![]() It also has the move Snarl which does damage to and lowers the special attack of all opposing Pokémon. Arcanine brings much-needed Fire type coverage if you aren’t running Heatran. Among them, Arcanine and Hitmontop stand out as two of the best support Pokémon. Pokémon with the Intimidate ability which lowers the attack of all opponents on field are incredibly valuable. Here are some of the most prevalent support options. Oftentimes, support Pokémon will also be the bulk of your team. There are many mechanics to keep in mind when deciding what to run. ![]() The Pokémon that you choose to support your damage dealers determines how your Doubles team will play. When deciding how to support your team, there is a lot to keep in mind. Both of these Pokémon provide needed coverage and can be difficult to pin down due to their typing. Latios has the benefit of being Dragon type as well, while Gardevoir boasts the Fairy type. Latios and Gardevoir are the two best Psychic users you can run. Note that while Earth Power will hit an adjacent teammate, Heat Wave will not. Heat Wave and Earth Power are both powerful multi target moves. With proper support, Scizor can be one of, if not the most threatening damage dealer you can bring to the Battle Tower.įor Fire type options, Salamence can run Flamethrower if needed, but Heatran is an amazing Fire damage dealer to bring. Cresselia could then be swapped for Togekiss to not double up on Psychic types. Instead, you could swap the Tyranitar for Metagross in order to get access to a Steel type move and keep the Earthquake option. For example, a team of Gyrados, Tyranitar, and Cresselia could struggle with taking down an enemy Azumarill. The only real requirement is making sure that no Pokémon you come up against can wall your whole team. Usually, you will want to run a combination of two sweepers and one bulky choice for your Battle Tower Singles team. If you don’t want to run Sleep Talk, Curse is an amazing stat boosting move since Snorlax doesn’t care about losing more speed. Then, its high attack stat can be utilized with moves like Body Slam and Earthquake and accessed with Sleep Talk. Not only does Snorlax have Thick Fat, it can run Rest and Leftovers for sustain. Lastly, Snorlax also fits the bill for a tanky option. It can run Earth Power and Ice Beam as special moves which give tons of value against many popular Pokémon. Similar to Togekiss and Cresselia, Gastrodon can run an HP recovery move and hold Leftovers. It takes neutral damage or less from every type in the game except for Grass which it has a 4x weakness to. The Water Ground type Gastrodon is very good for all-around coverage. Using its Huge Power ability which doubles its attack and having the option to set up Belly Drum means that Azumarill can easily sweep teams in addition to being hard to take down. While Azumarill does have a lot of natural bulk and the option of the Thick Fat ability, it can be a much more aggressive choice. Great Singles BulkĬresselia and Togekiss are two of the tankiest Pokemon you can run.Īnother Fairy option is Azumarill. Here are five reliable tanks that can be added to your Battle Tower ranks. These tanks come in many forms, but the idea behind them is the same. Pokémon who can be swapped in when a bad matchup is threatening your sweepers are very important. In addition to sweepers, your battle tower team may need some bulk. Swords Dance into Close Combat with Extreme Speed for priority is a devastating move set. Lucario on the other hand is all about physical damage. While Latios can learn Dragon Dance, they function better with high Special Attack. Lastly, Latios and Lucario are two more viable sweeper options. By leveling Metagross to 72 and learning Agility or giving him a Choice Scarf, his main issue of speed can be solved. Metagross similarly has a lot of natural bulk and also comes with an insane attack stat. ![]() Thanks to its naturally high defense, Cloyster can reliably set up against almost any physical attacker. Speaking of Starmie, it is a very potent sweeping threat thanks to its high speed and special attack, coupled with a versatile move pool.Ĭloyster is the best user of the Shell Smash stat boosting move. While his speed is high, he can easily be erased by things like Vaporeon and Starmie. ![]() Infernape is very vulnerable to getting one shot by any of his multiple type disadvantages. Now, Garchomp will be completely unable to deal with Azumarill and other Fairies. ![]() Garchomp used to be the king of sweeping in Gen IV, then Fairy type was added. However, these two have many weaknesses that can take them out if not respected. Infernape and Garchomp are two very powerful physical attackers who also have access to stat boosting setups. The Dragon Dance duo is amazing at setting up for sweeps in singles. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The FalconPy SDK provides two distinct methods for interacting with CrowdStrike's API. The FalconPy SDK is unit tested on the following operating systems.įalconPy will also run on any of the following operating systems.