My great-great-grandfather was born into slavery. If you know anything about world history, you already know people were enslaved. The difference for me is that I have actual, legal documents specific to my family. If you look at the featured image, you'll see a page from the division of estate for John A. Evans. You'll… Continue reading Learning history is painful; Knowing history feels…
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Spiritual Awakening
Spiritual awakening or enlightenment is a process where a person figures out that we are all connected. There are many definitions of what a spiritual awakening is and signs that one is going through an awakening but all definitions lead to oneness. It's like going from living in a dream world to waking up and… Continue reading Spiritual Awakening
You are a gift.
This week, I would like to thank the universe for you. Just think about the world and the depths in which it has sank before rising to this point. From wars, natural disasters, the annihilation of groups of people and everything in between-- you were meant to be here. As a descendant of American slaves,… Continue reading You are a gift.