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In an era dominated by social media and digital connectivity, the phenomenon of cancel culture has become increasingly prevalent, influencing the way we perceive and interact with individuals, organizations, and ideas. From high-profile public figures to everyday citizens, the specter of cancellation looms large, raising questions about accountability, justice, and the limits of free expression. From public figures to everyday individuals, the repercussions of being "canceled" can be profound, affecting reputations, livelihoods, and mental well-being. In this exploration, we delve into the intricate dynamics of cancel culture, seeking to unravel its complexities and understand its profound impact on today's society. Defining Cancel Culture Cancel culture refers to the collective withdraw of support or public condemnation towards individuals or entities whose actions or statements are deemed offensive, controversial, or morally objectionable. While it often manifests on social media platforms, its influence extends beyond the digital realm, shaping societal norms and discourse. The Dynamics of Canceling At its core, cancel culture reflects a desire for accountability and social justice. However, its execution can sometimes be fraught with complexities and nuances. What begins as a call-out for problematic behavior can escalate into a widespread boycott, shaming, or even ostracization. The power dynamics at play, coupled with the viral nature of social media, can amplify the effects of cancellation, sometimes leading to disproportionate consequences. The Impact on Individuals For those on the receiving end of cancel culture, the repercussions can be severe. Beyond facing public scrutiny and backlash, individuals may experience job loss, financial instability, and mental health challenges. The fear of being cancelled can also stifle free expression and innovation, as individuals may self-censor to avoid controversy. Navigating Accountability While accountability is essential for fostering growth and fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity, the methods employed within cancel culture can sometimes hinder genuine reconciliation and understanding. Instead of fostering dialogue and education, cancel culture can foster polarization and perpetuate a cycle of outrage and division. Moving Towards Constructive Engagement As society grapples with the implications of cancel culture, there is a growing call for more nuanced approaches to accountability and social change. Emphasizing empathy, education, and restorative justice can pave the way for constructive dialogue and collective progress. By fostering a culture of understanding and forgiveness, we can create a more inclusive and resilient society. Conclusion In the age of social media and instant communication, cancel culture has emerged as a powerful force shaping societal norms and discourse. While it reflects a desire for accountability and social justice, its impact on individuals and communities warrants careful consideration. by fostering empathy, dialogue, and constructive engagement, we can navigate the complexities of cancel culture while striving for a more equitable and inclusive society.

A Tribute on Mother's Day Happy Mother's Day, to the incredible women who have shaped our lives with their love, wisdom, and unwavering support. It's a day dedicated to recognizing the countless sacrifices mothers make and expressing gratitude for their profound impact on our lives. From the moment we enter this world, our mothers are there to nurture, protect, and guide us. They selflessly devote themselves to our well-being, putting our needs above their own and making countless sacrifices to ensure our happiness and success. Whether it's staying up late to comfort us when we're sick, cheering us on from the sidelines, or offering words of encouragement during challenging times, mothers are always there, providing a steady presence and unconditional love. Beyond their role as caregivers, mothers are also our first teachers, imparting invaluable lessons about love, compassion, resilience, and perseverance. They teach us how to navigate life's challenges with grace and dignity, instilling in us the values and principles that shape our character and define who we are as individuals. Their wisdom and guidance serve as a beacon of light, illuminating our path and helping us navigate the complexities of the world with confidence and courage. Mother's Day is not only a time to express our appreciation for our mothers but also an opportunity to celebrate all women who have played a maternal role in our lives. Whether it's a grandmother, aunt, sister, or mentor, these women have left an incredible mark on our hearts, shaping our lives in profound and meaningful ways. As we celebrate Mother's Day this year, let us take a moment to reflect on the immeasurable impact mothers have on our lives and express our gratitude for their boundless love and unwavering support. Whether it's through a heartfelt card, a bouquet, or a simple act of kindness, let us show our appreciation for the extraordinary women who enrich our lives with their presence and make the world a brighter place with their love. To all the mothers out there, Happy Mother's Day. Your love is the heartbeat of our lives, and we are forever grateful for the gift of your presence. Let us cherish and celebrate the remarkable women who have shaped our lives with their love, wisdom, and unwavering support. Happy Mother's Day!