ĭetails regarding supported operating systems and Python versions, and project security and testing procedures can be found here. ![]() While Python 3.5 should not have problems running FalconPy, as of February 2021 this version is no longer analyzed as part of our unit testing. ![]() Every commit to the FalconPy code base is unit tested for functionality using all versions of Python the library currently supports. The CrowdStrike Falcon SDK for Python was developed for Python 3, and does not support versions of Python below 3.6. "One SDK to rule them all, One SDK to find them, One SDK to bring them all and in the darkness bind them." If the CrowdStrike APIs were rings of great power, that the Dark Lord Sauron gifted to the kings of dwarves, elves and men, then CrowdStrike's FalconPy would be the One Ring. The CrowdStrike Falcon SDK for Python completely abstracts token management, while also supporting interaction with all CrowdStrike regions, custom connection and response timeouts, routing requests through a list of proxies, disabling SSL verification, and custom header configuration. There are many CrowdStrike Falcon API service collections collectively containing hundreds of individual operations, all of which are accessible to your project via FalconPy. The FalconPy SDK contains a collection of Python classes that abstract CrowdStrike Falcon OAuth2 API interaction, removing duplicative code and allowing developers to focus on just the logic of their solution requirements. FalconPy - The CrowdStrike Falcon SDK for Python ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The description of the Dragon Wing Bow states: The reason that you need a second hand free to reload a hand crossbow is because of the Ammunition property, which specifically states "you need a free hand to load a one-handed weapon". ![]() The best argument I can make is that the Dragon Bow creates ammo when the string is pulled back, which on a crossbow obviously requires a second hand, whatever the rules have to say if you pick apart the language. If we go by the rules as written, then Repeating Shot doesn't remove the need to load ammo by hand even though it obviously does exactly that, and Dragon Crossbows don't need to be manually reset even though they obviously ought to. But ammo that comes into existence when you pull the string back should obviously not remove the need to pull back the string. If the weapon produces its own magic ammo, you logically shouldn't need to mess with all that. Meanwhile the Ammunition quality is all about getting the projectile in the projectile weapon, which requires a second hand if you're pulling an item from a container and manipulating it to put it in place. Repeating Shot removes that quality, so presumably it magically does all those things. The Loading quality is clearly meant to represent the extra time and effort necessary to reset certain weapons from "fired" to "ready to fire": cranking a crossbow's string back, muzzle-loading a pistol, whatever - things that require extensive manipulation of the weapon, and thus two hands. Loading makes you shoot slow, but doesn't require a spare hand, and Ammunition requires a spare hand even if you don't technically need to draw and position the ammo. Cool.īut split up the two changes and suddenly it gets weird. The Repeating Shot infusion waives both requirements, by directly removing the Loading quality and creating ammunition in situ when necessary, and makes your crossbow a repeater. you can fire only one piece of ammunition from it when you use an action, bonus action, or reaction to fire it, regardless of the number of attacks you can normally make. Loading a one-handed weapon requires a free hand. The Ammunition property says, among other things: This is a place where the rules aren't quite saying what they seem to say, and there's an ambiguity.Ī hand crossbow has the Ammunition and Loading properties. If your DM rules that you can have a Dragon Wing Hand Crossbow, then you still would need to a second hand to pull back the crossbow string, since the crossbow would not do that for you as a Repeating Shot crossbow would.ġ I personally do not think that crossbows should be a subcategory of bows, as they handle extremely differently, but based on the D&D Beyond eligible weapons for this feat, in D&D 5e, they seem to be. ![]() You do not need a second hand for that with a crossbow that has the Repeating Shot artificer infusion. So even if the bow can produce its own ammunition, it will still require both hands to shoot. How are you pulling back the string with one hand? A bow requires two hands, not just for loading but also for drawing the string and shooting. If you load no ammunition in the weapon, it produces its own, automatically creating one piece of magic ammunition when you pull back the string. The Dragon Wing Bow can be any type of bow, but its description states (FToD, p. ![]() ![]() The obliques are in charge of stabilizing the spine, while the transverse abdominals stabilize the core. The other major movers in this exercise are the obliques and the transverse abdominals. ![]() It hits this area much more effectively and is a good way to go if you’re searching for those ever-elusive bottom abs. What reverse crunches specialize in, however, are the lower abs. And while it might sometimes look like 6 or 8 separate muscles, it’s actually just a single