‘This can’t be life, this can’t be love; This can’t be right, there’s gotta be more, this can’t be us,’ — Jay Z
Plus 27 things you can do in 8 minutes and 46 seconds
So, has the world changed, and what was lost now forgotten? Could those things have stayed the same and only forgotten? Maybe those things weren’t forgotten, only reimagined and introduced to a new generation.
“I’ve had some good days; I’ve had some hills to climb; I’ve had some weary days; And some sleepless nights
“But when I look around; And I think things over; All of my good days; Outweigh my bad days; I won’t complain”
As the newly freed became more comfortable with their newfound religious freedoms, they took ownership of how they worshiped. Ministers and preachers began a new form of religious oration that included the familiar call and response that was often found in spirituals and songs and the ‘Ring Shouts,’ which originated in West Africa
U.S. Constitution of 1787 recognized the enslaved people in America were a force to be reckoned with. So your vote matters more than anything — don’t let anyone tell you differently
‘Paper Genocide’ inflicted by our colonial government long ago relegated Native Americans to reservations
The evolution of African American after a tug of war to define and maintain our identity. Moving from Colored to Negro to Black and African American.
It seems that many of today’s leadership styles are often based on creating division … The Four Gifts — Love, Authorship, Power, Significance — provide excellent insight and fresh perspectives on traditional concept of leadership
Helps to think of the good things and celebrate the lives of those who we have lost on this Earth … We are taught that the death of a loved one is a cause for celebration and a time to reflect on a life well-lived … We will see them again
Home cooking — the preparation, unique ingredients, smells and tastes — reminds us of what we’ve had to do to persevere, especially during the holidays
