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Across the Water Vol. II – KPC CAPS Call
CAPS members, share your story, art, or community spotlight in Across the Water Vol. II. Celebrate Caribbean culture, love, and resilience—submissions open until February 28, 2026.
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Still I Rise (For My Son) — A Poem of Motherhood, Faith, and Redemption
A powerful poem by Lavonnie McManus inspired by the spirit of Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise.” Written from lived experience, this piece reflects motherhood, incarceration, faith, and the strength