Less than a year after 11 women (ten Black and one White) from the book club Sistahs on the Reading Edge were kicked off the Napa Valley Wine Train for apparently ‘laughing and enjoying life while Black’, the ladies recently settled in a discrimination lawsuit against the company for an undisclosed amount. As expressed by the … Continue reading
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Activities That Bond: Social Activities to Build Friendships
Social activities amongst women can promote, and strengthen the bonds of friendship. Below are some activities that I did in the past 3 months to bond with my female friends, and for us to support and empower each other. You can incorporate some of the things that I did or create your own activities! … Continue reading
A Letter To My Future Daughter
Dearest Daughter, Hopefully by the time you are reading this letter, you and I have a wonderful relationship with open communication, and that I’ve shared stories from when I was not much older than you are now. I also hope that the world from those stories has changed and that I’ve never had to have … Continue reading
Black Girl Story II: 100 Hearts Program
Dedicated to the girls in the 100 Heart Program at Fairfield High Preparatory School, this poem intertwined their motivational stories. Read Black Girl Story Part 1 here Four months later and the bump is half near showing. I’ve been declaring flu sickness making sure I was the only one knowing of this struggle and pain … Continue reading
Black Girl Story: 100 Hearts Program
Dedicated to the girls in the 100 Heart Program at Fairfield High Preparatory School, this poem intertwined their motivational stories. I flunked the first grade. My mom on drugs, my father in love with another being that wasn’t me From then on I was blind, flunked everything. I couldn’t see. Fifth grade I learned … Continue reading
7 Friendship Deal-Breakers!
We all love our friends, but there are some friends you really have to watch out for! We have the top seven things you should never accept from any friend – ever! A best friend who won’t celebrate your success with you You know that friend. The one who pretends to support you but the moment … Continue reading
Complete Guide to Making New Friends, For Every Type of Girl
In December, I wrote a post on ditching bad friends (click here), and I gave you five new ones to gain. However in the age of social media, many girls have found it a bit difficult to make new friends, especially since all girls are not the same. The obvious thing to say is “socialize … Continue reading
Teaching A Legacy; An Ode To My Mother
I have heard people often say that their mom is ‘the actual best’ but let me take a moment of your time to let you know that MY mom IS THE ACTUAL BEST. The first time that I realized that my mom was ‘the actual best’ was when I found out how much she loves … Continue reading
My Hometown Bestie
My Hometown Bestie is the kind of forever friend that you grew up with, creating fun memories. No matter where I am in the world or how long it’s been, we always pick right back up where we left off. I met Andre Williams, affectionally known as Dre (Dre-ski if we’re talking about our favorite … Continue reading
My Fairytale Heritage: Indian Chiefs and Civil Rights Leaders
This story begins with six brothers and sisters in a horse carriage and another village, with seven siblings on a farm. In the carriage, one special daughter carries the magic of the next generation. On the farm, one special son brings the power of the next generation. The daughter, with the royal skin of her … Continue reading
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