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Thank you, New York City,
for a love-filled visit.
I needed every hug
and was inspired every minute.
A couple of days before the turn of the gregorian calendar new year, I visited Black Star Square.
I felt the energy of two of my heroes, Marcus Garvey and Kwame Nkrumah.
I climbed the arch, waved the flag, walked around the square, and a vision came to me…
I imagined holding an event in that vast space, communing and building with descendants of the continent from all over… reigniting the passion of those great leaders.
The next day by the pool, I shared this experience with @badassboz and she excitedly told me that the new year’s extravaganza she curated had expanded to include a dinner and a huge new year’s celebration— with performances and fireworks— in the iconic setting of… Black Star Square!!
It. Was. EPIC.
There were so many synchronicities and instantaneous manifestations on that trip.
With everything going on in the world, I am overwhelmed, sometimes to tears, by the gratitude I feel for my privilege. For the luxury of being able to dream, to envision, to travel, and to co-create my own life, as well as the new world, for future generations, inshallah.
With clarity of sight and hearts full of intention, we walked straight from the club to the ocean… paid homage to the ancestors that had been forced to traverse those waters, received Yemaya’s blessing, watched the Sun rise, and offered the deepest prayers of our hearts to Spirit.
The words in this video are by Alana Fairchild, from “Rumi Oracle: An Invitation Into the Heart of the Divine”
Happy 2024!!!!!
It was my absolute pleasure to speak on a panel for @brownu
“Brown and Beyond,” alongside president of The Academy, Janet Yang (class of ‘78), motivational singer-songwriter Rhonda Ross (class of “93), artistic director of the Brown Arts Institute, Avery Willis Hoffman, and moderated by Brickson Diamond (class of ‘93).
Swipe to hear just a few moments from an evening of sharing insights and building community.
I even brought out my class ring for the occasion! 😉
🗣️ BRUNO!
* And shoutout to university President Paxton for leading by example.
It was my absolute pleasure to speak on a panel for @brownu
“Brown and Beyond,” alongside president of The Academy, Janet Yang (class of ‘78), motivational singer-songwriter Rhonda Ross (class of “93), artistic director of the Brown Arts Institute, Avery Willis Hoffman, and moderated by Brickson Diamond (class of ‘93).
Swipe to hear just a few moments from an evening of sharing insights and building community.
I even brought out my class ring for the occasion! 😉
🗣️ BRUNO!
* And shoutout to university President Paxton for leading by example.
It was my absolute pleasure to speak on a panel for @brownu
“Brown and Beyond,” alongside president of The Academy, Janet Yang (class of ‘78), motivational singer-songwriter Rhonda Ross (class of “93), artistic director of the Brown Arts Institute, Avery Willis Hoffman, and moderated by Brickson Diamond (class of ‘93).
Swipe to hear just a few moments from an evening of sharing insights and building community.
I even brought out my class ring for the occasion! 😉
🗣️ BRUNO!
* And shoutout to university President Paxton for leading by example.
Thank you, @roomtogroworg for, introducing me to your beautiful organization and all of the powerful work you are doing for mothers and children. Thank you, @nurture_neuroscience_parenting for speaking about your book “The Nurture Revolution”.
As a doula and lovey-dovey mama, I felt so affirmed hearing your perspective and research, and I can’t wait to dive into the text!
Thank you to one of my biggest inspirations and fellow @nmhschool alumna @umathurman for asking the author all the right questions and for making my entire day!
And thanks to my girls @deepoku, @vashtie, and all of the board members and program graduates for being so sweet to my mom and holding space for her reminiscing on her time doing similar work with the Harlem Nursing Mothers.🥰
Thank you, @roomtogroworg for, introducing me to your beautiful organization and all of the powerful work you are doing for mothers and children. Thank you, @nurture_neuroscience_parenting for speaking about your book “The Nurture Revolution”.
As a doula and lovey-dovey mama, I felt so affirmed hearing your perspective and research, and I can’t wait to dive into the text!
Thank you to one of my biggest inspirations and fellow @nmhschool alumna @umathurman for asking the author all the right questions and for making my entire day!
And thanks to my girls @deepoku, @vashtie, and all of the board members and program graduates for being so sweet to my mom and holding space for her reminiscing on her time doing similar work with the Harlem Nursing Mothers.🥰
Thank you, @roomtogroworg for, introducing me to your beautiful organization and all of the powerful work you are doing for mothers and children. Thank you, @nurture_neuroscience_parenting for speaking about your book “The Nurture Revolution”.
As a doula and lovey-dovey mama, I felt so affirmed hearing your perspective and research, and I can’t wait to dive into the text!
Thank you to one of my biggest inspirations and fellow @nmhschool alumna @umathurman for asking the author all the right questions and for making my entire day!
And thanks to my girls @deepoku, @vashtie, and all of the board members and program graduates for being so sweet to my mom and holding space for her reminiscing on her time doing similar work with the Harlem Nursing Mothers.🥰
Thank you, @roomtogroworg for, introducing me to your beautiful organization and all of the powerful work you are doing for mothers and children. Thank you, @nurture_neuroscience_parenting for speaking about your book “The Nurture Revolution”.
As a doula and lovey-dovey mama, I felt so affirmed hearing your perspective and research, and I can’t wait to dive into the text!
Thank you to one of my biggest inspirations and fellow @nmhschool alumna @umathurman for asking the author all the right questions and for making my entire day!
