The Soultown! Volume III: Issue 1 JANUARY 2019 | Page 2

ULP EDITOR GUEST EDITOR’S NOTE Hello and Happy New Year Soulful readers of The Soultown! This is the time of year when we embark upon new ideas, resolutions, and become better individuals. This is the time we reflect on the previous year and vow to make healthier choices in our lives; whether relationships, family, educational, personal self-improvements or clearing out our “clutter.” 2019 is here! The Soultown is ready to continue to connect our culture to our cyber and con- scious communities. Just in time for the new year, Chef D, shares the infamous New Year’s day meal that’s prepared in the households of many Black households and Dr. David Rainey, our Faith Enthusiast, inspires our readers with the importance of restoration. Dear Gabby advises how to keep it real on social media. Real Talk with Rogette Harris stresses the importance of showing up and representing at the polls. The Symbol of Peace sheds light on the value of life’s lessons. Dr. Pierre -Damien Mvuyekure “Says Yes” with his poetry and What’s Really Good argues why Kwanzaa should be acknowledged year round. In this issue, we spotlight The Soultown’s very own photographer, Michael Muhammad’s heart- piercing experience of visiting the Door of No Return at Goree Island; Dakar, Senegal. Chillin da Conscious Poet, our Innovative Extraordinaire, sheds light on the twisted behaviors of R. Kelly and the real-life stories portrayed in the highly acclaimed television show Black-ish. I am Priscilla Culp, Guest Editor-in-Chief for The Soultown Digi & Print Magazine and above all... I thank you for having SOUL! , Guest Editor, Priscilla Culp is a vehement social justice educator, who was born and raised in Waterloo, IA. She is a proud mother of two sons and a beautiful, inquisitive granddaughter. She is currently an elementary school assistant principal, loving every second of her calling, who will receive her Doctorate in Education this year. Publisher / Innovative Extraordinaire: Cherie “Chillin da Conscious Poet” Kabba Authentic Advisor: Tyra Nelson-Reck Guest Editor-in-Chief: Tyra Nelson-Reck & Priscilla Culp Advertising / Sales & Marketing Phone: [phone] Website: thesoultown.com Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Editor-in-Chief: Haisan 2X Design & Layout: Chillin’ Director of Photography: Michael Muhammad Illustration: Tammy Laughlin - Laughlin Out Loud Sales Representatives: Erick Gafeney & Mack Gunnerson Postmaster: Send address changes to The Soultown c/o Kabba Kreations LLC Address of Publication: P.O. Box 444 Waterloo, Iowa 50704 Subscription rates: $80 Annually Digital and Print $117 Annually Entire contents copyright © 2017 Kabba Kreations LLC • All rights reserved PRINTED IN THE USA CHERIE CHILLIN’ KABBA Publisher & Innovative Extraordinaire [email protected] See what’s happening in thesoultown.com! JANUARY 2019 • CELEBRATING 2 YEARS OF CONNECTING OUR CULTURE TO OUR CYBER & CONSCIOUS COMMUNITIES • THESOULTOWN.COM 2