The luxury of having different methods to escape reality is something most people can’t afford. Whether financial, mental, or emotional, the burden of life gives people the illusion they can’t […]
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‘Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience from the First African American Rockette’
Step, step, kick. Twirl, step, and kick again. Left, right, step. The choreography is all new to you, but you’ll get it eventually, no problem. You know what it takes […]
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Oludara Adeeyo discusses ‘Meditations for Black Women’
Oludara Adeeyo is a woman who wears many hats. She utilizes her skill-set as an author and therapist to help other Black women put themselves first, participate in self-care, and […]
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‘Fearless and Free: A Memoir’ by Josephine Baker
You march to the tune of your own drummer because you like the beat.It’s the same cadence you carry in your heart and soul, and it sets your pace and […]
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Book Review: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘On Love’
Turn the volume up, please. You need it louder because this is something you’ve been waiting to hear. You need to listen very closely; these words mean a great deal […]
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‘54 Miles’ traces harrowing days of Civil Rights Movement
Deep down inside, there’s a part of you that always wants to do right.Did someone teach you that? Or were you just modeling what your elders did when they did […]
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When the shark bites with his pearly whites
Oh, those teeth!Your finger practically bleeds just looking at them: three rows of perfect, razor-sharp white triangles that you know are gonna hurt. They’re inside a mouth made for swallowing […]
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Book sale at Agee Playhouse
Literacy is an important skill for adults, but even more so for children as it helps to shape their vision of the world around them. With the advancement of technology, […]
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Treating Violence’ cautionary tale of a growing problem
Well, thank you so much to your co-worker.That’s where you got this ick, this scratchy-throat, achy-body, upset-stomach, can’t-sleep virus. He sneezed and that’s all it took. Now you’ve got what […]
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Kids’ summertime reading
You’ve played every game in the house – twice – and made up a few, too.You’ve ridden your bike all over, gone to the pool just about every day, and […]