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05/08/2023

New interview dropping soon! I got to sit down with Derek Covington Smith, founder of The Little Yellow Building, and dig a little deeper into his life, work, and art.

22/07/2023

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Equal Age is gearing up to highlight Mississippi Creatives on a larger scale.

If you or someone you know might be interested, you are encouraged to submit.

24/06/2023

Robin is founder and operator of Pacific US Magazine (). He is making waves in highlighting the Polynesian Community.

When asked about his experience, this is what he had to say:

"The people of the Pacific are currently living during a diaspora. As a first generation Tongan, born and raised in the U.S., it was extremely challenging navigating between Pacific Islander culture in an American setting. I’ve been breaking the stereotype of what people considered to be “Polynesian” since I was a kid and I plan to continue to do that.

The Polynesian community has definitely received a lot of praise for excelling in athletics. However, I was never passionate about sports. People tend to try and stereotype Polynesians as athletes with a big physique and I’m neither of those things. So I’ve worked my whole life trying to help others redefine what they think a Polynesian is."

Thank you Robin for your willingness to forward the cause of equality.

18/06/2023

All past episodes of The Real Exchange have been uploaded to the Equal Age YouTube channel!

Guests include a diverse group of individuals from people across the United States.

Check out the line up in "The Real Exchange" playlist.

A few to look out for:
*Sebastian Jones of Niobe Comics
*Brandilyne Mangum-Dear of L Word Mississippi
*Wyatt Moulds of Free State of Jones Movie

Link to YouTube channel is found at https://youtube.com/.

25/10/2022

Alley Cats has ranked in the quarterfinals of the ! It will move on to the next round of judging! So happy about this!

05/09/2022

Equal Age has wrapped on its first short film "Lucky, Paige." The cast and crew were real troopers. Couldn't be happier with the way everything turned out!

13/08/2022

After a long pause, Equal Age is excited about a new project! A short film is brewing in conjunction with . Stay tuned for project developments!

29/06/2021

Brandiilyne Mangum-Dear is a passionate minster, artist, activist, and healer.

She is pastor of an LGBTQ affirming church called Joshua Generation Community Church and is owner of the spiritual shop The Red Jasper.

She stars in the Showtime documentary The L Word Mississippi: Hate the Sin. She also married the first legal same-sex couple in Mississippi.

Join us as we talk about her spiritual journey, marriage equality in Mississippi, her art, and more!

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02/06/2021

You are Valued! Always remember this! Happy Month!

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30/05/2021

"I have read half of your book already and it is so well written that I could not put it down!

You described in detail what was happening in your brain [during mania] which is so profound. It is a must read for everyone who wants to understand the anatomy of bipolar disorder and how the the brain works. I am so touched and inspired by you..."

This is a message someone sent to me about my new book "I Hear the Black Raven."

I really believe that if this book gets the right exposure, it could help a lot of people who are struggling with mental illness and all manner of life issues.

You are able to help me with this goal by joining my team and leaving a simple, positive review when the time comes. You don't even have to read the whole book!

Please sign up at the following link, and let's spread some good vibes into the world!

https://mylaunchteam.com/black-raven/

Join the Launch Team for I Hear The Black Raven, a memoir taking a compassionate look at psychosis, bipolar disorder and learning to love yourself.

13/05/2021

**NEW GEAR**

New t-shirt available in store! We can all be friends! Whether or .

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16/04/2021

On the next episode of "The Real Exchange," we will be graced by the presence of Ms. Donreal Walton!

Donreal was born and raised in Greenville, MS, but she now resides in Atlanta, GA (available virtually as well) where she pursues a career as a financial aid and investment professional. She helps to educate people on finances and to implement programs to reach their financial goals.

We talk about her practice and how she loves to help and serve others through it.

We also discuss topics on human rights that she is passionate about such as harsh criminal sentencing (the excessive nature of punishment); affordability, accessibility, and habitability of housing; and racism.

We then learn some ideas about how we can become instruments of change.

Follow her on facebook by searching for "Donreal Walton."

Follow her on other social media by using the handle .

Text "info" to (678) 772-7601 to learn more from her, or find her linktree (linktr.ee/Donrealwalton) to schedule a free consultation and find other free services!

Be sure to set your reminder for the premiere next week!

13/03/2021

Equal Age is coming at you with an Artist Spotlight!

Our guest of honor?

None other than Anisa Butt.

Who is she?
Why is she valued?
What are her hobbies?
How does she contribute to bringing about equality?

Learn all of this and more in her spotlight!

