Loved the first part? Want to stay on the Front Porch a little longer?

Thank you for continuing this important, family-friendly Black History Month Village Story. In Part Two of Gathering on Higher Ground, we remain on the Front Porch of YAIT Town, where remembering gently turns into building--together.

This final chapter reflects on how Black history lives in everyday moments: shared food, questions asked out loud, elders teaching in different ways, and the quiet work of belonging.

The episode closes with a Beyond the Story reflection, where Ama-Robin shares why this story was told and how the idea of higher ground helps us imagine—and practice—a better world.

About YAIT (You Ain't Imagining This!)

YAIT is a Black-centered reflection and storytelling space exploring what it means to live with dignity, care, and imagination in predominantly white spaces. Alongside Village Stories, the show includes:

• Espresso Talks — grounded conversations about navigating life in predominantly white spaces

• Believe Black People episodes — direct, unapologetic truth-telling that names anti-Black racism, gaslighting, and erasure without softening, disclaimers, or debate.

• Comforting Moments — short, calming audio offerings for rest and regulation

• Sounds of Safety — a soothing audio series designed to help the nervous system settle after stress or overwhelm

YAIT also supports We Ain't Imagining This! (WAIT!): the collective and activist arm of the project—focused on imagination, care, and counter-world building beyond the podcast. Comforting, restorative merch is also coming soon!

The YAIT Town community is growing on SKOOL, offering a shared space for reflection, conversation, and practicing these ideas together. Join here!

The YAIT website hosts additional experiences, including written reflections, rituals, story extensions, and resources designed to deepen rest, imagination, and connection.

YAIT Town is here for you.

Come as you are. Take what you need.

And remember—you ain't imagining this!