Ever been so used to silence you didn’t realize you were starving for connection? In this episode, author Vanessa Riley reflects on the soul-refreshing experience of attending the Black Romance Book Fest—a weekend of joy, sisterhood, and validation. She contrasts this with the isolation often felt in mainstream spaces, weaving in the powerful words of Gwendolyn Brooks to honor the resilience and creativity.
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Fellowship and Flowers: A Weekend That Filled…
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Ever been so used to silence you didn’t realize you were starving for connection? In this episode, author Vanessa Riley reflects on the soul-refreshing experience of attending the Black Romance Book Fest—a weekend of joy, sisterhood, and validation. She contrasts this with the isolation often felt in mainstream spaces, weaving in the powerful words of Gwendolyn Brooks to honor the resilience and creativity.