Tag: Art
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Soulful Sundays Open Mic: A West Coast Vibe
Creativity is powerful because it encourages innovation, expression, and authenticity. On July 4, 2021, I attended Soulful Sundays open mic in Los Angeles, California. Soulful Sundays is hosted by SoulfulofNoise, an organization whose mission is to support the independent artists of today. According to their website, their ‘Soul’ intent is to spread the euphoria that…
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Lessons Six Months into 2021: The Haves and Have Nots
I can’t believe we are halfway through the year as I write this post. I’ve been reflecting on things that have happened in my life this year. I realized how much I have grown and how I have some more growing to do (inevitably). Below are 3 lessons I have learned and 3 lessons I…
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Pittsburgh Stylist Chi Ilochi Heals herself and Others Through Style
“I styled myself in such a way where it was kind of giving me hope or telling me who I was going to be.” Chi Ilochi Chi Ilochi, 21, uses her company “Styling by Chi” to heal, help, and inspire clients through fashion and style. This includes those who are mentally ill, autistic, physically disabled,…
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Black Girl, Call Home: Jasmine Mans Honors Us
“This book honors black girlhood, black womanhood, even black manhood.” Maia J. Jasmine Mans, 29, is a queer black spoken word artist from Newark, New Jersey. She released her second poetry book “Black Girl, Call Home” on March 9, 2021. According to the summary, “Black Girl, Call Home is a love letter to the wandering…
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