Shaniece James
Shaniece is a California girl living in DC. She discovered DC in 1995 when she came to study theater arts at Howard University and left DC for New York in 2000. Fast forward to 2008, she excitedly moved back to DC with her husband (found him in NYC) and daughter (grew her in Atlanta). She’s been living, loving, creating art and making connections in DC ever since! She now has two daughters (11 and 6). Shaniece enjoyed working in the non-profit/NGO sector for years until making the transition into full time chef, organizer, manager and volunteer (you know, a stay-at-home mom) and a part time artist, and occasional thrower of a good party. Shaniece loves family, reading, art, international relations and development, and building bridges. Exploring the world is very important to her and she loves to travel with family and friends.
My Love of Books and Why I Love Read Across America
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Juneteenth: Why We Should Celebrate It Every Year
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Why I’m Ready to Go Back to Work
Back to work after years at home
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Deciding to Be a Stay-At-Home Mom
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My Autumnal Inspirations Fall Bucket List
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Maintaining Joy During These Trying Times
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7 Ways to Build Meaningful Relationships With Your Neighbors
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How to Host an Easy Holiday Party That Brings People Together
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