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    Understanding Me
    Understanding Me
    Understanding Me
    Ebook23 pages9 minutes

    Understanding Me

    By Angela Rena and Kid Flvsh

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    Understanding Me is the story of Akilah a pre-teen African American girl who finds all about her African heritage on a trip to Detroit to see her favorite grandparents. Akilah discovers her love for self and her heritage on this trip that begins a journey of deep self-love and appreciation for her culture.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisheriUniverse
    Release dateMar 29, 2021
    ISBN9781663220127
    Understanding Me
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    Angela Rena

    Author Angela Rena was born in San Diego, CA where she learned about community empowerment through her mother and father, who worked to teach African Americans the value of owning real estate. Today, Angela Rena makes a living as a writer. She is a published author of several books, a journalist, radio, and podcast host who continues to champion social issues in local underrepresented communities. Connect with Angela Rena at www.authorangelarena.com or on Facebook at Author Angela Rena.

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