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THE OBSERVATION BOOTH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OP \/ ED & PHOTO CREDITS ANDREA DIALECT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe Are One\u201d by Frankie Beverly and Maze or \u201cYou and Me\u201d by Rockie Robbins (Google that and listen as you read below)\u2026 Andrea Dialect<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Making Strides <\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d gotten the invite weeks ago. A simple plan – I was to meet Ms. Baker at Mulberry Commons, across from the Prudential Center in Newark, at around 9:45 a.m. She was performing Zumba for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 2025<\/em> in Newark – a 3-mile walk through downtown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The turnout was nothing short of beautiful. Hundreds gathered in celebration – honoring the survivors, remembering those we\u2019ve lost, and standing strong in the fight that continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After Jackie\u2019s performance, we joined the crowd, moving in rhythm with our Caribbean brothers and sisters trailing behind and beside those oversized rolling speakers, peering beyond the constant sway of the flag<\/strong>.<\/strong> The energy was pure love – dancing, hugging, greeting one another mile after mile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was having such a good time that I didn\u2019t get to capture many of those beautiful chance encounters. Still, I managed to capture a few of those perfect, unexpected moments – strangers connecting, spirits aligned. One mind, one heart – that\u2019s how it should always be. That celebration of life reminded me of what truly matters. I pray it reminded us all. Blessings upon blessings<\/strong> to everyone that showed up – in body or in spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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YOU DID THAT\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit Localtalkweekly.com to read drafts in its entirety and check out the archives getting even more amazing content from the Entertainment section. While you\u2019re at it, check out my fine artistry photography archives in support of my subjects that, while Lending Their Image To Change, become my muse and clay  as supporting my experimental projects  as I mold them into Fine Artistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also join me and the collective for my Facebook live as I develop daily \u201cPORTAL\u201d sessions. Follow my msdialect Instagram, and let\u2019s grow out loud together! Like, follow, and share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DID YOU KNOW\u2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Newark took place on Sunday, October 19, 2025<\/strong>. The event was held at Mulberry Commons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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