Self Help Karla Scipio Self Help Karla Scipio

The Purpose Driven Journey

Sometimes, life in the south is more about your journey instead of your landing place. What if the journey or the traveling place is the purpose? After all, the lesson is in the journey. Read more from Karla Scipio.

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Opinion, Culture Connie Perry Opinion, Culture Connie Perry

Black Lives Really Do Matter

Recent Black deaths at the hands of law enforcement has amplified awareness of racism and stirred up anger in the Black community, and rightfully so. Connie Perry, a mother and grandmother, provides a thoughtful reflection on the Black lives who were lost or innocently incarcerated and convicted.

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Education, Entrepreneurship Jaquetta Bazier Education, Entrepreneurship Jaquetta Bazier

Melanin Violin: Shifting the Cultural Landscape of Orchestra

Black musicians are becoming the changing faces of string instrumentalists and Imani Henry is one of them. The violinist and director of orchestra for a school in Cypress, Texas is carving her own path to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in orchestra with her company, Melanin Violin. In this article, you’ll hear more about her business, learn about the band versus orchestra debate, and discover why representation matters in this space.

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