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life. From work deadlines to social commitments, it can feel like there's never enough time to truly enjoy life. However, cultivating a fulfilling lifestyle is essential for our overall well-being and happiness. Here are some tips: for finding balance and joy in your everyday life: #1: Prioritize self-care Self-care is not selfish; it's necessary for maintaining your physical, mental, and emotional health. Make time for activities that rejuvenate you, whether it's taking a relaxing bath, going for a walking nature, or practicing meditation. #2: Nurture relationships Cultivate meaningful connections with friends, family, and loved ones. Spend quality time together, whether it's sharing a meal, going on a hike, or simply having a heartfelt conversation. Strong relationships contribute to our sense of belonging and fulfillment. #3: Pursue passions: Identify activities that bring you joy and fulfillment and make time for them regularly. Whether it's painting, playing an instrument, or exploring new hobbies, pursuing your passions adds depth and richness to your life. #4: Practice gratitude: Take a moment each day to reflect on the things you're grateful for, Gratitude helps shift your focus from what's lacking to what's abundant in your life, fostering a positive outlook and greater satisfaction. #5: Simplify your life: Simplifying your surroundings and commitments can help reduce stress and overwhelm. Declutter your space, prioritize your tasks, and learn to say no to activities that don't align with your values or goals. #6: Stay Active Physical activity is not only good for your body but also your mind. Find ways to incorporate exercise into your daily routine, whether it's going for a run, practicing yoga, or taking a dance class. #7: Practice mindfulness Be present in the moment and fully engage in whatever you're doing. Mindfulness helps reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. Take time to appreciate the small joys and beauty in everyday life. Conclusion Remember, creating a fulfilling lifestyle is a journey, not a destination. It's about finding what brings you joy, meaning, and purpose, and making intentional choices that align with your values and goals. By prioritizing self-care, hurting relationships, pursuing passions, and practicing gratitude and mindfulness, you can cultivate a life that's rich, meaningful, and deeply satisfying.

Atlanta's favorite wings for over 30 years. Right in the center of downtown Atlanta, and a Georgia Tech Staple! We had to visit Wingnuts for its flavorful Mozzarella Sticks and Chicken wings. Atlanta Top Wing Spots AND.....Let me tell you! The experience was amazing, from team members to customers telling us the best flavors and options to choose from. So, pull up to WING NUTS, any day after 11AM, located right outside of Georgia Tech on 768 Marietta St. NW and you'll see Georgia Tech supportive colors. Here we have: 10 Famous Wing Combo Flavors: Mild and Honey Teriyaki with a side of fries. Yummy! Let's Not Forget: Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce They're deep-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, with melted gooey cheese on the inside. They're so good with the marinara sauce. But! Remember to not forget about their famous WINGNUT WEDNESDAY... @wingnutsgt

