<![CDATA[Stories by Cocoa Griot on Medium]]> https://medium.com/@daisygwoods?source=rss-531284999134------2 https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/fit/c/150/150/1*rcqY6x9IdyqlsyxsuGVSpg.jpeg Stories by Cocoa Griot on Medium https://medium.com/@daisygwoods?source=rss-531284999134------2 Medium Fri, 13 Nov 2026 21:37:48 GMT <![CDATA[A Ghost in the Machine Called Medium Needs to be Addressed]]>

A simple call for policy change.

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My frustration with the leader of Cult 45 never ends.

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The timing of David Dickson’s death made all the difference for his formerly enslaved only child.

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No matter what label is in fashion, I will always be a child of Africa.

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Self-love is the ticket to Valentine’s Day every day!

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And the Afro-Mestizo emancipator who opened the door to Mexico for enslaved people

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I became a mentor to help others, but I discovered I needed help as well.

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The sixteen year age gap between my kids was an unexpected blessing.

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My beloved great uncle stole wealth from his siblings and watched them struggle in abject poverty.

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Stress vectors dine on your joy and leave you emotionally depleted if you allow them to do so!

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