The first issue of 2020 Fill in the Gap Magazine is coming soon.
In the meantime, you can read last year’s issues at uppcreative.com/fill-in-the-gaps/
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Welcome September
In this month we will celebrate our history. Our affirmations will remind us from where we came.
Loss
There are lots of things I love about African Americans, but one of the dearests is that we grieve as a collective. 2020 has been a year of loss.
We have lost a way of life and doing things. We have lost lots of people, the last count was 183,045. We lost Kobe Bryant. We lost Chadwick Boseman. We lost heroes.
I love seeing what other people are thinking and feeling. I find comfort in their words. I love seeing other people’s stories that confirm what type of man we are mourning. That my love is not misplaced.
This morning Albert Tate, senior pastor at Made For Fellowship, said in the collective laughter and tears flow from the same place. This is a safe place for our tears. I don’t grieve this loss alone.
More so, it is the loss of another African American man. God must need them desperately. I can’t wait to hear the story of why.
I also hold onto the truth that God doesn’t take something away from you unless, he has something else for you. My people have experienced a lot, but I believe we will gain more than we have ever imagined.
The old folks used to say Are you yet holding on? (You need to ask someone black how to respond and do it;)
Book of the Month
Dancing During the Storm Vol 2
Dancing During The Storm is a collection of short stories that represent people dealing with the storms of life. There are times when we have to decide are we going to lay down or fight. All of these stories tell of people who are either coming out of, in the middle of or going into a storm. In this second volume, the stories deal with justice, women’s issues and deception.
Available on Amazon
Our First Season
In this podcast, two sisters chat about iconic television shows and their impact on the African American and American culture. We are available on Stitcher, Apple, Google, iHeart, and Spotify.
Season Finale
In the final show of our first season we tackle a complicated show, The Wire. We examine the complexity of this show and the legacy it has created. Check out our season finale and let us know if we got it right.
Episode When You Walk Through A Storm
Fill In The Gap Magazine
Accepting submissions til Monday, August 31.
Looking for writers, photographers, poets, and artists for the 2020 issues. There will be two issues this year which will speak to how this year has changed your life. If you want to submit a story email uppcreative@yahoo.com
What We Need To Do
if we want to get anything done. Commit to it. Whatever your goal, commit to it.
Book of the Month
Dancing During the Storm Vol 2
Dancing During The Storm is a collection of short stories that represent people dealing with the storms of life. There are times when we have to decide are we going to lay down or fight. All of these stories tell of people who are either coming out of, in the middle of or going into a storm. In this second volume, the stories deal with justice, women’s issues and deception.
Available on Amazon
In 14 to Fate, two women have to make a decision that will change the rest of their lives.
Such a Big Story, So Little Time
The Sistas talk about The Wire. Lots of people talk about it. Great actors were a part of it. Is this almost 20 year old story worth your watch. They saved it for the season finale.
Season Finale Episode 10
How Has This Pandemic Changed Your Life?
Still looking for work from writers, photographers, poets and artists for the 2020 issues. There will be two issues this year which will speak to how this year has changed your life. If you want to submit a story email me uppcreative@yahoo.com
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