We're exploring creatives across the world through personal life experiences, and their journey toward a successful and fulfilling life. "Aligning your energy is how you will find and convey on finding the genius within you". -Dr. Dwayne Wdyer Let's get to know Songwriter, Artist, and Entrepreneur 7EEN. Before, jumping into your creative life, how was your personal life growing up? My personal life growing up was pretty cool and interesting. I was able to experience different hobbies and adventures. Where were you born and raised? I was born in New Orleans, but I was raised on the East side of Atlanta, Stone Mountain to be exact. Tell us something nobody knows about you. When I was 4 years old, Actor Wendell Pierce helped me get my first acting gig. He's a friend of my family. Has there been a specific time that you recall not having your voice heard? If so, what did you do to challenge yourself? I don't think there's ever been a time I didn't have my voice heard. I've always been able to express myself & voice how I feel. What's your tip or the best way you maintain a live/ work balance? I'd suggest planning & organizing your days. As I've gotten older, I've realized how important it is to be collected & to have a schedule. Don't overbook yourself because you can easily get burnt out. What artist keeps you influenced, and why? Some so many artists keep me influenced but to name few Stevie Wonder, Jazmine Sullivan, Miguel, Frank Ocean, Lauryn Hill, D'Angelo, Solange, etc. These artists have a way of expressing themselves with their words & melodies. What would you be doing right now, if it wasn't for your entrepreneurial career? I would probably be traveling the world. What do you do when you're not being creative? Probably sleeping or sitting/laying somewhere at a park relaxing. We know pursuing your passion isn't easy, but overall, how has been an entrepreneur help you to transition your life? It has its good days & it's bad days. Being an entrepreneur has helped given me thicker skin & respond to criticism differently. What fears did you have to overcome to become the person you are today? I had to overcome my fears of the unknown & the opinions of others & let God do its thing. What or who is your inspirational source? A lot of the people that are in my life &/or around me are my inspirational source. Musically my inspirational source is Stevie Wonder. Tell us about your business or career. I'm a creative genius with many different facets. I'm a singer, songwriter, stylist, creative director, set director, model, photographer, etc. I love helping people bring their ideas to life. What's your favorite quote? and how does it relate to you? "One monkey don't stop no show." I don't know the original source of that quote but in life, you're going to have setbacks. However, that should not impede on the end goal. What product or service does your business offer specifically? My services offer songwriting, ghostwriting, modeling, creative directing photo shoots & video shoots opportunities. What's your business contact information for readers to reach you? You can find me on Instagram: @ _Hollygroveee (7EEN)

We're exploring creatives across the world on personal life experiences, and their journey toward a successful and fulfilling life. "Never be afraid of not knowing"- Lauryn Hill Before, jumping into your creative life, how was your personal life growing up? It’s going lol! I always feel like when I’m doing good at work my personal is shit and vice versa but, I'm in the season, where I have a really good balance happening right now. I’m happy and loving on me. Where were you born and raised? Greensboro NC is where I was born but I was raised in Maple Heights OH. Tell us something nobody knows about you. I am the second oldest of 7 so I have a huge family and we all have different nationalities as well, from white to Nigerian. Has there been a specific time that you recall not having your voice heard? If so, what did you do to challenge yourself? When I first moved to Atlanta getting people to take me seriously as an artist was complex. Mainly because I was different, and people already knew me. It took years for people I looked up to, to really see me. I had to be outside shaking hands, boots to the ground for these tables to start to turn. What's your tip or the best way you maintain a live/ work balance? Shit, someone tell me lol I’m just winging it honestly and figuring it out as I go. Allowing myself the same grace I give others. Understanding that God is in control gives me peace, so I naturally align myself with the plans he has for me. What artist keeps you influenced, and why? Lauryn hill. Icon. Rihanna. Mogul. Both authentically themselves and I love that. It doesn’t seem like they have it all together, but they are a constant work in progress, and we’re just here for the show. Lol, I love that. What do you do when you're not being creative? Idk what that is lol I’m creative at heart … I’m always in that mode. We know pursuing your passion isn't easy, but overall, how has been an entrepreneur help you to transition your life? It’s been a wild ride! There are ups and downs but I’m enjoying the process honestly. It teaches you how to stick to something and have undeniable faith. I realize that when I go through certain situations God had already prepared me for it in a previous season of my life so that’s how I know I’m doing what I was meant to do. What or who is your inspirational source? My family, my friends/my team keep me going honesty... they give me something to work hard for. I just want to make them proud! Tell us about your business or career. We started with the simple idea of bringing the best from us to you. Mo’Music is a company that’s “For Us, By Us”. By meeting with each artist and designing a plan based on their needs we help shape them into the artist they can become. We are in the business of discovering artists who can be the next superstar but with that comes hard work, determination, focus, and most importantly TALENT! Mo’Music Entertainment where we help the artist become the best version of themselves so they can give the best version of themselves. We connect artists with industry professionals so they can get booked! What's your favorite quote? and how does it relate to you? “Without discomfort, there is no growth” I'm the rose that grows out of the concrete lol. What product or service does your business offer specifically? We are an arts & entertainment company that specializes in artist development. We handle all aspects of making you a star from staging & chores to music & marketing! What are your top business challenges? and how are you learning to embrace them? The challenge is finding the right artist to invest in… we’ve been broadening our reach to more artists that’s not only in Georgia but in surrounding states as well! Our Press Play Showcase is the biggest independent concert that brings artists from all over to perform for industry professionals! What's your business contact information for readers to reach you? @justmojoperiod @momusicentertainment MOMUSICENTERTAINMENT.COM

