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Autumn Swain

Interview: Hana and Efram Moges

Hana: “I was born in Ethiopia where I lived with my grandmother for twelve years. I then moved to Paris, France to live with my mother. ...

Malisa Payne

Aruba: Dive Into the Thrill

My first memory is of my father throwing me into the ocean. I was three and I didn’t know how to swim! Before you call social services...

Autumn Swain

Get Rich with Social Currency

I am so stinkin’ rich! I can’t believe my life. What is my currency? My relationships! I have an amazing group of people in my life that...

Malisa Payne

Native Narrative: Beloved Chocolate City

I was talking to one of my friends the other night about the city we share. Washington, DC is affectionately referred to as the Chocolate...

Ayren Jackson-Cannady

Aisle Five: A Trip Around the World

I didn’t inherit my grandmothers’ cooking acumen. I got almond shaped eyes from one grandma and I got the other’s freckled face, but the...

Autumn Swain

Reality is Found in Relationship

When people ask me what my favorite genre of TV is I say, "anything CIA, FBI, NCIS, or CTU." (You only know what I am talking about if...

Malisa Payne

Dance Even if it's Broken

Misty Copeland is the first Black principal dancer for a major ballet company and a hero in our family. What year did she earn this...

Malisa Payne

Battling Your Inner Ageist

I sat late Tuesday night with this bright light of a woman. She is a truly gifted speaker and being in conversation with her leaves you...

Ayren Jackson-Cannady

The Universal Language of Empathy

It’s the morning of my son’s first online French lesson. His tutor, Patrice, lives in Marseille, on the southeast coast of France. Trey,...

Autumn Swain

For a Better View, Seek Understanding

I had an interesting conversation with my mom the other day. I had shared with her how my experiences have led me to believe that most...

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