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Roberta
"Roberta" by Akin Jeje is a lyrical tribute to Roberta Flack, weaving memory, music, and nostalgia into a timeless reflection on love and lo

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Lament for my Skin
"Lament for My Skin" by Wayne Benson Jr. is an evocative poem that explores the weight of history, heritage, and Black identity.

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Gwoka: Beauty on the Shoulders of Pain
Clara Zimban explores Gwoka, the soul of Guadeloupean identity—born and transformed from the pain of enslavement.

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Mirror Broken
In Mirror Broken, Cathy Millangue crafts a striking and poignant exploration of identity, destruction, and the painful echoes of time.

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Why DEI?
Thomas B. Franz explores the true purpose of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion beyond political debate.

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A Defiled Manhood
A Defiled Manhood by Sunday Abel – A Gripping Tale of Tradition and Truth

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A Text for my Loves
"A Text for My Loves" by Cobain Overton of Pebblebrook High is a heartfelt and humorous exploration of love in all its forms.

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Validation
Zaria Black won KQ Avenue’s slam event with her riveting poem "Validation," a bold anthem of independence and pride.

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More than Gratitude, Thriving Where You Are
Nicole Negron shares practical steps to move beyond resolutions and build habits that honor your current abilities.

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A Christmas Affair
Monique Franz’s "A Christmas Affair" explores the complexities of love, temptation, and rediscovery in a marriage spanning decades.

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Joe Beard: The Personal Crossroad of a Blues Legend
by Monique Franz Photography by Rudy Fabre. Essay initially published by ITM: https://www.inthismoment585.org/ The value of a man’s...

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Last Christmas
“Last Christmas” by Jonathan Bronico is a touching flash fiction piece inspired by Bronico’s heartfelt memories with his grandfather.

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Your Kids Are Enough
Enjoy Nicole Doyley's insightful article to equip parents with practical strategies to affirm their child’s worth.

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Rest for the Holidays
Award-winning author Nikẹ Campbell discusses rest—the gift we should give ourselves for the holidays.

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The Kito Story
The Kito Story by Y Kendall is a compelling commentary of an urban family, fate, and an innocent life lost amidst neglect and hardship

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In the Grip
In the Grip is a powerful tale of love, loss, and the lengths we go to protect ourselves.

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Burning or a Bullet
Delphine Collins faces the deadly costs of forbidden love amid racial tensions and revenge in Noelle Kristina Barne’s "Burning or a Bullet."

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Sugar Cake Lady
by Franka Zeph Sharlene knocked on the door and was greeted with silence. The loop of house keys rattled in her hand while she searched...

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Shadows on the Frontier
In "Shadows on the Frontier," by Mir Aziz, 3 men of war traverse the Marri Country until they confront the haunting result of their sins.

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Mississippi Mudlark
Read Mystery Post's haunting tale, "Mississippi Mudlark," a finalist in the African Diaspora Awards 2024.

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