large muscle spanning the front of your body. The biggest mover in the reverse crunch is the rectus abdominis-aka, the six-pack. Its greatest benefit is that it doesn’t require you to bend your spine back and forth repeatedly, which also maximizes the time your muscles are under tension (getting you greater gains in the long run). The reverse crunch is a more advanced, but better-for-your-back substitute for traditional crunches. Which is where the reverse crunch comes in. So, while a popular ab workout, crunches are definitely not the most effective way to tone your abdominals-at least if you’re aiming for longevity as well. What this means, however, is that hip flexors which are too tight will usually pull on the lower spine, often leading to lower back pain. ![]() Furthermore, they also activate the hip flexors-muscles running from thighs to the lower lumbar vertebrae. Most of those reasons are due to neck pain, but there are techniques to minimize that.īut crunches are especially hard on the back since they push your curved spine against the hard floor. This is, as most of us know, an exercise that’s not usually wholeheartedly recommended by people. Let’s take, for example, the classic crunch.Įssentially everyone is familiar with this simple bodyweight movement, only requiring you to lay on your back with your hands behind your head and lift the upper body off the floor. However, a lot of criticism has been launched at certain workouts that specifically hit the core, making the ab exercise waters a murky affair to wade into. And of course, we all know our favorite abdominal exercise, the sit-up. All of these, when performed properly while having the correct muscles activated, will help to develop your core. From the Olympic lifts to the traditional barbell/deadlift/squat lifts, to the humble push-up and the pull-up. The benefits of a strong core extend much further than a head-turning 6-pack.Īlmost all compound, full-body movements will engage the core in some way. Ever since then, core strength has been at the forefront of training regimes-also extending all the way back to WWII with the creation of Pilates to rehabilitate soldiers.Ī well-developed core is the base for essentially all movements that we do, from reaching a shelf, to lifting a barbell, to throwing a ball. The hype around the core began in the 90s when researchers found that people with healthy backs automatically engaged their cores before trying to move an arm or a leg. Not to mention minimizing your chance of injuring yourself (especially your back). Working the muscles in the trunk area, collectively known as the core muscles, will improve posture while also helping your other lifts, and functional and athletic fitness in general. ![]() We’ve all wanted to lose a bit of belly fat at some point, which will only really happen if you expend more calories throughout a day than take in-but it is possible to develop the abdominals and expend calories at the same time. The reverse crunch is the exercise to do if you’re looking for that elusive 6-pack-read on to find out why and how you should do it. And if you’re ready to work for them, well do we have the exercise for you. Men love ‘em, women love ‘em, you love ‘em, we love ‘em. They’re the crème de la crème of a physically fit body. Sure, a lower body fat percentage makes them easier to get and gives a more shredded look, but jacked-up dudes can have them as well. Whatever your fitness goal is, the abs will always be there, waiting for you at the end. And not everyone wants to look go full ottermode either. Sure, big pecs are great if you’re looking for bulk-but what if you’re going for the lean, shredded vibe? Same goes for massive arms we can all respect the work that goes into cultivating them, but not everyone wants to look like a muscle head. Abs are the crowning achievement for almost any body type. ![]() ![]() ![]() Once this is done you will need to reboot your Mac and TRIM will be enabled. Download and install it from the provided DMG and then flip the main toggle button to On. You can however turn on TRIM support through a series of Terminal commands and script execution or by using a free utility called Trim Enabler. You restart your Mac every couple of weeks, holding down the Option key during the reboot, then let it sit at the boot menu for 24 hours as the firmware cleans the SSD. Crucial told me I had two options: occasionally "clean" the SSD or enable the operating system to send TRIM commands to the drive. I contacted Crucial technical support to ask if the Crucial 512GB M4 SSD I purchased supported TRIM. This is something you’ll want to address. The bottom line is that without TRIM enabled the performance of an SSD will suffer over time. There is some great information on it on Wikipedia’s TRIM entry. TRIM is effectively a garbage collection model for SSDs. Derek brought up the issue in the comments and I spent some time investigating it. After adding a 3rd party SSD to your Mac, you need to investigate TRIM support.Hat tip to Eytan for pointing this out to me. At 820MB/s it is over 5 times faster than the SSD I just installed. Though quite a bit more expensive than a standard SSD, if you want the absolute best performance for a Mac Pro you may want to consider it. An SSD is a good performance upgrade but the OWC Mercury Accelsior_E2 provides incredible performance. ![]() There were two important things I found out after I started reading the comments from that entry: ![]() As I wrote last week, the SSD upgrade for my Mac Pro went very smoothly. ![]() ![]() The shirts became even more popular in the 1950s after Marlon Brando wore one in A Streetcar Named Desire, finally achieving status as fashionable, stand-alone, outerwear garments. Following World War II, it was worn by Navy men as undergarments and slowly became common to see veterans wearing their uniform trousers with their T-shirts as casual clothing. Marlon Brando in the trailer for A Streetcar named Desire.