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Why is it called Juneteenth, Freedom Day?
Most Americans are familiar with the Emancipation Proclamation — President Abraham Lincoln’s famous 1863 declaration that freed all enslaved people in the Confederacy — but the proclamation itself didn’t guarantee those freedoms. In fact, it would be a couple of years before Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox…
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Take A Freaking Break
Life can get pretty hectic, can’t it? The world is borderline impossible sometimes. We’re always on the go, juggling work, family, friends, and countless other responsibilities. But in the midst of all this chaos, it’s crucial to remember the importance of taking time for ourselves. Seriously. I’m making this about you . May is Mental…
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Slite IS for the creators
Slite is an award-winning light made for content creators. I got the chance to back this product 2 years ago on Kickstarter. Now fast forward to today, Slite has launched to the public and also launched a new campaign “Create Brighter Content”. Take a look below. When Slite started, they didn’t want to be another…
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I Sometimes Accept Less Than I deserve
There are times I look for people to care. I don’t necessarily rave validation but I needed to be told that I was cared about rather than being called “weird” all the time. I can be alone. I prefer it but I’m more afraid of being attached to anyone and them leaving or abandoning me.…
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The Hard Truth About Creating (and you are probably not going to like it)
What no one sees behind the screen is how hard I work to get myself out there as a designer and artist. It’s harder than most would see or think. I was gifted to create and use that to help people. However, we’re brought down as people of color to a standard they feel is…