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4 from the founder
Stop asking “Why?” and start asking “What
can we do to bring awareness & change?”
6 do you know her name?
Violence against Black women is often
ignored by the media
12 in memoriam
We take a moment to remember those who
were taken in the Emanuel A.M.E. Church shooting
14 cultural appropriation
The idea it’s cool to be black, unless you have
to be, seems to be prevalent in society today
18 recipes
Some delicious recipes to start and end
your day right
44 spiritual corner
Don’t hide your light - let it SHINE for
all to see!
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22 state of the union: we the people
A special section on #BlackLivesMatter and the current
state of America
24 when a christian has a stomach ache
Contributed by Jennifer Eden
28 it is not safe to be black in america
Contributed by Sharion Sade Brooks
32 if i was murdered today
Contributed by Aronya Waller
36 #istillchoosetoleadwithlove
Contributed by TaJuan “TeeJ” Mercer
38 am i not america?
Contributed by DeLisha Sylvester
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