This Comforting Moment marks the first day of Kwanzaa — Umoja, the principle of Unity.

In this gentle gathering in the Umoja Cafe in YAIT Town, we pause to remember that we were never meant to carry life alone.

YAIT Town is a living sanctuary built through story, reflection, and shared breath — a place you can return to for rest, truth, and connection.

Alongside Comforting Moments like this one, You Ain't Imagining This! offers:

• Immersive and Sensory Stories that invite you into Black spaces, memories, and moments.
• Believe Black People episodes that name and challenge racism and the experience of living Black in predominantly white spaces.
• Espresso Talks that explore everyday Black life with care and clarity.

You're also invited to deepen this work through the YAIT newsletter, where reflections, rituals, and community offerings continue beyond the podcast.

YAIT Town is always open — and the porch light is always on.

On the longest nights of the year, we gather on the Front Porch in YAIT Town to remember that we don't face the darkness alone. We Carry the Light is a gentle, Comforting Moment centered on Black joy, ancestral presence, shared hope, and the quiet warmth we give one another — even when the world goes dim.

Comforting Moments are short, restful episodes meant to be used however you need them: while resting, walking, sitting in the dark, or simply breathing.

These are pauses, not lessons — places to land, soften, and be held.

You're always welcome here — come join us on the Front Porch.

The porch light is always on.

In this YAIT Town Story, we step inside Nommo Books and discover the mysterious Wintering Room — a sanctuary that appears only in December.

This fictional tale carries real and relevant truths about rest, darkness, and cultural wisdom. Ama-Robin, a Black empowerment storyteller, guides us through a mystical yet grounded journey that reminds us: winter isn't a season to push through; it's an invitation to soften, breathe, and reclaim the pace nature intended.