You Ain't Imagining This!
By Robin Lofton
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You Ain't Imagining This! (YAIT) is an extension of Ama-Robin Lofton's the Espresso Talk Today Podcast. It is a bold and mindful podcast rooted in Black truth-telling, healing, and collective power. Through stories, reflections, and honest conversations, YAIT uplifts the lived experiences of Black folks—past, present, and future—reminding listeners they're not alone, not exaggerating, and not imagining what they've seen, felt, or known. With four soul-nourishing episode types—YAIT Stories, Espresso Talks, Believe Black People, and Comforting Moments—this podcast creates space for truth, tenderness, and transformation.
| Episode | Date |
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All I wanted was an ordinary hike in the forest | Espresso Talk
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Oct 22, 2026 |
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When "Good Advice" is Bad for Black Folks | A Front Porch Talk
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Oct 15, 2026 |
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From the Window | A YAIT Town Story
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Oct 08, 2026 |
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You Deserve to Feel Safe: A Comforting Moment
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Oct 01, 2026 |
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Sounds of Safety: The Front Porch
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Oct 01, 2026 |
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I Don't Feel Safe! Do You?
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Sep 24, 2026 |
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How is your Map? A Front Porch Talk
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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You Ain't Alone in a Black Bookstore: A YAIT Town Story
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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The Second Planting: A YAIT Town Village Story
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Sep 04, 2026 |
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Why I Left America--But Never Left Black America
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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Being the Only Black One: A YAIT Story
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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Have You Heard of Keti Koti? It's not too late to celebrate!
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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Comforting Moment: Feeling Freedom
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Belonging Here: A Juneteenth Walk in YAIT Town
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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I was Expected to Move! Are You?
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Feeling Exhausted in White Spaces? Come Sit for a While | A Porch Talk
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Finding Higher Ground | Espresso Talk
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May 28, 2026 |
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On Higher Ground | A Porch Talk
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May 28, 2026 |
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Why Can't I Rest? | Porch Talk
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May 21, 2026 |
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There is a Name for This: John Henryism
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May 14, 2026 |
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The Pressure to Keep Pushing Yourself | Porch Talk
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May 14, 2026 |
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There's a Name for This: Racial Battle Fatigue
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May 07, 2026 |
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We Were Never Meant to Carry This Every Day | A Porch Talk
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May 07, 2026 |
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Imagine Your Space | A Comforting Moment
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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What Are You Carrying? | An Espresso Talk
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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I Stayed this Time: A YAIT Story
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Front Porch Reflection: What are you curious about?
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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What Happened in That Room: An Espresso Talk
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Before I Finished Speaking | A YAIT Story
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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You Matter | A Comforting Moment in YAIT Town
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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A Simple Truth: You Matter!
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Invisibility in Plain Sight: 20 Moments We Know Too Well
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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It Happened at the Beauty Shop | Believe Black People Story
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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You Can Rest Here | A Comforting Moment
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Porch Moment: I was Invisibilized!
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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YAIT Town Story: The Body Remembers
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Black Invisibility: Personal. Deliberate. Real.
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Gathering on Higher Ground (Part II): We Are Building This Together
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Gathering on Higher Ground (Part I): A YAIT Town Story
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Pockets of Safety: Finding moments of ease, care, and dignity and why that matters
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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A Comforting Moment: Safety Begins Here
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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The World We Practice Here: A Comforting, Restorative YAIT Village Story
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Umoja: A Comforting Moment for Feeling Connected
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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We Carry the Light: A Comforting Moment for Dark Winter Days
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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The Wintering Room: A Story to Help You Rest This Winter
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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The Day of Gratitude: You Have a Place Here
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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An Espresso Talk on How to Feel Good Today
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Welcome to Nommo Books- Finale: Behind the Story
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Welcome to Nommo Books - Part 3: My First Visit
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Welcome to Nommo Books - Part 2 : The Boy Who Wouldn't Leave The Library
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Welcome to Nommo Books - Part 1: An Entrance Walk-through
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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You've Done Enough: A Comforting Moment of Letting Go
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Harvest Time: Choosing What We Keep and What We Let Go
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Welcome to YAIT Town: The Walking Tour
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Nighttime on the Porch: A YAIT Comforting Moment
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Sit With Me: How You Can Keep Your Peace and Power
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Food Is Not Just Food: Reclaiming Our Tables and Our Power
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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You're Never Alone in a Black Bookstore: A YAIT Story about Belonging
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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How to Move from Survival Coping to Healthy Coping: A Believe Black People Episode
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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The Weight We Carry: A Black Empowerment Story
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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The Coping Tax: How High-Effort Coping Drains Black Health and Joy
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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While I Rest: A YAIT Comforting Moment
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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You Ain't Imagining the Hustle—And It's Hurting our Health!
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Laying Down the Armor: A YAIT Comforting Moment
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Letting Go Ain't Weakness: A YAIT Story on Black Self-Love
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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The Circle that We Couldn't Save - A YAIT Story of Unity
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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The Black Healing Room: A YAIT Story on Rejuvenation
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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The Day I Let My Burdens Fall: A YAIT Story
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Juneteenth Is Not Just a Holiday: Believe Black People Episode
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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The Porch Light is Always On - An Immersive Story of Belonging
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Sounds of the Cookout - A YAIT Comforting Moment Episode
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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YAIT Story Reunion Trailer
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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The Family Reunion - An Immersive Story of Family and Belonging - YAIT Stories
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Not Just Banned — The Erasure of Black Books
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May 29, 2025 |
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Black Book Joy: The Stories We Love to Love - YAIT Espresso Talks
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May 22, 2025 |
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A Page of Peace for You - YAIT Comforting Moments
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May 11, 2025 |
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More than a bookstore - YAIT Stories
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May 08, 2025 |
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You Ain't Imagining This! (YAIT) Introduction
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May 07, 2025 |
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You Ain't Imagining This! (YAIT!) Trailer
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May 06, 2025 |
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Literacy Beyond Whiteness: Reading as Resistance, Storytelling as Power
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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You are never alone in a Black Bookstore - A Village Story
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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Your Comforting Moment for Black History Month
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Gumbo, Grits, and Gathering: Black Food is Black History
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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A Seat at the Table: Conversations with Historical Black Figures
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Black History Month Reflection: Symbols, Stories, and the Power of History
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Beyond "Rugged Individualism": The Power of Collective Core Values
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Black Empowerment Starts Here: Living by Your Core Values
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Stop Making Resolutions: Harnessing the Power of Core Values
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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An African American Christmas Poem
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Dec 29, 2024 |
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Kwanzaa: Principles for Liberation and Believing Black People
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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BelieveBlackPeople: From Supportive Spaces to Standing Strong
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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#BelieveBlackPeople: More Than a Hashtag, It's a Movement
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Doubt Your Limits: Discover your Inner Explorer
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Exploring New Horizons: Celebrating Black Explorers who Broke Boundaries
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Oct 26, 2024 |
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Breaking the Silence: Rediscovering Black Explorers and Empowering Black Futures
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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From Silence to Strength: Tackling Racial Chaos in the Doctor's Office and Beyond
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Red Flags of Racial Chaos in Healthcare (Part 1)
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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Black Women's Health Matters: Shattering Myths and Fighting Medical Racism
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Black Power in Action: Fighting for and Reclaiming our Health
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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Empowering Black Health: Essential Steps for Longevity and Well-Being
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Sep 06, 2024 |