Nikki High, founder of Octavia's Bookshelf, witnessed the devastating impact of the Eaton fire on her community, which allowed her bookstore to become a critical resource. After evacuating her home, High returned to find her bookstore intact and decided to offer power and Wi-Fi to those in need. This initiative expanded into a community hub, underscoring the resilience and adaptive nature inspired by Octavia Butler's words. The tragic events and loss in the community highlighted the power of change and support during crises.
"I wrote up something real quick on Instagram, High says. I just said, 'Hey, I have wifi and power. If you need to come here to get online, I'll be here all day.'"
"All that you touch, you change. All that you change changes you. The only lasting truth is change. The past week had made that truth painfully clear to her and her community."
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