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I'm Shamontiel, a 20-year digital and print editor, journalist, and fact-checker. 
When I'm not working, there's a 99% chance I'm walking somebody's dog or my own four-legged security guard/fitness instructor.
As a 20-year vegetarian, I'm adamant about daily, morning meditation; weight training; and love dance fitness (mainly Kukuwa).
If I'm not cooking, wrestling my way through a DIY project or walking dogs, I'm buried in commentary on politics, news and culture. 
Do I sound interesting to you? Hope so! Make yourself comfortable. Browse around, subscribe to a Substack channel and enjoy!

MOST RECENT POSTS

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1. I Do See Color: What if Black people got one free lottery ticket every Juneteenth? ~ Larenz Tate's "Bronzeville" podcast educates listeners on African-Americans' contribution to the lottery system

2. We Need To Talk: Why are substitute teachers lecturing twerking kids about kidnapping? ~ The blurred line between having a 'village' and victim blaming young girls

3. I Do See Color: Luke Bryan, Beyonce doesn't have to hang out with you ~ The weird parallel between the country music industry and Corporate America

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4. One Black Woman's Vote: Illinois, Early Voting has started ~ Check the mailbox for your ballot, and return it to a secure dropbox or post office

5. One Black Woman's Vote: VP Kamala Harris visits 'All the Smoke' ~ From HBCUs and stepparenting to George Floyd and explaining how laws pass, she discusses a lot for active and beginner voters
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6. Black Girl In a Doggone World™: People's views on women's rights can be reflected in dogs ~ Does spaying and neutering a dog really stop aggressive behavior?

7. Blavity: Who Is Kim Porter? More Than Just Diddy's Ex

8. Blavity: From Old Town Road To Dream Boy: Lil Nas X's Net Worth

9. Homegrown Tales: 6 underrated maintenance tasks to do in every laundry room ~ From avoiding fire hazards to dogs overpowering appliances, make sure your washers and dryers can have longevity

10. AfroTech: Warren Sapp Is Doing What He Loves After The NFL, But What's His Net Worth?

11. We Need To Talk: Lesson learned for an '80s baby: The traumatic reason students need cell phones ~ 'CNN's One Thing' was a startling reminder of how much mass shootings in schools have increased

12. AfroTech: After a FAMU Donation Flub, What Is Batterson Farm Corp's Net Worth?

13. AfroTech: After the Return To the Charlotte Hornets, What Is Seth Curry's Net Worth?

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