. Life calls us to evolve culturally as well.Â
Without cultural evolution:
speed grows, but wisdom stays small
tools multiply, but tenderness [...]
When You’re Trained to Consume a Culture but Not Understand It (Amplifying Affirmations for Black Creators)
It isn't that people think that Black art should never be critiqued, but there is undeniable and die-hard racism within the critiques. Further, when most people dislike other art, they simply choose not to engage with it in favo [...]
Survivor Affirmation: I Appreciate Me for Being Me (featuring poet Steven Willis)
Affirmation: I speak to myself in the tone I once searched for in others—
gentle, unhurried, faithful to my becoming.
Oh how I love, adore, and appreciate me for being me...every time I needed me.
Great news! He has a bo [...]
Playing by Heart: Alberta Hunter and the Power of Soul Wisdom
Alberta Hunter’s life was a testament to the power of the "unpolished" authentic soul. She was a woman who conquered the world's stages, walked away to spend twenty years quietly nursing the sick, and then returned to her art in [...]
Somatic Healing and Ancestral Wisdom: How the African Diaspora Heals Trauma Through Movement
Before the world started using words like "somatic experiencing" or "nervous system regulation," our people were already experts in the science of survival. They’ve gone and put brand names on our medicine, but they didn’t inven [...]

Finding Your Anchor: How to Prioritize What Matters in Times of Chaos
Man speaks out after climbing 19-story building during fire looking for his mother
In times of uncertainty, it is easy to feel pulled in a dozen directions by the noise of the world. This post is a gentle reminder t [...]
Black Culture is so Beautiful
Black culture is truly a wonderful vibe. Being Black is a beautiful blessing I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world!
Dear God, thank You for the gift of Blackness. 🙏🏾#BlackCulture #BlackPeople #BlackLife #BlackJoy #BlackL [...]

Gratitude to the Humanity of Lynn Jones: When “Professionalism” Is Used as a Shield
Now why are you all (journalists) behaving like toddlers?
We had a toddler visit us and I forgot what it was like.
I accidently sat on Mickey (the stuffed animal) and she acted like I killed him dead.
I turned the chann [...]
Your Authentic Voice Belongs In This Season
There is something I’ve noticed across history — and I feel it stirring again.
Whenever those in power get too big, too loud, too controlling…whenever they forget the people, forget compassion, forget humility…
That’s not the [...]
AFFIRMATIONS AND SELF LOVE
Black American Holiday Movie Binge
Thanks to these two wonderful creators for sharing this list with us. And thanks to all the creators....the actors, writers, cat [...]
HEALING JOURNEY
Can your brain really regrow after stress or trauma?
Stress, especially chronic or traumatic stress, can shrink parts of the brain — particularly the hippocampus (which handles memory and emotional regul [...]
The Forgotten Black Woman Inventor Who Changed the Lives of Women and People with Disabilities
Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner
(1912-2006)
The Forgotten Black Woman Inventor Who Revolutionized Menstrual Pads
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Yoga for Emotional Release | 20 Minute Practice with Black Yogi Nico Marie
From the Black Women's Health Imperative website: "Health Equality for All Black Women & Girls: We target the most pressing heal [...]
Survivor Affirmations: Being the Light You Need in Darkness
It is possible to be okay if you remember to hold on and be the light that you need in the darkness.Â
Affirmations: Being the Light You Need in Darkn [...]
🌹 Even Their Hatred Confirms Your Impact
When the whispers start,
when the eyes roll,when they twist your name into something smaller—pause.
Remember: people do not waste hatred on what i [...]
CONFIDENCE/POWER/RESILIENCE

9 Quotes from Maya Angelou to Nourish the Survivor’s Soul (Part 2)
Updated for 2025
🌟 Resilience & Strength
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced [...]
HEALTHING JOURNEY
10 Inspiring Quotes from Survivor Queen Latifah
The extraordinary and deeply gifted Queen Latifah has always been intentional about protecting her private life. That boundary deserves respec [...]
7 Ways Listening to Sad Music Can Relieve Sadness (podcast recording)
Podcast Episode Link
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Wellness Journaling Prompts: I Thrive
Wellness Journaling Prompts: I Thrive by Tonya GJ Prince [...]
Give Me 5 Minutes: What is a Toxic Relationship? (audio)
Are you engaged in a toxic relationship? A toxic relationship can be frightening and dangerous. In less than 5 minutes and in simple languag [...]
🌿 Dear Woman Who Has Decided to Heal in Private
I see you.
Not the version you show the world.Not the smile you put on so no one asks too many questions.Not the polite nods, the quick conversations [...]
ART HEALS
The Black Woman Who Invented AI Before It Existed (w/affirmations)
✨ Affirmations for Women Who See Differently
My vision is a gift; I honor the way I see the world.
I trust my insights, even when they [...]
10 Inspiring Quotes from Survivor Queen Latifah
The extraordinary and deeply gifted Queen Latifah has always been intentional about protecting her private life. That boundary deserves respec [...]
Growing Up in the 70’s | Black Perspective
Gratitude and appreciation to @Kimbar1313 on Tiktok for reminding us that we can be going through difficult times but creating your own joy. In fa [...]
Survivor Affirmation: I Appreciate Me for Being Me (featuring poet Steven Willis)
Affirmation: I speak to myself in the tone I once searched for in others—
gentle, unhurried, faithful to my becoming.
Oh how I love, adore, and a [...]
12 Free eBooks to Support Your Somatic Healing Journey
Dear Survivor,
They are playing in your face by making you explain. And explain. And explain. Forget them.
All these folks running around protecti [...]















