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Breaking the Silence: A Journey of Unity
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Ongoing, First published Oct 19, 2024
Breaking the Silence: A Journey of Unity is a poignant and emotionally charged story of two teenage girls confronting the hidden racial divides in their seemingly perfect small town. Maya, a mixed-race girl, has always felt the quiet tension, but it isn't until her friend Cassie, one of the few Black students, is falsely accused of theft that Maya realizes how deep the prejudice runs.

What begins as an isolated incident soon spirals into a larger movement as Maya and Cassie find themselves at the center of a protest for racial justice. Through personal struggles, painful realizations, and an unwavering fight for change, they challenge the town's long-standing silence on race.

Told from Maya's perspective, this gripping story explores the quiet but pervasive racism that hides beneath politeness and tradition, showing how everyday people can come together to break down barriers and build a more just and inclusive community. Based on real experiences, Breaking the Silence is a powerful reminder of the work still to be done in the fight for equality.
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