In The Porch Was Our Sanctuary, Karla Scipio reflects on how Southern porches once served as sacred spaces for healing, storytelling, and sisterhood among Black women. She beautifully captures the quiet power of these gatherings and the wisdom they held. Now, she invites us to witness a return—not just to the porch, but to a way of being rooted in community, care, and spiritual restoration.

Delve into the profound celebration of friendship and resilience in "A Gift for My Friend." Joanna Chavis Johnson, eloquently narrates a journey of two intertwined souls over 25 years, capturing the essence of sisterhood and the hidden strength that blossoms through adversity. This heartfelt piece not only pays tribute to a remarkable friendship but also serves as a universal ode to the agility, intrigue, and power within every sisterhood, reminding readers of the transformative and reciprocal nature of gratitude.