Compassion at the Table: Nothing New, This How We Do
Where I am from, when we say DEI, weâre saying:
âYou belong here. I see you. I will work so that you can be safe, heard, and fully present.â
I [...]
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 t [...]
You Belong Here, Here, and There too; Even If Others Reject You.
đˇ Green Book Affirmations đˇ
Just like the Green Book guided travelers through danger, I trust my instincts to guide me to safety, dignity, an [...]
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 [...]
12 Facts About Sounds of Blackness and Their Uplifting Song âOptimisticâ
In times of struggle, we lean on music to remind us who we are, where weâve been, and what weâre capable of. Sounds of Blackness has been that v [...]
Your Authentic Voice Belongs In This Season
There is something Iâve noticed across history â and I feel it stirring again.
Whenever those in power get too big, too loud, too controllingâŚwheneve [...]
7 Ways Listening to Sad Music Can Relieve Sadness (podcast recording)
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Itâs Not About Safety. Itâs About How He Used His Body.
Notice how people speak about sacrifices made for art vs. how they speak about sacrifices made for their favorite football or basketball player.....
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What Song Has Brought Comfort and Healing to You?
In this life, there will be pain, trials, and tribulations. Â I am truly thankful for the gift of music. High-quality music can sooth [...]
When Being Yourself Is Labeled âPoliticalâ: Why some people are punished simply for showing up
Nat King Cole really was attacked on stage during a concert in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1956.
While performing at the Municipal Auditorium in Birmingh [...]
You Have Every Right to Be Beautifully Represented
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Dear Survivor,
You have every right to speak your mind about how you are represented.
Your story.Your image.Your s [...]
Helen Baylor’s Testimony| I Had a Praying Grandmother
Helen Baylorâs gospel classic âA Praying Grandmotherâ is more than a personal testimonyâitâs a spiritual archive for many Black families. It speaks to [...]
Theme Music Playlist for the Storms
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đ¸ Groovy Affirmations: My Hair, My Glory, My Groove
My curls, coils, kinks, and waves are a love letter from God.
The texture of my hair tells stories my ancestors whispered into my roots.
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đś Choose Love, Joy, Hope (w/video)
đś Choose Love, Joy, Hope
Hate makes little ditties âshort, sharp, and forgettable.But joy?Joy makes songs that reach the bones.Songs that bring p [...]
The 80’s Was a Great Decade| A Black Perspective
She's right. It was pretty amazing. It was HARD. But that just meant you worked harder to bring in the joy. And we definitely did that.
Gratitude a [...]
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 [...]
Meryl Streep: I AM Built from Endurance Not Approval
I am built from endurance, not approval. What lasts in me cannot be taken by time or opinion. [...]
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:
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Sometimes Integrity Gets You Removed: And That Doesnât Mean You Were Wrong
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Survivor Affirmations: The Beauty of Sharing Joy
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The Healing Hum: A Sound Our Bodies Remember
Before we had language for healingâŚBefore we knew the words nervous system or self-regulationâŚMany of us grew up in homes where someone hummed us th [...]
Soul Train Dancer Tamechi Toney Briggs Influenced A Generation & Created Infamous MC Hammer Pants
I've been screaming! No one was going to tell me?Â
Now all those years watching Soul Train and I did not make this connection when MC Hammer, who I a [...]
Survivor Affirmations: History Remembers What is Rooted in Truth, Love, and Dignity.
American fashion icon Dapper Dan shares the history of the Adinkra symbol 'Sankofa' in Harlem, New York (& other places around the United St [...]
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 th [...]
A Tribute to Mama Mosie Burks
Mama Mosie Burks has transitioned at the age of 92. Gospel music has fueled so many Survivors along on their journey and I am so glad that she got to [...]
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 a [...]