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Short Stories Bonnie Lee Harvey Short Stories Bonnie Lee Harvey

The Other Side

A soul-stirring journey of love, loss, and a divine encounter with the afterlife. Bonnie Lee Harvey, intricately weaves a narrative, recounting the profound bond with a beloved father, exploring the transformative power of dreams, and offering a glimpse into a realm where love and reality intertwine. This captivating piece invites readers to reconsider the boundaries between life and death, challenging perceptions and evoking a deeper understanding of the spiritual connection between love and dreams.

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Short Stories Joanna Chavis Johnson Short Stories Joanna Chavis Johnson

FORGIVENESS

The proclamation "til death do us part" is easier said than done in some marriages. The promise is fraught with unexpected dangers and snares that challenge our faith, shatter our dreams, yet strengthen our resolve.

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Short Stories Joanna Chavis Johnson Short Stories Joanna Chavis Johnson

The Open Door

When a black mother is challenged with unimaginable circumstances, she instinctively and intuitively summons the strength and wisdom of her ancestors. They show up every time.

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Self Help Landon Payne Self Help Landon Payne

4 Tips For Socializing In The Digital Age

Today, the internet plays a significant role in our everyday lives. With such a great resource, comes considerable safety concerns. In a world of “catfishers” and other online nuisances, how do we protect ourselves while seeking genuine connections?

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Black History, Culture, Education, Feature, Travel, Career Jaquetta Bazier Black History, Culture, Education, Feature, Travel, Career Jaquetta Bazier

Her Sankofa Way: The Education of Dr. Delia Cook Gillis and Her Unfettered Southern Roots from Virginia to Missouri, Greenwood to Ghana, and Beyond

Nothing in Dr. Gillis’ career as an African historian and professor spanning three decades is more consistent than the gravitational pull of her small-town Virginian roots and her innate ability to “look back” to advance the African American agenda. Sankofa is a word in the Akan language of Ghana that means “go back and get it” and can translate as “to look into one’s past in order to move forward.” This is the common denominator in Dr. Gillis’ personal and professional life – it’s her Sankofa way.

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