īy the Great Depression, the T-shirt was often the default garment to be worn when doing farm or ranch chores, as well as other times when modesty called for a torso covering but conditions called for lightweight fabrics. With and without buttons, they were adopted by miners and stevedores during the late 19th century as a convenient covering for hot environments. First, the one-piece union suit underwear was cut into separate top and bottom garments, with the top long enough to tuck under the waistband of the bottoms. The modern T-shirt evolved from undergarments used in the 19th century. Simple, T-shaped top garments have been a part of human clothing since ancient times garments similar to the T-shirt worn earlier in history are generally called tunics. Production processes vary but can be environmentally intensive, and include the environmental impact caused by their materials, such as cotton which is both pesticide and water intensive. For example, two billion T-shirts are sold per year in the United States, or the average person from Sweden buys nine T-shirts a year. T-shirts are inexpensive to produce and are often part of fast fashion, leading to outsized sales of T-shirts compared to other attire. The manufacture of T-shirts has become highly automated and may include cutting fabric with a laser or a water jet. Some modern versions have a body made from a continuously knitted tube, produced on a circular knitting machine, such that the torso has no side seams. They are typically made of cotton textile in a stockinette or jersey knit, which has a distinctively pliable texture compared to shirts made of woven cloth. The T-shirt evolved from undergarments used in the 19th century and, in the mid-20th century, transitioned from undergarment to general-use casual clothing. T-shirts are generally made of a stretchy, light, and inexpensive fabric and are easy to clean. Traditionally, it has short sleeves and a round neckline, known as a crew neck, which lacks a collar. And if you love our logo graphics, there’s more where that came from, so be sure to check out our amazing hoodies and sweatshirts.A T-shirt (also spelled tee shirt), or tee for short, is a style of fabric shirt named after the T shape of its body and sleeves. Just add one of our jackets to complete the look. Always in style, our graphic tees are essential for a look that’s comfortable, casual, and effortlessly cool.ĭon't stop there though! Our mens graphic tees pair perfectly with any of our mens jeans or mens pants. Many of our tees feature distressed and destroyed details for an easy lived-in look. Bold and understated all at once, these styles are available in sizes XS through XXL, so you’re sure to find your perfect fit. ![]() And our photoreal graphics are artistic and totally unique. A licensed band t-shirt lends a cool, vintage vibe. There’s something for every time of year. ![]() Seasonally-inspired graphics are a real no-brainer. From iconic logo graphics to modern athletic graphics, licensed band tees, and the occasional message and photoreal graphics, there's a t-shirt for every outfit and every personality.įor a night out, a graphic tee and jeans is an easy outfit, made. ![]() We have long sleeve and short sleeve tees, so there’s something for any season. But, thanks to thoughtful design, they look amazing on their own, as well. They’re easy to layer under a woven shirt or comfortable sweater. Super soft cottons and polyester blends are undeniably comfortable. ![]() We lend an artistic approach to each and every style. Graphic tees for men at Abercrombie & Fitch apply a modern look and feel to our rich 1892 heritage. ![]() ![]() ![]() I will take the ring with the pearl, and I hold it right here. After having found a ring with an inset pearl, Caleb casts identify on a magic ring that the party had found. In Episode 8 of Campaign 2, "The Gates of Zadash", Caleb Widogast casts identify for the first time. Wildemount, the setting of Critical Role: Campaign 2, is now an officialy published campaign setting for D&D 5e thanks to Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, and the events of Campaign 2 are Wildemount canon. That might be worth adding into your identify regimen. ![]() Ritually purifying the items to be identified of extraneous magicalĪuras that might interfere with the spell. That the caster must spend the eight hours prior to casting identify kindly pointed out that in the 2e AD&D PHB (AD&D was very closely related to AD&D 1e) value) and an