by intisar | Aug 13, 2019 | Articles
By Intisar Seraaj “I decided that I wouldn’t have my own biological children [because] I can just love someone else’s children,” said Elwanda Barnes. Barnes, who’s been a foster parent with Seraaj Family Homes, Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama for about 15 years, says she...
by intisar | Jul 23, 2019 | Articles
By Intisar Seraaj Have you ever felt more confident expressing yourself when you have a group of friends backing you up, become more self-aware by listening to people dealing with similar issues as you, or come up with a solution that you never thought of by...
by intisar | Jul 20, 2019 | Articles
By Intisar Seraaj Let me set the scene. There’s a steady beating of African drums tingling your ears and making your body involuntarily dance to the rhythm. The wind is crisp and hot, whispering to you of the dreams of your ancestors, inspiring your spirit. Your feet...