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When the Vibe Leaves the Building: What the Fall of Hooters Really Says About Experience

Politics & Current Events, Uncategorized / aharris47

More Than Just the BrandWhen a place like Hooters shuts down, people often assume it’s about changing times or shifting tastes. But for some, it was never just about the brand’s image. It was about the experience. Walking in felt like stepping into a place where you were seen, acknowledged, and treated with attention. The […]

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Beyond Labels: Understanding Identity in the African American Experience

Black History, Marriage & Relationships, Uncategorized / aharris47

The Debate Over Names and MeaningThere is an ongoing debate about whether to use the term Black American or African American, and at first glance, it may seem like a simple choice of words. The more you look at it, the more you begin to see deeper questions about history, identity, and belonging. For many

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The Dunbar Hotel: Where Black Excellence Found a Home in Los Angeles

Black History, Uncategorized / aharris47

A Vision Born in SegregationWhen the Somerville Hotel opened in 1928, it was more than just a place to stay; it was a statement of necessity and dignity. It stood on Central Avenue, the heart of Black Los Angeles, and was built by Dr. John Somerville, the first Black graduate of the USC Dental School.

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Be the Coffee Bean: Choosing Who You Become Under Pressure

Finding Peace, Life Lessons, Uncategorized / aharris47

Entering a World Designed to Break YouThere are environments in life that are not just difficult, but intentionally designed to break a person down. In certain prison systems, especially at the highest custody levels, the structure is built around control, separation, and survival. For those serving life sentences, the message is clear: this is not

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Love as a Mirror: Why Triggers Reveal What Needs Healing

Marriage & Relationships, Uncategorized / aharris47

When Love Feels UncomfortableThere is a common belief that love should always feel safe, easy, and reassuring. But real relationships often challenge that idea. The person closest to you can also be the one who triggers you the most. That is not always a sign that something is wrong. Sometimes it means something deeper is

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From Belief to Embodiment: The Power and Risk of Perceiving the Divine

Life Lessons, Spiritual Awareness, Uncategorized / aharris47

The Shift from Belief to ExperienceThere is a difference between believing in something and experiencing it. Belief can keep God at a distance, as something outside of you that you acknowledge but do not fully live. Experience, or what some describe as perceiving, brings that idea inward. It changes God from something you think about

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The Leadership Habit No One Talks About: Why Documentation Matters

Careers: The Workplace, Uncategorized / aharris47

The Hidden Difference Between Leaders Who Last and Those Who Don’tOne quiet habit often separates the leaders who make it through difficult seasons from those who don’t, yet it is rarely talked about. It is not charisma, and it is not strategy. That habit is documentation. Many leaders avoid it because it feels uncomfortable, almost

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Frantz Fanon and the Psychology of Liberation

Black History, Uncategorized / aharris47

A Voice Born in UrgencyIn 1961, while dying of leukemia, Frantz Fanon wrote with a sense of urgency that few thinkers ever reach. He understood that his time was limited, and that gave his words a sharp, uncompromising edge. His final work, The Wretched of the Earth, was not just a book but a message

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Thinking Over Rules: Raising Awareness, Judgment, and Real-World Intelligence

Finding Peace, Uncategorized / aharris47

The Power of a Way of ThinkingThe most powerful thing in this world is not money or position, but the way a person thinks. The way you interpret situations, people, and choices determines how you move through life. Many of the so-called “rules” people share are simply ways of trying to make complex human behavior

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Calling Out the Script: Awareness as Power in Human Interaction

Life Lessons, Marriage & Relationships, Uncategorized / aharris47

The Invisible Scripts We FollowMuch of what we do in social situations is guided by unspoken scripts running in the background. These scripts tell us how to act, how to present ourselves, and how to interpret others. Most of the time, we are not even aware they are there. They show up in small behaviors,

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