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Tomeko Brown

Tomeko is a North Carolina native with a passion for writing and education. She began her creative journey by playing the clarinet as a child, which sparked her love for the arts. She hopes to continue to inspire kids and adults to see the power of community and perseverance.

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Find Rest in the Stillness of Winter Tomeko Brown • Dec 9, 2025

When you find yourself in a winter season that feels cold and harsh, sit in stillness and allow the words of the psalmist to saturate your weariness: “Be still and know that He is God" (Psalm 46:10). -Tomeko Brown

Winter can take various forms — the natural season of winter and the winter season of life. You may look at this and wonder: What is the difference? The natural season of winter can be seen in the … (more...)

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Behind the Stories The Mahogany Contributors As contributors we come together to use our real voices, to talk our unique talk, to have our own say. When we share our sorrows and our joys through the power of our storytelling, our real Black Girl Magic shines through. We’ll have our sisters nodding their heads and snapping their fingers in recognition and the joy of being recognized. This is the spot where we amplify one another’s voices.

Behind the Stories The Mahogany Contributors Meet the Team As contributors we come together to use our real voices, to talk our unique talk, to have our own say. When we share our sorrows and our joys through the power of our storytelling, our real Black Girl Magic shines through. We’ll have our sisters nodding their heads and snapping their fingers in recognition and the joy of being recognized. This is the spot where we amplify one another’s voices.