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From Ally to Adversary: Karen Whitsett’s Regret and Kwame Kilpatrick’s Never-Ending Campaign
It began, fittingly, with a text message—because in Detroit politics, if the name Kwame Kilpatrick is involved, there’s usually a text trail behind it. This time, the message came from…
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We Had a Flag Before They Had a Country: Reclaiming the African American Heritage Flag and Our Shared Identity
Dear Black Americans, Before the ink dried on new national constitutions and before independence parades took over the streets of nations newly minted, we had a flag. A declaration. A…
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Natural Pest Control: DIY Homemade Sprays for a Bug-Free Home
If you’re tired of reaching for chemical-laden bug sprays and want a more natural, eco-friendly way to deal with pests, you’re going to love these simple, homemade solutions. Featured in…
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Feeling Drained? Here’s How to Recharge with the 7 Types of Rest
In today’s go-go-go world, it’s easy to think that “rest” simply means sleeping more or taking a day off. But according to Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s powerful framework—beautifully summarized by Justin…
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Patrice: The Movie
In a landscape overflowing with romance and documentary films, Patrice: The Movie emerges as something rarer: a heart-forward, politically searing love story that demands systemic change. Directed with care and…
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Exhibiting Forgiveness
In his stunning directorial debut, Exhibiting Forgiveness, acclaimed visual artist Titus Kaphar trades canvas for camera—but not without bringing his painter’s eye and layered sensibility to the screen. Much like…
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The Things I Didn’t Say in Therapy: A Reflection on Unspoken Truths
Therapy is often hailed as a sacred space — a room without judgment, where you are encouraged to unearth your heaviest burdens, say the hard things, and breathe life into…
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Get My Name Right: Why It Matters and Why It’s Personal
There’s something quietly powerful about seeing your name, your full name, written by someone else — an acknowledgment, a respect, a nod to your existence and the story behind it….
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National Teacher Day
Let’s be clear:Teaching is not just a job — it’s a calling, a commitment, and a radical act of love in a world that too often forgets to say thank…
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When Irony Becomes the Lesson: Social Media, Education, and the Collapse of Critical Thinking
In an increasingly chaotic online world, it feels like every comment section is a classroom — just without the teacher, the syllabus, or the critical thinking skills necessary for meaningful…
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May We Be Well
It’s the first day of Mental Health Awareness Month — and before the hashtags, webinars, and green ribbons take over your feed, I want to say something plain and true:…
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World Laughter Day
Let’s be honest — life be life-ing.Bills. News cycles. Group chats that never end.Sometimes the weight of the world feels like it’s pressing on your chest. And yet…we still laugh….