The Best Popular Recipe: Homemade Biscuits made with Spelt. When I was a kid, one of my favorite jobs when helping my grandmother prepare meals was cutting the biscuits. Part of it was that I had an affinity for biscuits. The smell, feel, and look of flour just amazed me. As my grandma and I prepared the ingredients. She would say, "let's sprinkle some flour on the counter, and let's kneel the dough and cut the biscuits before placing them in the oven." The good thing about making biscuits is bonding and creating an experience with family and friends. I hope you enjoy these delicious biscuits because we must certainly do. Food brings people together on many different levels. It's nourishment of the soul and body; it's truly love. - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS Ready In: 25 Minutes | Serves 8 | Unit US Homemade Spelt Biscuits INGREDIENTS measurements, optional additions, or alternatives. For example: ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or margarine, room temperature 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk 2 ½ cup Spelt flour. ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 Tablespoon agave ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon cardamom 1 tablespoon baking powder DIRECTIONS Mix dry ingredients; cut in butter or margarine. Add Agave and Milk Turn out onto flour board and knead for at least 10-12 minutes. Flattened dough into a square or rectangles (approximately) 7- 9 inches circles: use a cutter or glass circle top. Place on greased baking sheet. Baked in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F, for 15-20 minutes or until golden.

You say, Sweet! We say, Potato! Crispy air-fried sweet potato chips, for life! Yesssss...Perfect for sweet, savory, homemade, snackable treats, there's no other recipe that can top this. Look, there are days when I just don't want to leave the house for a bag of chips; However, we always have a sack of sweet potatoes ready to be eaten, when you break into the air-fried crispy sweet potato zone, HONEY! You won't ever go back for those high calories grocery store chips. The key here isn't the sweet potato, in fact, the nutritional benefits of sweet potato are fat-free, good in fiber, dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free. "Peace of Mind and comfortable income are predicted by a dream of eating potatoes in any form". - NED BALLANTYNE & STELLA COELI Easy Air-Fried Sweet Potato Chips Ingredients ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon sea salt 3 large, sweet potatoes (we use " prep solutions multi slicer) or mandolin slicer 1 Tablespoon olive oil DIRECTIONS pre-grease the air-fryer pan and preheat to 350 degrees for 2 minutes. Combined all top ingredients in a bowl and mix, then place in the air-fryer neatly Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees, then flip and bake for 5 minutes on the other side. Once done, cook on air-fried for 3-5 minutes at 300 degrees, depending on crispiness.

