Afro Harpists: Pioneers in Spiritual Jazz and Healing (w/affirmations)
Black harpists have carved out a profound and unique space within the world of meditation and sound healing. While the harp is often associated with European classical music, its roots and its contemporary application by Black a [...]

Remember the Time: Memory Remembers Meaning, Not Calendars
Memory does not keep time the way clocks do.
It keeps impact.
It keeps feeling.
It keeps the moments when something inside us recognized truth before our minds had words for it.
That is why so many people remember February [...]

Survivor Affirmations: I Tend My Own Light (w video)
We might not be able to be friends and that's okay.
⢠Part of my healing is recognizing that not every person deserves access to my spirit.
⢠I release relationships that require me to dim, shrink, or dilute who I [...]

Life Calls Us to Evolve Culturally Too: Sinners Dancers Revealed !! Juke Joint Scene Explained â 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 Youâre 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 w Youtube video link)
Affirmation: I speak to myself in the tone I once searched for in othersâ
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 Hunterâs 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. Theyâve gone and put brand names on our medicine, but they didnât 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 wouldnât trade for anything in the world!
Dear God, thank You for the gift of Blackness. đđž#BlackCulture #BlackPeople #BlackLife #BlackJoy #BlackL [...]

Gratitude to the Humanity of Lynn Jones: When âProfessionalismâ 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 [...]
AFFIRMATIONS AND SELF LOVE
đŹď¸ You Are No Longer Required to Calm the Storm
A Healing Post for Those Learning to Let Chaos Pass Without Joining It
There is a point in your healing journey when something sa [...]
HEALING JOURNEY
đż You Were Never Meant to Live for Their Applause (w/playlist)
Survivor, I see you.Maybe youâve been praised for being strong. Maybe youâve been ignored for being too real.Either way, too many of us were taught th [...]
The Fire Comes Back: What Happens When You Finally Feel Safe
For a long time, it was survival.
You moved through your days like a soldierâalert, braced, eyes scanning, body tight, heart tired.
You were here. [...]
An Affirmation for Growing Beyond the Outer Markers
I am growing beyond symbols.
Beyond badges, titles, memberships, and borrowed names.
What once helped me find my footing no longer defines my [...]
CONFIDENCE/POWER/RESILIENCE
Survivor Affirmations: I Deserve to Be Seen in Gold
"Gold is not just what I wearâit's who I am."â SurvivorAffirmations.com
âď¸ Reflection Prompt:
When do I feel most radiant in my skin?
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Transformation Via Self-Compassion
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đ¤ Survivor Affirmations: âI Am the First Safe Place Iâve Ever Knownâ
These affirmations are for the Survivor who has had to become her own safety, her own sanctuary, her own rescue.
These words are not about pret [...]
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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HEALTHING JOURNEY
Support Women’s Safety: Mom Builds Apartment In Her GarageTo Help Her Leave An Abusive Relationship
When the going gets toxic & dangerous, you gotta think outside of the box. Applause to this Mom! @naydaniellexo Moms are a blessing, lo [...]
Survivor Affirmation: Body, Mind, and Soul
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Survivor Affirmation: My “No” is a Whole Sentence
⨠Affirmations:
My voice is enough.
I owe no explanation.
No is protection, not rejection.
I honor m [...]
Messages to Obstacle Climbers (video)
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Quotes from Harlem Renaissance Author Nella Larsen
⨠Nella Larsen was one of the most brilliant yet often overlooked voices of the Harlem Renaissance. Born in 1891 to a Danish mother and a West [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
đż You Were Never Meant to Live for Their Applause (w/playlist)
Survivor, I see you.Maybe youâve been praised for being strong. Maybe youâve been ignored for being too real.Either way, too many of us were taught th [...]
Vivica A. Fox: A master class in showing up and showing out from her days on Soul Train
Soul Train dancers were not âjust dancers.â
They were artists.
People sometimes talk about Soul Train like it was simply a place to party.
But look [...]
Quotes from Harlem Renaissance Author Nella Larsen
⨠Nella Larsen was one of the most brilliant yet often overlooked voices of the Harlem Renaissance. Born in 1891 to a Danish mother and a West [...]
đş You Are the Proof â Not the Problem
They said you were the problem.Too loud. Too soft. Too different. Too much.But the truth is, you were only ever too real for a world addicted to pre [...]













