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While living in San Francisco, however, she receives a surprise birthday gift that reminds her of what’s most important.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnn Champion Shaw is a native of Orlando, Florida. She received her BA from Clark Atlanta University and MDiv from Emory University, Candler School of Theology, Atlanta, Georgia. Presently, she is a board-certified chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains and serves with her husband as the Executive Pastor of Bethel AME Church, San Francisco, California. They have two children. 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This silence has been passed down from mother to daughter, profoundly impacting Black Women's worldview. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs an Interfaith Minister and Social Worker, Dr. Ahmondra brings a unique perspective to the function of silence and its impact on Black Women. \"This silence has stolen our power, dimmed our voices, and impacted our well-being. It is time to break The Legacy of Silence and reclaim our voices.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDr. Ahmondra's book delivers a powerful and moving account of her journey to break The Legacy of silence and reclaim her power. It is a must-read for Black Women of all ages seeking to better understand themselves and their ancestral heritage. It is also a valuable resource for those who work with Black Women or are interested in learning more about their challenges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFollowing her journey, readers witness the strength, courage, and resiliency Black Women exhibit while keeping painful secrets of childhood trauma, domestic violence, drug addiction, and paralyzing grief hidden deep within.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Uncrowned Queen is a must-read for Black Women of all ages seeking to better understand themselves and their ancestral heritage. It is also a valuable resource for those who work with Black Women or are interested in learning more about their challenges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDr. Ahmondra's passion for empowering Black Women led her to create The Original Queens Sacred Community. 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Ahmondra McClendon, an ordained Interfaith Minister, holds a Master of Social Work Degree from San Francisco State University and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from New York Theological Seminary. With thirty-five + years in human service delivery, she has a unique insight into life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlthough her life is in harmony now, it wasn't always. For many years she existed within The Legacy of Silence, a generational pattern of behavior. Living behind a wall of silence, she was trapped in a world of painful secrets while acting as if everything was okay. Then, realizing that circumstances did not have to determine her future, Dr. Ahmondra changed her thinking. Making herself the priority in life, she transitioned from pain into passion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA passionate advocate for healing, Dr. Ahmondra has an urgent call to action for Black Women from the African Diaspora. \"For decades, we've been at the forefront of the fight for justice, saving everyone while suffering silently. NO MORE! It is time for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"US TOO\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e refocus our attention.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo facilitate change, she created The Original Queens Sacred Community. 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Not until she loses her eyesight does she finally allow herself to stop putting herself aside and be who she always has been…a strong, insightful, creative, resilient, faith driven, funny, and fun-loving woman; a Resurrected Woman!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdditionally, this beautifully written and beautifully designed memoir allows the reader to find connections in some of the poems through Personal Reflection opportunities if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRosebud spent all of her younger years, from birth to undergraduate school in Florida. 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