b'Publishers LetterWhew, What a Year!Its been a whirlwind of a year. Seriously, 2021 moved at an unbelievable pace. I honestly didnt realize how much actually happened this year until I took the time to browse through the photos on my phone. What at year! And to think that my phone photos only captured a portion of the happenings in 2021. You should try it. I mean it, just sit for few minutes and take a look at the photos on your phone. If yours are like mine, youll see happy moments and sad ones, some victories and some defeats, birthday celebrations and homegoings. Some of your photos may make you laugh while others a little melancholy. Reminiscing can be both liberating and humbling.In this edition of IMARA Woman Magazine, were sharing a variety of stories from 2021. Before we race to the start of a new year, its good to take time to reflect on how and why we made it through this one.Many families have faced serious health challenges in 2021, and wondered if they would make it. Alzheimers disease impacts African-Americans and Hispanics at higher ratesReminiscing can be both than other ethnic groups. If youre a caregiver or have a friend or loved one livingliberating and humbling.with Alzheimers disease, daily routines can seem insurmountable but help is available (page 8).Wendy BrawleyWith the Census data completed, new voting districts for the 2022 elections in SC were decided earlier this month for local and state offices, but the news for voters in SC House Districts is not good (page 12).And, after enduring pandemic shut-downs for most of last year, COVID-19 vaccines were released in early 2021 and allowed us to safely start reconnecting with family and friends. A small group of recent retirees were overjoyed to get back to in-person visits and formed a book club with a greater purpose (page 22). On a personal note, Paul and I are delighted to share highlights from one of the brightest moments of our year, the wedding of our daughter, Kanita (page 24). We are more than grateful for every blessing in 2021, both big and small. Even with all the years challenges, the good days always outweighed the bad days. So, as we look forward to 2022, lets be thankful for the sunshine and the rain.Be blessed, IMARA Woman Magazine is published quarterly by Imara Communications Group, Inc., 2731 River Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. Copyright 2021. Subscription rate in the U.S. is $18 for one year. Editorial material and pictures should Wendy C. Brawley be sent to the editors. Material submitted Publisher & CEO for publication will not be returned unless wbrawley@imarawoman.com accompanied by self-addressed, postage paid envelope. Advertising rates will be furnished upon request. Send address corrections to IMARA Woman Magazine, P.O. Box 11321, Columbia, South Carolina 29211.IMARA7'