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Poetically Black: Reflections on African American Joy, Sorrow, and Healing

Poetically Black: Reflections on African American Joy, Sorrow, and Healing

The author shares the struggles and triumphs of the African American experience through poetry addressing identity, dignity and healing.

2023

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The Tenure of Dr. Claudine Gay: After Celebration, Mourning Comes

The resignation or fall of an esteemed African American in a position of power brings a heavy sadness to the Black community.

3 min readJan 4, 2024

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The Tenure of Dr. Claudine Gay: After Celebration, Mourning Comes

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Celebrating African American Achievement

The Irony of Being “The First”

7 min readJan 26, 2023

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Celebrating African American Achievement

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At What Point

Contemplating the hard questions about war and humanity

2 min readMar 19, 2024

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At What Point

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No Regrets

Every decision made, good or bad, will reveal a lesson.

2 min readJan 21, 2022

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No Regrets

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Surrender

There will come a time when we must let go, relinquish control and set ourselves free.

2 min readOct 20, 2021

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Surrender

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Leap of Faith

Sometimes we have to take the chance, blind and afraid, in order to reach our goals, by faith.

1 min readOct 5, 2021

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Why is Empathy So Hard?

Sustained care and concern for each other becomes short-lived in American society. Activities for increasing empathy are offered.

5 min readSep 16, 2021

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Why is Empathy So Hard?

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The Creation of Safe Spaces in Cruel Places

Safe spaces have become a colloquium preceding the creation of fair social discourse that invites acceptance and inclusion.

3 min readAug 22, 2021

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The Creation of Safe Spaces in Cruel Places

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Janis Leslie Evans

Janis Leslie Evans

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Author of Recollections About Race; writer of poetry and articles on relationships, grief, racial trauma and spirituality; mental health therapist/healer

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