Author: Chiara Atoyebi
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Fiction Friday: Never Would I Ever
A chance meeting with a stranger could change your life forever. Summer Mitchell wasn’t known for taking shortcuts, breaking the rules, or doing much of anything really outstanding. Maybe she was known for her good looks, but like so many other things in her life, they were fading. At least she felt so. She’d largely spent…
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She Said What? Decoding Sojourner Truth’s famous “Ain’t I A Woman Speech And Understanding the 1850s”
A. Lincoln showing Sojourner Truth the Bible presented by colored people of Baltimore, Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C. ca. 1893. Photograph. “My name was Isabella; but when I left the house of bondage, I left everything behind. I wa’n’t goin’ to keep nothin’ of Egypt on me, an’ so I went to the Lord an’ asked…
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“What Is Ours?” A Group Exhibition presented by The Women’s Caucus for Art Washington, DC.
As many of you know this art journey has been my soul’s journey and serves as a well spring of healing. Especially when it is created among a sisterhood. Please join us for an evening of poetry and connection this September 8, 2022. The exhibition will be at the Sandy Spring Museum. There will be…
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Civic Arts Presents An Inspirational Interview With Artist & Life Coach “MUSE”
Melissa “MUSE” Colon is a certified life coach and artist who is also the creator of the popular Pep Talks Workshop. She is a newly minted mother of a month old daughter and in today’s interview she speaks with us about purpose, tribe, entrepreneurship, and the importance of community for women. There are so many…
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Where Do You Go For Culture & Creativity
Calling all artists, writers, creatives, makers, dancers and patrons of the arts. We want to know where you go for culture and creativity. Please Scan the QR Code and take our survey. To learn more visit: The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. #dmv Best, Chiara
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World Refugee Day: An Interview With Author and Activist Warda Mohamed Abdullahi On Welcoming Refugees, The Importance of Education, And Inspiring Young Girls
#ICYMI June 20, 2022, marked the 71st anniversary of World Refugee Day, which is the United Nations’ international day of observance for refugees worldwide. According to the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the world is witnessing the highest recorded levels of displacement in history. Over 70 million people have been driven from their home countries due…
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The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Wants To Hear From You
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5 Diverse Summer Reading Programs To Help Your Child Stay On Target This Summer And Excel In The Fall
You may or may not have heard of Summer Slide. It’s not a theme park or roller coaster ride for kids. The summer slide is a decline in reading ability and other academic skills that can occur over the summer months when school isn’t in session.If you have a child on an IEP or 504…
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ICYMI A Few Ways Companies Can Serve The Community And Their Workers While Implementing A Few Practices
This Earth Month was a great one for me. I finally was able to extend my network and work with people in my community to help implement tools and create processes for change. Typically, I focus on education. But this year, I plan to empower others in their decision-making. This year’s Earth Day theme was…
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Is Your Writing Productivity Lagging? Organize Your Thoughts Fast With These Simple Tricks
Anyone that has written anything for someone else has found themselves circling the intersections of the dreaded deadline meets the complex subject on numerous occasions. I know I have. I like to go deep into topics and have long conversations with my subjects. These introspective pow wow sessions are good for my soul, making new acquaintances,…