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Seeing all of the recent grads on social media made me reminisce about my time at @syracuseu as a graduate of @artsciencessu. So many emotions going on that day, the primary one being eagerness to get out so I wouldn’t have to write an more papers lol. And when I look back at my week leading up to walking across that stage, one of the greatest gifts I wish I received was sitting down with another Black alum from Syracuse and having them share the real deal about what it really meant to be a Black woman graduating during an economic recession in a country that values multiple isms over degrees from prestigious educational institutions. I wasn’t entirely prepared for the world in that way, especially as a Black women who grew up in the burbs and convinced myself that my @anntaylor attire and extensive vocabulary would be enough to get me by. I wasn’t quite ready to sit across conference room tables breaking down the biases of White business owners. I wish I knew my degree wouldn’t give me a pass when sitting down at round tables negotiating with old white men and sharing why they should support BIPOC artists. I wasn’t prepped for the fact that my post grad life would be consumed with trying to fit into corporate America with a daily 3 to 4 inch heel, and tri-weekly touch ups on my edges, because I could never be caught in the office with my 4C new growth. I wish I knew that when people saw my degree from @syracuseu, then looked at my name and skin color, they would use words like ‘ambitious’ and ‘determined’ to comprehend how a Black girl born in Brooklyn, schooled in Long Island, and attended SU could mingle in rooms with only the best. If there is anything I wish for this upcoming graduating class of BIPOC grads, it’s for those alum who have stepped out into the world and faced the hard truths, to sit down and have real conversations about the realities of stepping into a world that won’t celebrate you outside of University campuses. I’m always down to be that voice for future alums. We gotta do better to prepare post-grads for the next steps after walking across that stage. (at Syracuse University) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd9J6P7PzhF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Seeing all of the recent grads on social media made me reminisce about my time at @syracuseu as a graduate of @artsciencessu. So many emotions going on that day, the primary one being eagerness to get out so I wouldn’t have to write an more papers lol. And when I look back at my week leading up to walking across that stage, one of the greatest gifts I wish I received was sitting down with another Black alum from Syracuse and having them share the real deal about what it really meant to be a Black woman graduating during an economic recession in a country that values multiple isms over degrees from prestigious educational institutions. I wasn’t entirely prepared for the world in that way, especially as a Black women who grew up in the burbs and convinced myself that my Ann Taylor Loft attire and extensive vocabulary would be enough to get me by. I wasn’t quite ready to sit across conference room tables breaking down the biases of White business owners. I wish I knew my degree wouldn’t give me a pass when sitting down at round tables negotiating with old white men and sharing why they should support BIPOC artists. I wasn’t ready for the fact that my post grad life would be consumed with trying to fit into corporate America with a daily 3 to 4 inch heel, and tri-weekly touch ups on my edges, because I could never be caught in the office with my 4C new growth. I wish I knew that when people saw my degree from @syracuseu, then looked at my name and skin color, they would use words like ‘ambitious’ and ‘determined’ to comprehend how a Black girl born in Brooklyn, schooled in Long Island, and attended SU could mingle in rooms with only the best. If there is anything I wish for this upcoming graduating class of BIPOC grads, it’s for those alum who have stepped out into the world and faced the hard truths, to sit down and have real conversations about the realities of stepping into a world that won’t celebrate you outside of University campuses. We gotta do better to prepare post-grads for the next steps after walking across that stage. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd9J6P7PzhF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Resilient. Beautiful. Powerful. ❤️🇭🇹 Happy Haitian Flag Day!