In the past month, I’ve discovered and/or purchased products from four Black-owned businesses. I stumbled upon all businesses through Instagram, either through a promoted ad, a customer…… Read more “Black-Owned Beauty & Hygiene Essentials”
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Why I took a break from Blogging
I lost my inspiration. I lost my passion. I forgot the reason I started. For all writers (or maybe I should speak for myself), we go through…… Read more “Why I took a break from Blogging”
Joint
JOINT Artist to artist. Creative to creative. We all have the desire to create, share and connect. Art is commonly defined as a diverse catalogue of visual,…… Read more “Joint”
Brytnie’s Favorite Things
Who said that Oprah was the only one that could provide a list? Right in time for the holidays, I wanted to provide you with a list…… Read more “Brytnie’s Favorite Things”
For Colored Girls Who Were Once Afraid to LIVE
The title of this piece is a tribute in remembrance of the great Ntozhage Shange. My grandmother said that her biggest regret or mistake in relationships has…… Read more “For Colored Girls Who Were Once Afraid to LIVE”
Self-Care Soulful Sundays
Sundays were for relaxation, spending time with family, enjoying a good home-cooked meal, cleaning the house, and preparing for the week.
Entrepreneur, Rapper, Leader: Nipsey Hussle’s legacy is Motivation to the Black Community
“Pull up in motorcades, I got a show today/ It’s all I’m tryna do, hustle and motivate/ Choppers a throwaway, hustle the Hova way/ That’s why they…… Read more “Entrepreneur, Rapper, Leader: Nipsey Hussle’s legacy is Motivation to the Black Community”
European Standards of Beauty still Got Us Trippin’
I bet everybody thought India Arie was tripping when she said, “I am not my hair”. Back in the day, I would have rolled my eyes and said…… Read more “European Standards of Beauty still Got Us Trippin’”
Just Do It
On Labor Day, Nike announced Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick as the face of Nike’s 30th anniversary “Just Do It” Campaign. As a result, some people are…… Read more “Just Do It”
Raising Children in an Anti-Black Trump Society
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The Big Picture Issue in the ERA of the #MUTERKELLY Movement
For most Black families, R. Kelly is a mogul in R&B! He has birthed us with unforgettable hits like, “Your Body’s Callin”, “Ignition”, “I Believe I can…… Read more “The Big Picture Issue in the ERA of the #MUTERKELLY Movement”
Nola Darling is a Little Bit of all of US
Spike Lee’s new series, She’s Gotta Have it is a remake of his 1986 debut film. The series released on Netflix on Thanksgiving Day has sparked much…… Read more “Nola Darling is a Little Bit of all of US”
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