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 →
Black History Month Recap: Angela Davis
"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 →
Black History Month Recap: Green Book- Victor Green’s Negro Motorist’s Guide
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 History Month Recap: Black Restaurant Week
Black Restaurant Week is a chance to create awareness of black owned restaurants & support community, diversity, & entrepreneurship locally. The push back is really unwarranted.
Black History Month Recap: The Oscars
"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 →
Black History Month (BHM) Recap
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.
Crowning Glory of Hair
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...
The Only Chocolate Chip in the Cookie
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....
Black Panther
This movie is important because its not just us in another movie about slavery, or the life of a Black domestic worker, or livin' in the hood, or being ghetto, or being the "token." It's making a statement. Showing strength, pride, and the importance of culture from pretty much an all black cast. Showing we can be more than just "the sidekick"...
Melanin Magic
Do you realize the psychological effects of getting what you want based on your skin color vs. not getting special treatment based on your skin color?...
Dear Future, 