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Dallas✈️ Philly ✝️ Traveler. Entrepreneur. Philanthropist. @samaritangrants. Sports Enthusiast. @sportsshawties. Sisterlocked since 4/2024

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I am the moment 🫶🏾

📸 @lalearcreative taken in Blessed Life by @amayamhoward

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4 years ago

Visited my daughter at college to watch some football. Safe to say she gets her love of the game from me taken in Rutgers University - New Brunswick by @amayamhoward

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Black liberation requires more than conversation, it requires resources, investment, and a commitment to putting power directly into the hands of our communities. ✊🏾

I was proud to sit as a Judge for the 2026 Black Liberation Grant Pitch, where we celebrated bold leaders and community-driven ideas working to create real, lasting change.

This year’s winners collectively received more than $8,000 in grant funding to advance work rooted in justice, opportunity, healing, and liberation.

Every presenter reminded us that our communities already have the vision, talent, and solutions. Our responsibility is to make sure they have the resources to build.

Congratulations to each of this year’s grant recipients and presenters. It was an honor to share the space with you and to witness what is possible when we intentionally invest in Black leadership like:

Family Achieving Success Together (F.A.S.T.)
Ron Da Barber Inc. ( @ron_da_barber_inc )
Linked Family Services ( @linked_family )
Theater In The X ( @theatreinthex )
DiasporaDNA Story Center ( @diasporadnactr )
Special Shoutout to @amayamhoward for all your work in putting this joint together.

Fund the work. Trust the community. Build the future.

📸: @chrismansfield_

#BlackLeadership #Philanthropy #CommunityPower #InvestInBlackCommunities taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @amayamhoward

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New headshots, but same mission: Do the most, but don’t do too much 🙂‍↕️ by @amayamhoward

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3 months ago

I’m ready to speak my truth! Call me Netflix for my Documentary about surviving living in Philadelphia as a Cowboys fan. Whewww #netflixdocumentary #CowboysFans #philadelphia taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @amayamhoward

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3 months ago

Did yall see Disney got another Black princess? Aaliyah looked so beautiful going to prom 🥺

Makeup by @a1ambs taken in Miss Black American Princess, Inc. by @amayamhoward

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5 months ago

My new side quest. DJ MayDay. Lemme not quit my day job cause that transition needs some more um.. practice 😅😅. by @amayamhoward

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5 months ago

I wanted to go clubbing, ended up at the PGA Championship. taken in Aronimink Golf Club by @amayamhoward

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5 months ago

Happy College Decision Day! Aaliyah is wrapping up senior year, and I couldn't be more hyped. Beyond proud of this girl for putting in the hard work and just being great. Swipe to the end to see the final choice!! 🗣️🎓✨ by @amayamhoward

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It feels like.. Summertime Chi. My trip to the 2025 WNBA All Star games in Indianapolis was a MOVIE. Literally seen everyone and they daddy. Already in planning mode for 2026 to Chicago. Who coming?? #wnba #summertimechi

Room packages available now. Check link in the bio! taken in Indianapolis by @amayamhoward

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6 months ago

ITS DRAFT DAY! In 2025, got the honor to experience the WNBA Draft in person. Although we are not there this year, this was such an unforgettable experiences. Would you want to attend a WNBA Draft in the future?

#WNBA #WNBADraft #wnbabasketball by @amayamhoward

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6 months ago

Orange season. Black excellence. We move different. 🖤🧡 taken in The Philadelphia Flower Show by @amayamhoward

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7 months ago