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He is the One for me.

By Kim at May 14, 2009 | 1:41 pm | 1 Comments

I have been diligently working on this website which is a blessing for me.  I have put time, labor and so much of me into it, (happily)but I have yet to speak of the " love and power" behind all that I  have been able to do.  It is because of Him. My Father in Heaven, the Lover of my soul.  I asked Him for this blessing and He has been more than generous with my

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Camp Kupugani – Leaf River, Illinois

By Kim at March 20, 2009 | 11:26 am | 0 Comment

“Kupugani” is a Zulu concept meaning “to raise oneself up.” The fundamental point of Camp Kupugani is—in a residential camp setting—to expose girls of varied backgrounds and ethnicities to each other. Living, playing, and working together are the best teachers of instilling bonds of friendship and trust. They represent an important step towards breaking down

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Beverly Sutherland – Entrepreneur

By Kim at March 14, 2009 | 5:00 pm | 0 Comment

Afro Puffs and Ponytails present Beverly Sutherland, an African American woman entrepreneur from Los Angeles, California. ABC Kidz Designs was founded in 2004 by Beverly Sutherland after her exhaustive and unsuccessful search for culturally relevant themed nursery decor for her newly born son Elijah. With this inspiration, Beverly leveraged her extensive experience in

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