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With themes of resilience, victory, and joy as a healing balm, Joy in the Belly of a Riot is a beautiful manifestation of how poetry has the power to heal and help one overcome pain.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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In July 2024, Massey, a 36-year-old unarmed Black woman, called police for help for a possible prowler outside her home.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kohberger managed to catch up with Kernodle, who despite being nine-inches shorter and unarmed, proceeded to fight back against her attacker.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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In his report, also shared with the governor’s office, Ethridge said flight operations contained critical safety gaps including no documentation that the aviation unit was compliant with FAA standards, and that flights took place when conditions were unsafe.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Say goodbye to red sauce stains that feel impossible to remove, cracks and scratches that make plastic unsafe to use, and containers that never fully dry in the dishwasher.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Preyed (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preyed%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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