If there's one thing that my partner and I have learned, over the past couple of years is, " If there's a will there's a way". From day trips, to cramped private rooms, to fire pits, figuring out how to turn work & travel into fun full- fledge lifestyle was a most for us new entrepreneurs. When working & traveling there are some things to consider; before you set off to travel: Tip #1- Wi-Fi connection - Time management- Tax headaches- Budget goals- Back up charger- Keep snacks on you. Luckily, while traveling we managed to find local coffee shops, joined free networking events, and managed to build our websites on the beach including the website you're reading right now; pretty cool, right! Today, starting & ending your work with a routine works as well. Tip #2 - For us, We went to the beach & meditated every rising and sun set. Set time to explore. Set focus blocks. * When you're in a different time zone keep that in mind. Then set a cut off time for the day. Therefore, you want clutter your brain or get over excited about your adventure. and of course, pack appropriately and secure. You don't want to land at your d, and realize you've left behind your favorite pants, or laptop charger. Please, pack ahead of time, & remember to not over pack. Tip #3- Make a list of essentials before you start packing & use it as a before and after checklist. Also, leave room in your travel luggage, you may want to bring back a souvenir. Additionally, do your research! Every destination is completely different. and last share your experiences! I mean of course you're not bragging; you're just informing your friends, family, and colleagues that you can travel, have fun, and work remotely all at once. Final Thoughts! I kept a journal with me the entire time and took beautiful pictures without taking advantage of my work. You never know, you may inspire more like-minded people to work, maintain and take an adventure.

I Am True to Myself Before I Can Be True to You I've Connected to My Inner Peace, then being Pursued by Your Foolishness. My Time is Priceless & I'm Pushing Myself to become better and Original Even through My Flaws I appreciate My Values and will not crave the demands or expectations of others. Ironically, the more I try to show you my good intentions, the more you try to knock me down. But my worth will not be shadowed, my head will be held high and confident. I Have the power to be Happy. I Am Here. I AM ME

These Easy Ground Turkey Enchiladas make the best dinner. They're stuffed with cheese, ground turkey, and enchilada sauce. Then topped with Enchilada garnish and baked for 15 minutes. This homemade dish was perfect for a movie night with the family. If I had to pick one recipe that is easy, tasty, and hugs the belly, it would have to be enchiladas. The best enchilada meal I've had in years. Thank you! –Jane Williams Look! I know it's a bold statement, but you have to give it a try. These easy ground turkey chili enchiladas feature corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, and chili mix topped with queso sauce. They're baked in an air-fryer or oven until the cheese is finger-licking melted, golden, and bubbly. EASY GROUND TURKEY CHILI ENCHILADAS Ingredients 1 ½ cup Ground Turkey 1 pack of taco seasoning 8 corn tortillas 2 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese salt and pepper, to taste 1 10-ounce Rotel original Dice tomatoes and chiles 1 8-ounce can of Kidney Beans 1 8 ounces of Tomato sauce Optional topping: diced onions, shredded lettuce, Pico, chopped cilantro, queso cheese Directions Preheat oven or Air-fryer to 400°F, air-fryer turn to 400°F bake for 5 minutes to warm up the baking pan. Cook ground turkey until done; then add taco seasoning. Now add dice tomatoes and kidney beans cooked for 5 minutes. Warm up the tortillas in a microwave for 1 minute. Assemble the enchiladas by filling each tortilla evenly with the ground turkey meat sauce and a generous pinch of shredded cheese. Roll them tightly to close and place them in a large baking dish or air-fryer pan, with seam side down. Pour the remaining ground turkey meat sauce over the tortillas and then top them with the remaining cheese. Bake in Oven for 20 minutes or Bake in the Air fryer for 15 minutes.

The relationship between fashion and music has intertwined since the beginning. Whether you're in the industry or not people hear about your image before they even meet you. Having a strong and unique image can help musicians stand out among their peers. It creates a memorable creation for the stage, audience, music, etc. Then collaborations start to happen, like musicians co-signing labels in their songs, starting their clothing line, and signing branding deals is a huge influence on their fans. Rihanna, Kanye West, Beyonce, and Jayda Cheaves, all have a heavy influence and are the main streams, in today's trend. This isn't random, either! The reason why fashion and music became linked is that music became a method of showing political beliefs, ideas, individuality, and growth rather than just boring views. Also, we can observe that many people speak and also dress in the relation to how they feel and the music that corresponds to them. Finally, music can be an escape from reality and fashion can create a reality; both serve well in society. Fashion mirrors what our society thinks, and music mirrors what our society feels, both are timeless.