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What the River Taught Me About Being Soft
Heartbreak sent her to the river—but what she found was herself. In this reflective journey, a mother’s quiet wisdom leads to a powerful revelation: strength isn’t found in control, but in the ability to release, adapt, and flow. Through stillness, pain, and observation, she learns that softness is not weakness—it’s transformation
Zakiya Hakizimana
4 min read
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TRENDINGSTORIES
of Charlotte
Why Every Family Needs a Plan: Lessons on Wills, Trusts, and Legacy from the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum
When a loved one passes away, the absence of a will can leave families navigating confusion, court procedures, and difficult decisions. During the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum, Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court Elisa Chinn-Gary and attorney Geraldine Sumter explained why wills and trusts remain essential tools for protecting assets, preserving family wishes, and creating a smoother path for future generations.
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IDENTITY&VOICE
Dear Woman, a Poem
You are not separate from the rhythm. You are the rhythm remembering itself. Before clocks carved time into rigid squares, your body knew cycles: pull, swelling, release—undoing and becoming again. The moon doesn’t apologize for her phases; she trusts disappearance as much as return. Your femininity is not a performance. It is an ecosystem. Let your emotions be seasons. You were never meant to be constant—only alive.
Crimson Steed
2 min read
The Inner Circle Builds the Future: How Black Women Have Advanced Black Equality in the US
Black history was never meant to fit into one month. Beyond the names we were taught—Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks—stands a legacy of Black women whose labor, courage, and brilliance shaped the Civil Rights Movement. From Septima Clark to Fannie Lou Hamer, these women were the backbone of progress. Their stories belong in every classroom, not as side notes, but as essential American history.
RS
5 min read
Love & Legacy
My hope is that through Love & Legacy, we can explore marriage as more than a status, more than a piece of paper, and more than a wedding day—it’s a conscious, creative space where love, growth, and heritage meet. Together, we’ll honor the Motherland wisdom that guides us, while embracing the very human, very real moments of partnership, intimacy, and legacy-building in our modern lives.
LaVianca Ledbetter
5 min read
CULTURE&EXPRESSION
Building Chicago’s Fashion Infrastructure, One Designer at a Time
While fashion conversations often spotlight New York and Los Angeles, Christina Schutz is helping position Chicago as a rising force in the industry. Through The Fashion Foundry Consulting, she equips emerging designers with the business tools, strategy, and visibility needed to build sustainable brands. Her work is helping transform creative talent into thriving enterprises while strengthening Chicago’s identity as a global fashion destination.
Zhateyah YisraEl
4 min read
Cultural Unity as Foundation
Cultural unity is more than shared identity—it is the quiet thread that keeps communities connected. Found in language, memory, tradition, and responsibility to one another, it creates belonging that outlives hardship. It is not about everyone being the same, but about moving in alignment for collective well-being. In a world that glorifies individualism, cultural unity reminds us that true strength is often found in staying rooted together.
Crimson Steed
2 min read
More Than a Cartoon: What the Debate Around Quinta Brunson and Betty Boop Reveals About Black Women and Representation
As conversations swirl around Quinta Brunson portraying Betty Boop, the debate reveals something deeper than casting. For many Black women, it reflects a long history of shaping culture while being distanced from its most iconic images. The moment is not just about representation—it is about visibility, reclamation, and who gets to embody femininity, nostalgia, and Americana.
Zakiya Osivwemu Ramirez
2 min read
FREEDOM&JUSTICE
The Inner Circle Builds the Future: How Black Women Have Advanced Black Equality in the US
Black history was never meant to fit into one month. Beyond the names we were taught—Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks—stands a legacy of Black women whose labor, courage, and brilliance shaped the Civil Rights Movement. From Septima Clark to Fannie Lou Hamer, these women were the backbone of progress. Their stories belong in every classroom, not as side notes, but as essential American history.
RS
5 min read
Queen Ese on Global Black and African Heritage Leadership
Queen Esi is redefining leadership through identity, cultural grounding, and psychological restoration. With over 25 years of experience, her work challenges performance-based models—introducing soul-centered leadership rooted in mind, body, and spirit to prepare globally aligned leaders across the African diaspora.
Zhateyah YisraEl
5 min read
The Women History Almost Missed
Jackie looked me in the eyes. “You’re going to write a book. Don’t forget me, now!” Her certainty lives on in women like Cyntoia and Alice — whose survival speaks louder than any sentence.
Cyntoia emerged not hardened, but purposeful. Alice walked free with forgiveness, not bitterness. Jackie, still behind bars, carried something just as powerful: hope that refused to die.
Sometimes the last don’t rise loudly. They rise changed, stronger. And in their rising, history catche
JAZZY JOHNSON
3 min read
SPIRITUALITY&GOD
Worship Roots: How African Spiritual Practices Have Shaped the Black Church
Malcolm X’s warning still echoes: Sunday remains one of the most segregated hours in America. Yet within that divide, the Black church stands as a powerful fusion of survival and heritage—where enslaved Africans transformed imposed religion into sacred space. Through song, movement, and spirit, they preserved African traditions, creating a worship experience that is not only faith—but cultural memory alive.
The Spiritual Systems of the Motherland: Beliefs That Shaped the Diaspora
Africa has long been a cradle of profound spiritual traditions—systems that shaped how communities understood creation, ancestry, morality, and the unseen world. From Yoruba and Vodun to Kemetic and Hebraic traditions within the Afro-Asiatic cultural sphere, these belief systems formed the spiritual backbone of the Motherland. Even after displacement across the Atlantic, their teachings survived—echoing through diaspora traditions and cultural memory today.