✨ . . . . . Haitian Flag Day is a holiday celebrated on May 18th to commemorate the creation of the Flag of Haiti, and the revolution that gave its people freedom from France. The Flag was created on May 18, 1803 in Archie, a small town outside of Port-Au-Prince, and since then Haitians have honored it as a symbol of of freedom and solidarity. L’Union Fait la Force! ✊🏾🇭🇹 📸: @niikaiwells #haitianflagday #haiti #ayiti https://www.instagram.com/p/CdtfGOcPjdM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My Mom slayed her 60th Birthday look y’all! 🙌🏾💋 Let’s go @decoratindiva1! 😍❤️✊🏾 #fbf #fridayvibes #blackgirlvibes #melaninmagic #blackwomensupportingblackwomen #60yearsyoung #trinigyal #trinidad https://www.instagram.com/p/CdgK1DSg8d_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My Mom slayed her 60th Birthday look y’all! 🙌🏾💋 Let’s go @decoratindiva1! 😍❤️✊🏾 #fbf #fridayvibes #blackgirlvibes #melaninmagic #blackwomensupportingblackwomen #60yearsyoung #trinigyal #trinidad https://www.instagram.com/p/CdgK1DSg8d_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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On this day, a spicy Trinidadian was born! 👑🇹🇹😅 Happy Birthday Mom! 60 never looked so good. ❤️ Send your wishes to @decoratindiva1 in the comments! ✨ #birthdaygirl #momsbirthday #trinigyal #60yearsyoung #blackwomenrock #melaninmagic #motheroffive https://www.instagram.com/p/CdOBheLgs_Y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy Haitian Heritage Month! ✊🏾🇭🇹✊🏾 In honor of today, I am proud to announce I have joined @shebuildsinitiative as the NYC Ambassador! So excited to be part of this amazing organization equipping Haitian women leaders with the tools, networks, and capital to scale their impact in the global economy. Congratulations to all of the @shebuildsinitiative global leaders!❤️🥂✌🏽 #haitiangeritagemonth #haiti #ayiti #blackwomenrock #porshiamagic #globalleaders #haitianleaders https://www.instagram.com/p/CdBzly-v4wP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy NGO Anniversary to H+!❤️ Today is the day we received Special Consultative Status on the @unitednations Economic and Social Council. 🌍✊🏾 An incredible milestone that expanded our reach in advocating for dancers and artists globally!✨ Congratulations @safithomas on bringing vision to reality, and @hiphopdanceconservatory for providing amazing services to dancers and artists that allow us to thrive in the global arts economy.✊🏾 🔗Link in bio for more about H+ and our groundbreaking community services for dancers and artists. #unitednations #dancers #artistsoninstagram #ngo #danceadvocacy #danceexecutive #supportartists (at United Nations) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc6Fvf5v5iJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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See you at the party! 😍🎉🥳🔥❤️✊🏾✌🏽😎 ✨✨✨✨✨ Posted @withregram • @hiphopdanceconservatory 📣📣📣 NYC Dancers: 🌸 Spring has officially SPRUNG 🌻 and @hiphopdanceconservatory is back with our next H+ | Doorstep DanceMart® on TUESDAY, April 26th from 2pm - 7pm. It’s time to come out of hibernation and party with us at the illustrious @nylivearts in Chelsea! 💃🏼🕺🏽💃🏿 🛒🛍 Come dance, eat, and collect your monthly supply of fresh produce, staple starches, gourmet goods, PPE gear, menstrual products, sexual wellness products, and more! 🎉 And if it wasn’t enough to celebrate all this abundance of groceries and goods, we’re ALSO celebrating our Executive Director @porshiaderival ‘s birthday!!! 🤎🖤🤎 🚕 Need a @lyft home instead of taking public transportation? No worries! We’ll get you to your doorstep with your groceries! *Lyft rides are $25 maximum per ride and first come, first served. ✍️ RSVP at link in bio or at www.hdcny.org/dancemart ❗️Kindly note, though New York State regulations regarding COVID safety have been lifted, we ask everyone attending to adhere to H+ and NYLA policies: 🍊 Please show proof of vaccination for entry. You are also welcome to curbside pick-up and outdoor dining (weather permitting). 🍊 Please wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times indoors. We will also be providing KN95 masks at the door. 🍊 All eating and drinking will take place outside. 🍊 If you do not follow the above policies, we will kindly ask you to leave the event. Stay safe. Be healthy. And most of all, keep dancing! 