And thanks to my girls @deepoku, @vashtie, and all of the board members and program graduates for being so sweet to my mom and holding space for her reminiscing on her time doing similar work with the Harlem Nursing Mothers.🥰
Thank you, @roomtogroworg for, introducing me to your beautiful organization and all of the powerful work you are doing for mothers and children. Thank you, @nurture_neuroscience_parenting for speaking about your book “The Nurture Revolution”.
As a doula and lovey-dovey mama, I felt so affirmed hearing your perspective and research, and I can’t wait to dive into the text!
Thank you to one of my biggest inspirations and fellow @nmhschool alumna @umathurman for asking the author all the right questions and for making my entire day!
And thanks to my girls @deepoku, @vashtie, and all of the board members and program graduates for being so sweet to my mom and holding space for her reminiscing on her time doing similar work with the Harlem Nursing Mothers.🥰
Thank you, @roomtogroworg for, introducing me to your beautiful organization and all of the powerful work you are doing for mothers and children. Thank you, @nurture_neuroscience_parenting for speaking about your book “The Nurture Revolution”.
As a doula and lovey-dovey mama, I felt so affirmed hearing your perspective and research, and I can’t wait to dive into the text!
Thank you to one of my biggest inspirations and fellow @nmhschool alumna @umathurman for asking the author all the right questions and for making my entire day!
And thanks to my girls @deepoku, @vashtie, and all of the board members and program graduates for being so sweet to my mom and holding space for her reminiscing on her time doing similar work with the Harlem Nursing Mothers.🥰
We love you, Pam Grier!!!
And we appreciate you for paving the way and ensuring that our magazines had staying power at their beginnings and yours.
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Thank you, @ebonymagazine and @legendarydamon for a gorgeous event with gorgeous roses and gorgeous human flowers in full bloom, all living in their purpose in different ways.
Such a perfect way to spend a Tuesday afternoon on a full moon 🌕🥰
We love you, Pam Grier!!!
And we appreciate you for paving the way and ensuring that our magazines had staying power at their beginnings and yours.
.
Thank you, @ebonymagazine and @legendarydamon for a gorgeous event with gorgeous roses and gorgeous human flowers in full bloom, all living in their purpose in different ways.
Such a perfect way to spend a Tuesday afternoon on a full moon 🌕🥰
We love you, Pam Grier!!!
And we appreciate you for paving the way and ensuring that our magazines had staying power at their beginnings and yours.
.
Thank you, @ebonymagazine and @legendarydamon for a gorgeous event with gorgeous roses and gorgeous human flowers in full bloom, all living in their purpose in different ways.
Such a perfect way to spend a Tuesday afternoon on a full moon 🌕🥰
We love you, Pam Grier!!!
And we appreciate you for paving the way and ensuring that our magazines had staying power at their beginnings and yours.
.
Thank you, @ebonymagazine and @legendarydamon for a gorgeous event with gorgeous roses and gorgeous human flowers in full bloom, all living in their purpose in different ways.
Such a perfect way to spend a Tuesday afternoon on a full moon 🌕🥰
We love you, Pam Grier!!!
And we appreciate you for paving the way and ensuring that our magazines had staying power at their beginnings and yours.
.
Thank you, @ebonymagazine and @legendarydamon for a gorgeous event with gorgeous roses and gorgeous human flowers in full bloom, all living in their purpose in different ways.
Such a perfect way to spend a Tuesday afternoon on a full moon 🌕🥰
We love you, Pam Grier!!!
And we appreciate you for paving the way and ensuring that our magazines had staying power at their beginnings and yours.
.
Thank you, @ebonymagazine and @legendarydamon for a gorgeous event with gorgeous roses and gorgeous human flowers in full bloom, all living in their purpose in different ways.
Such a perfect way to spend a Tuesday afternoon on a full moon 🌕🥰
We love you, Pam Grier!!!
And we appreciate you for paving the way and ensuring that our magazines had staying power at their beginnings and yours.
.
Thank you, @ebonymagazine and @legendarydamon for a gorgeous event with gorgeous roses and gorgeous human flowers in full bloom, all living in their purpose in different ways.
Such a perfect way to spend a Tuesday afternoon on a full moon 🌕🥰
We love you, Pam Grier!!!
And we appreciate you for paving the way and ensuring that our magazines had staying power at their beginnings and yours.
.
Thank you, @ebonymagazine and @legendarydamon for a gorgeous event with gorgeous roses and gorgeous human flowers in full bloom, all living in their purpose in different ways.
Such a perfect way to spend a Tuesday afternoon on a full moon 🌕🥰
We love you, Pam Grier!!!
And we appreciate you for paving the way and ensuring that our magazines had staying power at their beginnings and yours.
.
Thank you, @ebonymagazine and @legendarydamon for a gorgeous event with gorgeous roses and gorgeous human flowers in full bloom, all living in their purpose in different ways.
Such a perfect way to spend a Tuesday afternoon on a full moon 🌕🥰
🌎
.
Mama
.
And in spite of everything we do to you,
You
shower us with
sustain us with
give us breath from
Your Love.
Your children are coming home to you,
to prostrate before you
to heal you
to feel you.
We don’t exist
without
Your Love.
.
Happy Earth Day, Cousins.
Love,
Yaya
🌎
#tbt
2019
been riding.
🐎
it’s the hair flip for me.
