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Emunah La-Paz, originally named Vicki Williams, was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and spent part of her childhood in Germany due to her father's service in the Air Force. Upon returning to the United States, she became acutely aware of the stark contrasts in her environment in Germany, she was simply American, while in America, she faced bullying and was judged by the color of her skin rather than her character. As she matured, La-Paz recognized that her reality was shaped by societal perceptions. Embracing her ancestral history rooted in slavery, she sought to uncover her purpose through her experiences and faith. The name Emunah, meaning faith in Hebrew, and La-Paz, meaning peace in Spanish, reflects her journey as a writer, podcaster, and documentarian. Her first book, "Chocolate Burnout," explores relationships through the lens of diversity, while her memoir, "Memoir of a Jaded Woman," addresses the struggles women face with ageism and insecurity, evolving into the documentary "Born Sexy Yesterday: Decoding the Enigma of Beauty." Additionally, her earlier work, "Black Men In Uniform: The Untold Story," highlights the contributions of African American men in the fight for freedom. La-Paz is often surprised when viewers label her documentaries as political, asserting that her work is a reflection of her lived experiences rather than a political statement. She emphasizes that discussing the historical truths of her ancestors, including issues of human trafficking and injustice, is not about assigning blame to future generations or promoting "White Guilt" but rather about confronting the realities of the past, in order to move on with knowledge towards the future.