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Gloria Kelly's avatar

Congratulations. Your writing always evokes so much emotion in me. May you and Onward celebrate many more years to come. Thank you for the work and truth telling that you do. It’s been a pleasure to read your stories. πŸŽ‚

Ava DuVernay's avatar

Many thanks, Gloria. 🌻

Florence's avatar

Whenever I hear or see the name Ava DuVernay, I can almost be certain that something thought-provoking, groundbreaking, or culturally significant is about to be created or discussed. Congratulations on Substack-versary and thank you for consistently giving deep thinkers a relatable and meaningful platform to connect, reflect, and engage through your work.

Ava DuVernay's avatar

Incredibly encouraging. Thank you very, very much.

Yvonne Welbon's avatar

Congratulations and Happy Birthday! I love your vision. You are truly inspiring!

Ava DuVernay's avatar

Thank you, Queen. For your work and your voice. All my best to you, Yvonne!

Suzanne Winland's avatar

Here’s to many more anniversaries! It’s so wonderful to have the gift of your perspectives… And gratitude to Joy-Reid for lighting the way!!

Gloria's avatar

Congratulations! Thank you for all that you do!

Vanessa J's avatar

I appreciate you, your artistry, your journey! Thank you for inviting us to take part. Happy Birthday, Onward! πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ

Grace Lee's avatar

Congratulations and thank you! You're inspiring me to jump in too! Onward!

Psychedelic Literature's avatar

Congrats on the milestone! Creatives create, and the most creative creators inspire others to create the best of ourselves and the world we need to exist. You have done that in film and now with Onward. As the ole folks usta say, "Keep on keepin' on!," as you continue to help craft a world where humans can be their most humane selves.

Bre's avatar

Thank You so

sue simon's avatar

Go, Ava!! Am glad you've found another fora in which to share your insights and perspective. Keep up your great efforts. You weave an important connection between art and social justice and help us make sense of the world.

Ava DuVernay's avatar

Thank you, Sue. Hope you’re well, Lovely. 🌻

Jamie Lee Hodgkin's avatar

Happy birthday, Onward! We love and need you so~

Theresa Key's avatar

Happy One Year Anniversary Ava! This space is such a healing balm of love for community...humanity. It's "complicated beauty", purposeful art reflecting life. It's the bomb curation of ideas and reflections. Thank you for stepping up to your personal challenge just to see how a year of writing might work out. It's working out in a real way:)

Monika Watkins #LoveMo's avatar

This is such an excellent recap and reminder of the power of documenting and honoring our thoughts and voices here. Thank you, as always, for your insight and brilliance.✨

Robert Walker's avatar

So AWESOME! πŸ’―

TK's avatar

I am so glad you decided to do this. Thank you so much and happy birthday, Onward.❀️

Tricia Brouk's avatar

Happy One Year! I love Onward. Thank you.