owl feather steeped in wine, with the infusion drunk and a live miniature carp swallowed whole prior to spell casting. ![]() The material components of this spell are a pearl (of at least 100 g.p. The item to be identified must be examined by the magic-user within 1 hour per level of experience of the examiner after it has been discovered, or all readable impressions will have been blended into those of the characters who have possessed it since. a bracelet must be placed on the spell caster's wrist, a helm on his or her head, boots on the feet, a cloak worn, a dagger held, and so on. The item in question must be held or worn as would be normal for any such obiect, i.e. I removed the Gygaxian consequences elements since you are not going for a change in mechanics for 5e. This older version of the spell set up a magic user to be afflicted by any curse that is on the item - the 5e version usually afflicts the curse after attunement. Whether or not you want to incorporate the old school mechanical features into your 5e game is up to you - I am guessing that you don't. The D&D 5e version of the spell is a lot less complicated, and much less risky to the caster. It is worth noting that identify was a very complicated spell (pure Gygaxian-style fun) that could only identify one item at a time. The spell caster had to ingest a pearl, an owl feather steeped in wine, and a live carp. Yes, there was a description in the AD&D 1e PHB. I am mostly interested in the ritual casting of the spell, but the quick casting using the components is also of interest as I can extrapolate a ritual from that, and bonus points for both! I don't care if it is forgotten realms or any other setting, don't care the age of the information or what edition it was originally intended for, nor do I care if it is divine magic, arcane magic or any other source - as long as a pearl and owl feather are involved. In these novelisations, or any other official sources (including sources which were once official and no longer are, cannon, comment or otherwise), is there a description of someone casting Identify using the components? I can't see what this is meant to represent, and designer intent is off topic, but I am aware that there are multiple novelisations of various D&D realms none of which I have read. My understanding is that previous editions had the same components, albeit the pearl was consumed. Identify (D&D 5e) specifically calls for a 100gp pearl, and an owl feather. Sometimes this is pretty obviously a joke which I can play upon, but sometimes the components don't really make any sense (to me at least). I am making a list of how my wizard would cast spells, specifically using the components supplied. ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s a place where we all come together toward a common goal, so we must treat it with the attention it deserves. Everything about the space should be calming and clean, and free from distractions. When the goal is to communicate effectively, you need to ensure people can see and hear your message clearly. Employees are free to brainstorm without distraction, and big sales aren’t killed by noisy neighbors. Whether we’re pitching prospective clients or collaborating with coworkers, the conference hall is where the big moves are made. The conference hall is built around presentations, conferences, and keynote speakers. What is the meaning of the conference hall? Providing people with a place to get out of the house and work together has never been needed more. While many companies are having a hard time navigating the changing environment, rethinking your conference hall design can help small businesses tread water, and give your business the booking bump we could all use right now. This has left conference halls sitting empty across the country. People are working from home, and most conventions and in-person events have been cancelled due to the pandemic. There are many car parks located in Bradford City Centre.Your conference halls may be getting a little less use these days. Please allow extra time during this period and we are sorry for any inconvenience caused. The accessible entrance on Great Horton Road will still be in operation and Blue Badge holders will still be able to be dropped off at the level access door and then staff will be on hand to advise customers on turning their car round to park on Morley Street. During this time you will not be able to drive in front of the Alhambra Theatre to access parking on Morley Street. Please note that during July 2023, the road from the bollards on Great Horton Road to the bollards on Morley Street will be closed to traffic. It is across from the National Media Museum and down from Bradford College and University.įor driving directions, put our postcode BD7 1AJ into your Satellite Navigation (Sat Nav), or into a route planner on the web at RAC Route Planner or the AA Route Finder. It is a five minute walk from bus stops on Centenary Square. It is a ten minute walk from the Interchange and from Forster Square train station. The Alhambra Theatre is in the centre of Bradford, on Morley Street. Bradford Theatres have also been a White Rose Tourism nominee in the 'Access For All' category.