Anisa Butt is a British/Indian television and film actress.

She is a podcast host, spoken word poet, and transformative coach.

To see her in action, go to Amazon Prime or Disney Hotstar to watch the short film "Hangout" where she plays the character Aliya, the activist.

Check her out at the following links:

Website:
www.unplugwithani.com

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/unplugwithani
www.facebook.com/TeamAnisa

Instagram:
www.instagram.com/unplugwithani
www.instagram.com/anisaaniiam

06/03/2021

We need more of this.

05/03/2021

If you would like to learn a little more about the founder of Equal Age, check out this interview on Apple Podcasts.

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28/02/2021

Know your value. Know your worth.

Humans come in all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, wealth classes, and social classes. One thing brings us together. Our common humanity. Let's recognize that and build on it.



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20/02/2021

Join us for another episode of "The Real Exchange!"

Sebastian A. Jones is President of the comic book franchise Stranger Comics.

Growing up as a multiracial individual in England, he turned to the world of fantasy as a means of escape.

We discuss his life, move from England to the United States, and his career development through to his current role at Stranger Comics.
We have an indepth discussion about the development of his comic book world spanning over 30 years!

We also talk about the historical comic book character Niobe Ayutami. Sebastian co-wrote the comic "Niobe: She is Life" with actress Amandla Stenberg and landed a forward for the comic book written by Viola Davis. The comic book made history as the first nationally distributed comic featuring a black female author (Amandla Stenberg), artist (Ashley A. Woods), and hero (Niobe).

Finally, Sebastian shares his advice on how to get through these tough times.

Connect with Stranger Comics by following on social media!

Visit the website shop.strangercomics.com and enjoy 20% off for Black History Month using code BHM!

25/01/2021

Anju Verma is a young change maker in India helping to fight for children's rights.

please watch this brief video and consider donating to this precious cause!

We already did...

Here is the donation link: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-childrens-11?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=fundraisers-title

23/01/2021

Check out Laurel/Hattiesburg Equality Crew on MeetUp!

Do you have a desire to connect with Creatives and Leaders interested in making a difference?

This group may be right for you.

Online meetings to be announced soon.

Are you a Creative? A Leader? Do you have an interest in advocating for human rights and human equality? Do you wish to somehow make a change in your community? Would you like to put your talents and

18/01/2021

You can change the course of history....

“We need joy as we need air. We need love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share.” – Maya Angelou

17/01/2021

Keep the dream alive.....

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06/01/2021

We have had longstanding issues in our world, but just because they have been around for a long time doesn't mean we can't take the necessary steps for collective change...

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04/01/2021

New interview dropping next week!

Join Equal Age as we talk with Hattiesburg, MS musical artist Ecleezy.

We discuss his art, experiences, and world views.

Watch the intro here!

21/12/2020

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Tori Tsui is a climate justice and mental health activist, advisor, researcher, and writer. She also hosts a podcast called .⁣
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You can follow her on instagram and facebook ⁣
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If I’m advocating for climate justice, I’m also advocating for racial justice, the rights of people with disability, feminism, LGBTQ2S+ rights and many more.⁣
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Far too often we like to pit activists against each other when we’re talking about our own struggles. Our struggles are not mutually exclusive. In fact, a lot of the time, we’re fighting against the systems of oppression that perpetuate the subjugation of environments and their people.⁣
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And when we fight for intersectional justices issues, we are not denouncing the struggles of other marginalised people per se. We are realising the interconnectedness of systems.⁣
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Long before embarking on my own journey of understanding my struggles and experiences with racism, I was having a conversation with a friend about how I didn’t want to take up space in the conversations around racial injustice. It was at that point where my friend said “this isn’t the oppression olympics”. That was a MAJOR turning point in realising, that while *yes* I must address my privileges as a light-skinned WOC, we are all trying to dismantle the same systems that oppress marginalised people. The same systems that every single justice issue is inextricably linked to.⁣
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So please, in whatever fight you are fighting, please realise that we are ultimately trying to achieve the same thing. When our Black communities are fighting for their rights, as environmentalists we *must* recognise that their struggle is hinged on environmental justice.⁣
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Everything is interdisciplinary and intersectional."⁣
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Thank you Tori for using your voice to mobilize people around the world! ⁣
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06/12/2020

Every hero doesn't wear a cape, some ride in power chairs, spreading goodness to all around them.

Thank you for being a human rights hero!

Join the community, the cause, and wear the conversation. Shop gear at www.equalageco.com.

There is hope for the world and you have a role to play in making it a better place.