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  • The Magical, Riveting, Amazing Story of JJ and the Enthralling Power of Art

    The Magical, Riveting, Amazing Story of JJ and the Enthralling Power of Art

    It’s early September 2019. The store clerk just outside Amsterdam Centraal Station watches me blow a gust of warm breath into my palms and tells me the best parts of summer left one week ago. The city welcomes me, as it had on my last six visits, with a cool breeze and light rain and…

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  • Carrying On Mary’s Legacy at Bethune-Cookman University

    I was lucky to find my Bethune-Cookman hoodie just before my Uber arrived to carry me to the airport. Well-worn and worn with pride, it always creates conversations on planes with folks who’ve never heard of it. “Bethune-Cookman College,” my row mate read slowly. “It’s University now,” I said, wishing I wasn’t desperately looking forward…

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Ms. Bronner Helm is the Senior Editorial Director at Colorlines. Mouthy Black Girl. Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Fellow. Shea Butter Feminist. Virgo Sun, Aries Moon.