dailyprompt | Black History Everyday

How do you relax? By being quiet and resting.

If you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be? Um

Share a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home. I traveled from Oakland, CA to Johannesburg, South Africa in January of 2020 right before the world shut down. The distance is 10,533 miles. It was a fantastic trip.

Are you holding a grudge? No, because it only harms me, not the other person.

What does your ideal home look like? I am in it. Quiet and peaceful. Filled with love.

What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life? Affirmations and meditation.

How are you feeling right now? I feel good. Cue the James Brown music.

What was the last thing you searched for online? Why were you looking for it? The “Harlem Honeys and Bears Swim team”. Read about them in AARP magazine and wanted to include in BlackHistoryEveryday.com. Checked on line to verify and get a photo.

What’s your favorite time of day? Right before Dawn that time when the crickets and the birds are silent. It’s magical.

Where did your name come from? Akilah is Arabic and means “intelligent, wise”. My goddaughter couldn’t pronounce Akilah and she said Kiki.