"Dearly beloved, We have gathered here today to get through this thing called life." – Prince
"Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe."-Frederick DouglassWe're crying, do you see our tears? We're screaming, do you hear our voices?We're angry, do... Continue Reading →
#irunwithahmaud
I am a woman of distinction. Excellence sets me apart from others. I am one who walks in: ✨Discernment- the qualtiy of being able to grasp or comphrehend what is obscure or hidden (1 Thessalonians 5:21). ✨Inspiration- a force of influence that moves someone to do or create something (Romans 12:11-12). ✨Sincerity- truthful, honesty, genuine... Continue Reading →
"I think the importance of doing activist work is precisely because it allows you to give back and to consider yourself not as a single individual who may have achieved whatever but to be a part of an ongoing historical movement."- Angela DavisThis year, for Black History Month, I had the honor of hearing Angela... Continue Reading →
The world is so much bigger than the cities we live in. And it's only right that we all have the OPPORTUNITY to explore..
Black Restaurant Week is a chance to create awareness of black owned restaurants & support community, diversity, & entrepreneurship locally. The push back is really unwarranted.
"I'm rooting for everybody black" - Issa Rae So I watched the Oscars, probably for the first time ever, and got to see history being made this year. I won't dive in to the fact that the Academy Awards have been going on for over eight decades and African Americans are STILL first time nominee... Continue Reading →
My hands have been still. My mouth has been closed. But my eyes and ears have been wide open. Soaking in knowledge. Basking in new perspectives. And reveling in Black culture all month.
How dare we limit the perception of hair beauty to one default setting. Hair isn't that simple. It's not a one size fits all kinda thing. Hair is complex with many textures, lengths and colors. Hair is as diverse as the people on this planet. Black hair especially. Our hair is so versatile...
Have you every had a cookie with just one or two chocolate chips in it? Disappointing right? Well, I'm VERY familiar with that feeling, because I'm usually one of those lonely chocolate chips....
Dear Future, 