😊 #nycdancerslife #nycdancecommunity #foodinsecurity #foodawareness #covid19 #nycholidays #newyorklivearts (at New York Live Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcyirnnP3YS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy Birthday to my amazing twin brother @skyd87! My rock and the one whose held me down since the womb!!!✊🏾🙏🏽 Love you Sky, and thanks for always breathing life into me during the good times and hard times. ❤️✨❤️✨❤️ #twinflame #blacktwins #blacklove #melaninmagic #fraternaltwins #ariesseason #aprilbabies https://www.instagram.com/p/CcY0fixPhgS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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There’s never been a moment where I’ve felt like I’ve had it all figured out. If I excelled in my professional career, then I was constantly working on mastering self-love, romantic relationships, body acceptance, in fear that failing at one meant I would fail at them all.✨ Sometimes to the point of my own physically and emotionally detriment. They say with age comes wisdom, and new Birthdays come new beginnings.🎂🔥 So, what if new beginnings meant reveling in the imperfections of life, knowing sometimes things won’t go exactly as planned? I don’t know exactly what this looks like for this Birthday ahead, but I do know there is some sweetness in sitting into the unknown of what’s ahead with a clear mind and open heart. Maybe that’s the way life goes, maybe it’s the Aries♈️ Adventurer in me, but hey?🤷🏽‍♀️ She Ready!!! ✊🏾❤️ ✨PORSHIA DAY | 04.15.2022✨ #birthday #birthdaygirl #ariesseason #blackwomenrock #melaninmagic #aprilbirthday (at H+ The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcQRQ-Yr3r1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Remember when we were kids and we wanted to be all grown up…❤️✨❤️ #nationalsiblingsday #blacksiblings #blacklove #siblinglove #blackexcellence #melaninmagic https://www.instagram.com/p/CcL2VhIP9dK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I’m always get a little teary eyed when I see photos of me right before the pandemic. Looking right into the eyes of a woman working to understand herself so deeply. I don’t have any shame towards the challenges I faced pre-pandemic life. Hell, I am still facing many of those challenges now, but these last two years, babyyy, has given me tons of room to sit down and think about who I honestly want to be and the steps to get there. Grateful for myself for remaining so strong. ❤️ #throwbackthursday #tbt #prepandemic #womenshistorymonth #blackhistory https://www.instagram.com/p/CbgVEVkA7rV/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Forget meeting someone at the club, on dating apps, or casual nightlife affairs, I wanna meet someone I jive with at @shopritestores 🛒 on a Sunday afternoon wearing a hoodie, no make-up and messy hair.❤️😍 A serendipitous and unexpected moment that catches me off guard while hunting for jalapeño chips and kombucha in Aisle 6.🛍 📸: @ak47division #datingin2022 #datingishard #datingwhileblack #datingadvice https://www.instagram.com/p/CbC3_t0uGyT/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Forget meeting someone at the club, on dating apps, or casual nightlife affairs, I wanna meet someone I jive with at @shopritestores 🛒 on a Sunday afternoon wearing a hoodie, no make-up and messy hair.❤️😍 A serendipitous and unexpected moment that catches me off guard while hunting for jalapeño chips and kombucha in Aisle 6. 🛍 📸: @ak47division #datingin2022 #datingishard #datingwhileblack #datingadvice https://www.instagram.com/p/CbApozTOKxy/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Forget meeting someone at the club, on dating apps, or casual nightlife affairs, I wanna meet someone I jive with at @shopritestores 🛒 on a Sunday afternoon wearing a hoodie, no make-up and messy hair.❤️😍 A serendipitous and unexpected moment that catches me off guard while hunting for jalapeño chips and kombucha in Aisle 6. 🛍 #datingin2022 #datingishard #datingwhileblack #datingadvice https://www.instagram.com/p/CbApozTOKxy/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Check out the baddie with the bawwdddy! 👀🥵😍 #tbt to shooting #noshame, an advocacy campaign by @hiphopdanceconservatory talking about body image, body consciousness, and body inclusivity.✊🏾❤️ 📸: @ak47division #womenshistorymonth #blackhistory #blackwomenshistory #melaninmagic #bodypositivity #allbodiesarebeautiful #blacklove #blackbodies #blackherstorymonth #throwbackthursday (at H+ The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca8ZQAWgWo9/?utm_medium=tumblr