Colourful Illusions

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In our last episode of our series, we connect with Anike Sakariyawo, founder of @seek_inc. Anike & I discuss how she’s continuing to make science fun with online experiments and why representation is so important in the STEM industry. Full interview: https://t.co/FwrjloVEXA

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Happy Juneteenth! 🖤🖤🖤

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Tonight, we connect with Derrick Turton, founder of @HouseofMacMiami. Derrick & I discuss how his restaurant operation was affected by COVID-19 and the opportunity to supply meals to first responders. Full interview: https://t.co/V6K0NdgAkH

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Tamir Rice would’ve been graduating with the class of 2020. We will continue to remember him ❤️#BlackLivesMatter

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In this episode, we connect with Ashley Eubanks, founder of The Beauty Initiative, which is a non-profit organization that provides hygiene products for those in need. Watch as Ashley & I discuss how she has been able to help the community during COVID-19: https://t.co/6kI33FF5uu

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In this episode, we connect with @Supa_BlackGirl, the founder of the Young Contemporary Dance Theatre in Liberty City. Traci & I discuss how she has been keeping active during COVID-19 and her virtual dance concert taking place this month. Full interview: https://t.co/CnReAi2gSO

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“Daddy changed the world” 🖤 #GeorgeFloyd

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In this episode, we connect with Mikey from @MikeyLikesItNY. We discuss what ways has the store had to adapt to the new safety guidelines, if he received any help from the CARES Act and his new home deliveries. Full interview: https://t.co/XHHkV9BTgW

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...and still, four years later. Nothing has changed. To my beloved Black community, never forget. You are valued. You are worthy. You are REAL. And until they understand our pain, continue to make them feel our wrath.

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What we’re witnessing from these protestors are acts of bravery. They’re risking their lives to have OUR voices heard. Don’t forget that.

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@Dancingalways @CCMSChiefs @docdn83 @RomuloEspinosa @ShekinahMac You are so welcome! 💛

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In this episode, we connect with Dr. Constance McIntyre, a teacher at Carol City Middle School. We discuss what does online learning looks like, how have students been coping and what will school look like in the fall. Full interview: https://t.co/3FIV9hZ7vT.

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In our first episode of our new series, we catch up with Nicky Dawkins, a full-spectrum doula who was featured in Season 6. Learn how her services have changed due to COVID-19 and useful tips for expectant mothers to manage stress. Full Interview: https://t.co/FnNnK9NOaQ

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Black women are three times more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes than that of white women. With such staggering numbers that continue to rise, these two Black doulas are helping to change the narrative surrounding birth. Full story: https://t.co/x9pGWg2YNO

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Get an insider's look into the history behind @AHCACMIAMI, a Pérez CreARTE Grants Program recipient.