Īt Bradford Theatres we aim to make our venues fully accessible and we offer an extensive range of access facilities to ensure an easy and enjoyable experience for all our customers.īradford Theatres have been assessed and accredited by DisabledGo. Membership is free and valid for a period of three years, click here for more information.īradford Theatres have won the Theatrical Management Association (TMA) Award (now UK Theatre) for Most Welcoming Theatre in recent years and have been shortlisted on several other occasions. For customers who need someone to be with them to access the service or facility at Bradford Theatres, there is now an Access & Carer Membership Scheme in operation. Accessibilityīradford Theatres and Bradford Council are committed to ensuring all customers can participate and enjoy Bradford Theatres events equally. You can download a PDF seating plan by clicking here or on the image opposite. You can read more about the Alhambra Theatre's history and the 100th year celebrations here. It remains an iconic venue, attracting the very best in star names and live entertainment to the city of Bradford. Through the golden age of variety, the 1980’s refurbishment and up to the present day, the Alhambra Theatre has had a wonderful and varied history. ![]() Five days later, it opened its doors to the general public on 23 March for a Variety show, which ran for a week. Laidler had the idea and vision to build a brand new theatre in 1912 and it was two years later that his dream was realised. The Alhambra Theatre was officially opened at 2pm on 18 March 1914. The Alhambra Theatre, the jewel in Bradford’s crown, was the vision of Francis Laidler, a local impresario. It is a member of The Dance Consortium, a group of theatres who work together to bring the best in international dance to the UK. It has staged major West End shows including The Lion King, War Horse, Billy Elliot, Wicked and Mary Poppins. The venue seats 1,400 people and is a popular choice for major touring companies including Northern Ballet, Disney, the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Matthew Bourne's New Adventures and Cameron Mackintosh. The Alhambra Theatre is regarded as the North's premier receiving venue and hosts the best in large scale entertainment from international dance to musicals, drama and Yorkshire's biggest panto. ![]() ![]() Her heritage is the same as Nevaeh’s as were some of her life experiences. This story was in large part biographical for the author. I could listen to Bahni’s voice all day and she does an amazing job bringing her characters to life. I picked this as my book of the month pick in 2019 and never got to it (fail on my part) but when I saw there was an audiobook and that audiobook was narrated by Bahni Turpin, I knew I had to listen to it. There were also a lot of great side characters, I especially liked her Rabbi Sarah and her best friend Stevie. As much as I enjoyed Nevaeh’s story, I really loved finding out more about her mother with her journal entries. Nevaeh discovers who she is and who she wants to be, even though the path is rocky at times. This is very much a book about self discovery. She’s never felt like she fully fit in anywhere, and being with her mother’s family so much has only brought that to light more. Being biracial has been challenging to her at times. Her parents are separated, she’s spending half of her time with her white, jewish father in the house she grew up in, and the other half of the time with her black mother and extended family in Harlem where her mother grew up. Nevaeh Levitz is 15 and she’s got a lot going on in her life. ![]() It doesn’t matter if you’re family or a stranger on the subway we do it everywhere, even here, in our safe spaces, where we’re supposed to love each other up and down.”Ĭolor Me In is Natasha Diaz’s debut novel that’s a coming of age story about a half black, half jewish girl trying to find her place in the world. “We all make assumptions about each other. Will she continue to let circumstances dictate her path? Or will she find power in herself and decide once and for all who and where she is meant to be? It's only when Nevaeh stumbles upon a secret from her mom's past, finds herself falling in love, and sees firsthand the prejudice her family faces that she begins to realize she has a voice. Even with the push and pull of her two cultures, Nevaeh does what she's always done when life gets complicated: she stays silent. In the midst of attempting to blend their families, Nevaeh's dad decides that she should have a belated bat mitzvah instead of a sweet sixteen, which guarantees social humiliation at her posh private school. Nevaeh wants to get to know her extended family, but one of her cousins can't stand that Nevaeh, who inadvertently passes as white, is too privileged, pampered, and selfish to relate to the injustices they face on a daily basis as African Americans. When her Black mom and Jewish dad split up, she relocates to her mom's family home in Harlem and is forced to confront her identity for the first time. ![]() Growing up in an affluent suburb of New York City, sixteen-year-old Nevaeh Levitz never thought much about her biracial roots. 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