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John W. Porter Distinguished Chair Symposium Event
The symposium includes research on Michigan's school finance policy and its impacts on Black children.

Rajah Smart
Feb 28, 20231 min read


I Love You, But...Part 4
The Love is, But series part 4 continues with Rajah's take on the statement

Rajah Smart
Feb 27, 20232 min read


I Love You, But... Part 2
Part 2 in the I Love You, But series describes what love is not--

Khalil Muhammed
Feb 23, 20232 min read


I Love You, But...
I love you, but is a series that illustrates how love is from various perspectives and how to be better about recognizing who loves you.

Sophie Jones, Ph.D.
Feb 21, 20233 min read


The Sakura Cloud Q&A with the Authors
Authors answer questions submitted on the website regarding Sakura Cloud.

Nina Holmes
Jan 18, 20231 min read


Excerpt from "24 hours, 9 COVID deaths: A snapshot of one deadly day in one Michigan community"
by Danielle Salisbury This article was released discussing various deaths from COVID-19 within 24 hours, and Jessie W. Smart, my father, ...

Rajah Smart
Jan 10, 20232 min read


Sakura Cloud Interview on Respected Equal Perspective Podcast
Sakura Cloud Interview Clip with Respected Equal Perspectives

Nina Holmes
Dec 19, 20221 min read


First Amendment and Black Americans
Choose words wisely even if there is freedom of speech

Nina Holmes
Dec 12, 20223 min read


Chaos is INTOLERABLE
Once you have found the perfect formula to attain a peaceful existence, chaos is intolerable.

Felicia Banks
Dec 6, 20222 min read


Schizophrenia Ended My Marriage and It’s Okay
Mental health can change your life

Sophie Jones, Ph.D.
Nov 30, 20222 min read


Who Just Touches Someone's Hair? Ya'll know Who--
Do people think it's okay to walk up and touch you?

Felicia Banks
Nov 21, 20222 min read


Accept What People Show You
Accept that people are not all here for you

Rajah Smart
Nov 11, 20223 min read


The Box of Regret: A Message to My Love
A message to the love of my life...

Khalil Muhammed
Nov 11, 20222 min read


Just Do Yo Damn Job Part II
An example of simply doing the job you are asked.

Rajah Smart
Oct 30, 20221 min read


Republican, Democrat, or Independent: Voter Exhaustion
To vote or not to vote? Is this a responsibility like it was before?

Khalil Muhammed
Oct 27, 20223 min read


Leadership is a Mindset, Not Just a Title
Leadership requires a commitment to improving staff and products versus micromanaging staff.

Rajah Smart
Oct 27, 20224 min read


Don’t Let Traditional Define Untraditional
Having a mental disorder doesn't make you abnormal--

Nina Holmes
Oct 23, 20222 min read


How Are You? Such An Underused Phrase--
Understand the energy people take from you with no payback

Rajah Smart
Oct 19, 20223 min read


The Menopause Chronicles
What is menopause, really?

Felicia Banks
Oct 10, 20223 min read


I Struggle to Write About Love
Trying to write about love can be challenging--

Rajah Smart
Sep 27, 20223 min read
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