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We Got Us: The Importance of Community During Election Aftermath
By Janis Hillard 📸: Kyna Uwaeme for NPR We get it and we feel you. This election had everyone on an emotional rollercoaster: Will she, or won’t she? Will he or please Lord , don’t he! Now that the ride is over and we’re forced to face a new reality, the emotions are back – except this time they may be anger, depression, anxiety, and uncertainty for the future. Regardless of how you’re feeling, one thing that shouldn’t be overlooked is the importance of community. Bein
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Nov 22, 20242 min read


Power in the Polls: How Our Voices Can Shape the Future
By Janis Hillard Voting is a powerful tool for Black, Brown, and other Cultured communities because it serves as a direct way to influence change and demand justice. When we cast our ballots, we are asserting our voices in a system that has historically silenced and/or excluded us. For many, especially communities of color, immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ+ population, the fight for voting rights was (and is) hard-won. Our ability to vote today is the result of long-standin
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Oct 21, 20242 min read


Even Me 2.0 Makes a Powerful Return with Ten Film Festival Selections
Los Angeles, CA — September 6, 2024 — The highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning film Even Me has made its return and is already...
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Sep 23, 20242 min read
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