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A Moment in Time: The Original Gullah Festival’s First Retreat in Savannah, Ga.
It was a space where tradition met innovation, elders shared wisdom and youth shared vision.
Tiffany Ridges
2 days ago2 min read
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AI Is Here to Stay
If you're intimidated by AI, I have sad news for you. It's not going anywhere.
Dawna Pazant
Apr 41 min read
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An Encouraging Word
It seems to me that the world needs some healing, some light that will disinfect the nastiness of today’s rhetoric.
Kenyana Harris Briscoe
Mar 282 min read
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Suit Up!
Don’t try to share your light with those who can’t wait for you to lean in close so that they can blow it out. You know who they are!
Kenyana Harris Briscoe
Mar 213 min read
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Come Together
On the topic of community, I am rethinking with whom I engage and how. This involves rethinking the apps I use and how they make me feel.
Kenyana Harris Briscoe
Mar 142 min read
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When the Shoulder Needs a Shoulder
What happens when the person who is always there for everybody, needs somebody? Try being the supportive one.
Dawna Pazant
Aug 16, 20221 min read
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Do You Celebrate Juneteenth?
Juneteenth continues to enjoy growing interest, recognition, and celebration among organizations and communities throughout the country.
Dawna Pazant
Jun 18, 20221 min read
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Celebrating Our Gullah Roots
This year the Festival entrance was free. It was our way of saying, thank you and welcome back!
Dawna Pazant
Jun 2, 20221 min read
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Stressed vs Blessed- You Decide!
How will you walk into 2022? I've decided to walk in BLESSED!
Dawna Pazant
Dec 11, 20212 min read
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Break the Stigma - It's Okay to Not Be Okay!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I have needed every day of it. I have had to slow down and in some cases stop altogether.
Kenyana Harris Briscoe
May 21, 20212 min read
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Make History!
We don't want anyone else's anything, we want our own. We've earned that much.
Kenyana Harris Briscoe
Feb 22, 20212 min read
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Prayerful
It will take time, but I am prayerful that the United States will return to a position of power with wisdom and grace in tow.
Kenyana Harris Briscoe
Jan 19, 20213 min read
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Ready? Reset. Go!
May you discover that your time is too precious, and that you are worth the time and effort of loving those who want to love you in return.
Kenyana Harris Briscoe
Dec 14, 20202 min read
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Thankful for You!
2020 has been painful for everyone, but you have pushed me to keep writing. I show up, because I feel a responsibility.
Kenyana Harris Briscoe
Nov 24, 20202 min read
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Questions, Questions, So Many Questions...!
I voted early, and although you can't see it, I'm smiling. And, it felt good to cast my vote. I want you to feel good about your vote, too.
Kenyana Harris Briscoe
Oct 26, 20202 min read
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It's Voting Season!
Be an educated voter! Let's engage on purpose and get everyone to the polls.
Kenyana Harris Briscoe
Sep 19, 20202 min read
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Permission
I am a fervent believer that anytime I am brought to my knees, I pray. After I pray, I walk, because faith without works is dead.
Kenyana Harris Briscoe
Sep 4, 20203 min read
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The Way Forward...
It's okay if you aren't just like Rep. John Lewis, but you are here, and you can do something. Make the ancestors proud!
Kenyana Harris Briscoe
Aug 7, 20203 min read
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Heavenly Father, please help me...
Do something constructive with your anger. Pray first, then act on something good and useful. Faith without works is dead, so get going!
Kenyana Harris Briscoe
Jul 16, 20203 min read
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What Can You Do?
The unfortunate reality is that we are being systematically oppressed. We are tired!
Kenyana Harris Briscoe
May 30, 20203 min read
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