Sankofa: A Poem
History lives in the everyday—if you know how to see it. What appeared as a simple necklace in Brighton revealed a deeper story of displacement, renaming, and identity. Once known as Sankofa, its origins rooted in the Motherland, it was “Europeanized” and renamed Genoa. This piece becomes a symbol of reclamation—urging us to remember, reconnect, and return to who we’ve always been.
MONEY&POWER
Why Every Family Needs a Plan: Lessons on Wills, Trusts, and Legacy from the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum
When a loved one passes away, the absence of a will can leave families navigating confusion, court procedures, and difficult decisions. During the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum, Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court Elisa Chinn-Gary and attorney Geraldine Sumter explained why wills and trusts remain essential tools for protecting assets, preserving family wishes, and creating a smoother path for future generations.
Navigating Your Cash Flow: Why Understanding the Movement of Money Is Essential for Business Survival
Cash flow—not revenue—is often the difference between a thriving business and a struggling one. During a recent Coaching for Impact workshop, Chase for Business coach Justin Hurst shared practical strategies for understanding cash flow, managing expenses, improving receivables, and building financial resilience. From customer segmentation to maintaining 3–6 months of operating reserves, business owners learned how to make every dollar work smarter.
Building a Seat at the Table: How the Civic Impact Academy Is Redefining Civic Leadership in Charlotte
Christine Edwards Pitkin founded the Civic Impact Academy to bridge the gap between residents and the institutions shaping Charlotte's future. Through civic education, advocacy training, and relationship-building, the 12-week program equips community leaders and public servants to collaborate, influence policy, and drive meaningful change. In a rapidly growing city, the Academy is helping more residents claim their seat at the table.
LIFESTYLE&HOME
Love & Legacy
My hope is that through Love & Legacy, we can explore marriage as more than a status, more than a piece of paper, and more than a wedding day—it’s a conscious, creative space where love, growth, and heritage meet. Together, we’ll honor the Motherland wisdom that guides us, while embracing the very human, very real moments of partnership, intimacy, and legacy-building in our modern lives.
LaVianca Ledbetter
5 min read
Why We’re Turning to Plants for Better Health
Plants have provided a natural way of healing for many centuries, and we’ve all experienced the benefits at least once in our life. I mean, who doesn’t remember being offered a soothing cup of tea from their mother or their granny and feeling wonderful after? As more people learn about botanical remedies, more are discarding western medicine and turning to holistic, less harsh ways to maintain or regain health.
Erika L Rivera
3 min read
Food is Our Medicine: Black Women’s Herbal Wisdom
Detail on some of the most popular herbal remedies and treatments used by Black women throughout history, including now
RS
5 min read
BLACKHERSTORY
The Inner Circle Builds the Future: How Black Women Have Advanced Black Equality in the US
Black history was never meant to fit into one month. Beyond the names we were taught—Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks—stands a legacy of Black women whose labor, courage, and brilliance shaped the Civil Rights Movement. From Septima Clark to Fannie Lou Hamer, these women were the backbone of progress. Their stories belong in every classroom, not as side notes, but as essential American history.
RS
5 min read
Inside the World of Author Tamera Matthews
From quiet journaling to published pages, Tamera’s journey as a writer began with healing. Inspired by her mother’s strength and encouraged by her daughter’s belief in her dream, she turned pain into purpose through gentle, heart-centered storytelling. Her children’s stories offer comfort, courage, and hope—reminding young readers they belong, even in unfamiliar places. Through every page, Tamera writes from the heart, creating stories that heal and inspire.
Ena Alese
3 min read
The Woman Behind the King: Katherine Jackson’s Quiet Power That Shaped a Global Legacy
Before the world knew Michael Jackson as a legend, Katherine Jackson knew him as her son. Rooted in faith, discipline, and quiet strength, she helped build the foundation that shaped one of the most influential families in music history. Her story reminds us that behind many icons are Black women whose unseen labor, love, and consistency create legacies the world will celebrate for generations.
Zakiya Osivwemu Ramirez
2 min read
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What the River Taught Me About Being Soft
Heartbreak sent her to the river—but what she found was herself. In this reflective journey, a mother’s quiet wisdom leads to a powerful revelation: strength isn’t found in control, but in the ability to release, adapt, and flow. Through stillness, pain, and observation, she learns that softness is not weakness—it’s transformation
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Dear Woman, a Poem
You are not separate from the rhythm. You are the rhythm remembering itself. Before clocks carved time into rigid squares, your body knew cycles: pull, swelling, release—undoing and becoming again. The moon doesn’t apologize for her phases; she trusts disappearance as much as return. Your femininity is not a performance. It is an ecosystem. Let your emotions be seasons. You were never meant to be constant—only alive.
Crimson Steed
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The Calendar We Inherited: What If Time Were Rewritten?
What if you’ve been living inside the wrong version of time… and never knew it?
We trust the 12-month calendar like it’s truth—structuring our lives, our deadlines, even our aging. But the moon tells a different story. One that doesn’t fit neatly into twelve… but thirteen. A rhythm we can see, feel, and follow—yet somehow abandoned.
So the question isn’t just how we measure time… It’s who decided this version of time was the right one?
Crimson Steed
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Building Chicago’s Fashion Infrastructure, One Designer at a Time
While fashion conversations often spotlight New York and Los Angeles, Christina Schutz is helping position Chicago as a rising force in the industry. Through The Fashion Foundry Consulting, she equips emerging designers with the business tools, strategy, and visibility needed to build sustainable brands. Her work is helping transform creative talent into thriving enterprises while strengthening Chicago’s identity as a global fashion destination.
Zhateyah YisraEl
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