The Manual

Ok ok, I know I took a little hiatus and people are already checking to see what’s up. Y’all must have thought I was kidding about black folks needing to rest. got something for that, haha.

In all seriousness, it’s not just me who makes this work. I have an amazing team of people helping me execute this and elevate black voices. However it’s incredibly hard work not just for myself but for the whole team and the people who generously share with us. We are committed to this and while we take breaks to rest, we also do so to build.

Just so you have some insight. We finished our website rough draft. Filmed 4 new interviews. Built a new segment for our platform, got two new written stories, and are scheduling our new interviews and writers not to mention editing all this content, oh yeah and this little thing called social media. This takes a team, a tribe, a community, and for us at The Manual it’s a labor of necessity. If you’re reading this, know that I am glad you’re a part of this community, but it’s about the work.

We are at work, and you should be too. So, to the team, thank you for your collaboration. To my Black people, thank you for your generosity and vulnerability in sharing. To our larger community, you’re our representatives and you make yours and our hearts, minds, and souls known, by the WORK you do. So as usual, I love working to share these stories with you but I hope you love the work even more. It’s is by our deeds we will be known. Much love and peace.!-J.


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@ Seattle, Washington