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Night Falls Over Alex Haley

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Written by Tarék | February 10, 2026 Thirty-four years ago, today, we lost a man to whom most would consider to be Black America’s greatest storyteller. Alex Haley. Born Alexander Murray Palmer Haley on August 11, 1921 in Ithaca, NY. Which, at that time, had a population of circa 1065, according to the 1920 census…

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Melanated Love & Healing

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Written by Sage | February 12, 2026 Black Love Day.…. Who Knew? Tomorrow mark’s the day, the day to showcase Love & Healing!! Do you have Black Love? Are you healed from pain or healed from illness? If so, then you can relate….. Come on….. Read on to explore all the love and healing you…

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Generational Wealth

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Written by Tarék | March 10, 2026 The founder of generational wealth.  Where does one begin?  Is it expected of the generation post to assume wealth to be passed on?  Should there be preparation or should the founder assume, the next generation will magically figure it out?  There is leading versus being led astray. What…

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The Lie That Told The Truth

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Written by Tarék | April 7, 2026 If you withhold the truth without being asked what that truth is, is it still a lie? If you are studying a topic without knowing all of the facts, did you actually learn anything? Is there truly such a thing as a, “little white lie?” If so, then…

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20th Century Fashion History

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Written By Sage / March 19, 2026 Hello, how are you today? That’s good to hear. So, let’s talk about the world of “Fashion”. Have you ever asked yourself, “how far back does fashion go?” Yes, no? Well, let’s take a dive into it. Come take a ride, with me, back to the 20th century….

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Today in History

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Written by Tarék | March 3, 2026 March 3, 1887 – Helen Keller (aged 6) begins receiving lessons from Anne Sullivan. March 3, 1939 – A fast begins in Bombay. Mahatma Ghandi shows India he means business while protesting against autocratic rule. March 3, 1991 – Rodney King suffers a severe beating from L.A. police…

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A Cup of Coffee, a Sandwich and You

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Written by Sage | March 26, 2026 100 years ago, today, the number 1 song in U.S.A. was none other than “A Cup of Coffee, a Sandwich and You” performed by Gertrude Lawrence & Jack Buchanan. Though the song was written by Joseph Meyer, with lyrics by Al Dubin and Billy Rose and recorded by the performers in 1925,…

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Welcome to: Life, Played Forward. . .

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Come explore the essence of people and all the amazing things we create.

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Press The Pause Button

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Written by Tarék | March 17, 2026 Press the pause button on your day-to-day. Book a trip. Go somewhere both relaxing and adventurous. Don’t wait. Who knows what this world will become in another year? Spring is in three days. We already know that life doesn’t wait for us. The time is now. Plan a…

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Black Music History – 01

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Presented by Tarék | February 17, 2026 104 years ago, today in 1922, Thomas Jefferson Edwards was born in Richmond, VA. He grew to become known as an American singer/songwriter. Most famously known for recording “It’s All in the Game”. This track was actually released twice. Once in 1951, as a single, where it placed…

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