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Solstice means when the sun stand stills, which is what is looks like from our vantage point on this, the longest day of the year. Ushering us in to the start to the summer season. A season for reflection on who we are, what we've created, and setting intentions for what we want for the remainder of the year. The growth period is done and the harvest season soon come; let's bask in the light of the in between, and soak it all in.

I am embracing joy and reflecting my light for this season all while being heavily immersed in good music, good food, and good vibes. is my bop of the season. Happy Solstice Y'all!

So to be clear, Abraham Lincoln was not the savior of "The Blacks". He did not free the enslaved Africans with the Emancipation Proclamation and was racist in his beliefs. Singular stories like the one where he is the hero are harmful and untrue.

Learn more and find resources on the blog: https://www.educatingmarissa.com/post/mythbusters-juneteenth-edition

Back again with more This time around the enslavement of Africans. I also added some "big questions" to ponder and discuss.

Tried to be fancy and turn my content into a reel. Here’s “go at your own speed” version.

Celebrating for me means celebrating the legacies of those that fought for our freedom and this doesn’t include Dishonest Abe. Learn about the ways Enslaved Africans resisted. Then go learn and unlearn some more.

Spoiler Alert: Lincoln was the flip-floppingist of the flip-floppers. Check out my blog post, Mythbusters: Juneneeth Edition, where I bust some myths on the holiday, its origins, and Dishonest Abe's shenanigans. I also share some resources.

Mythbusters: Juneteenth Edition Wikipedia defines Juneteenth as a holiday celebrating the emancipation of African-Americans who had been enslaved in the United States. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it is now celebrated annually on June 19 throughout the United States, with increasing official recognition, and will become a fede...

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Language Matters: Racialization in America Racialization is a process that occurs when people are placed into a racial category based on their skin color, hair texture, facial features, and other physical characteristics. This happens all the time in America, and it is a way to justify discrimination against certain groups of people. In this...

Mewed in my heaviness (Who knows where’s that’s from? ) from the recent events in the world, I’ve taken time to grieve, process, and create.

I’m going to create a beautiful card deck because I feel called to do it. This is the first of the set. You likey or nah?

The word legacy has roots that relate to delegate, I feel like the ancestors left us such a rich legacy to build upon.

and her work are foundational to who I am. Zora was the GOAT at before it was named. She loved her blackness and wasn’t afraid to be loud and proud about it!
In a world brimming with I love to read Zora’s words; to witness her unapologetic blackness. I’m currently reading

Zora taught me self-love. What did she teach you?