Being Natural has its moments, especially during wash day and humid days! But nothing grinds a lazy natural more than dealing with days like that and more. If you’re a lazy natural you’ll definitely relate! Day 1 – Saturday Washed my hair. Did not pre-poo because I wasn’t in the mood. In fact, I didn’t … Continue reading
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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
Skinny Isn’t Cutting It, Said The French.
The other day I was listening to a radio talk show as I drove home. It was call in time and the lines were open to discuss any issue that callers had on their minds. A lady who wanted to remain anonymous made a comment about how excited she was that there was a ban … Continue reading
#Mygirlsquad Interviews With Tiffany Evans
In 2003 starting in the spotlight at the age of nine, Tiffany Evans became the face of “Star Search.” Her powerful voice made her the Grand Champion in the junior singer division. Tiffany Evans is known for her phenomenal hit “Promise Ring” which featured Ciara, and her role as a young actress on Tyler Perry‘s … Continue reading
Single Mom Status: Run Men, Run!
Men running away from women with children is nothing new as Joseph was about to put Mary away when he found out she was pregnant before they even got married! Being a single mother doesn’t stop me from cringing at the thought of my son one day dating one. It’s as if it’s embedded into … Continue reading
Melanin Fabulous! #Black Models Matter
In light of the new hashtag “#BlackModelsMatter’ inspired by the Zac Posen Bag, Ajak Deng retirement and the lack of diversity in the beauty and fashion industry, we have put together 10 amazing Black models who inspire the beauty and confidence of brown skin. A whole list of Melanin Fabulousness! Maria Borges Grace Bol … 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
Screams Of Silence: Speaking Out Against Abuse
This past week has brought up some feelings in me. After hearing the news that a famous pop star is going to be forced to continue working with her abuser, I did the worst thing possible by looking on the internet to see how the world would react to the topic of domestic … Continue reading
Thank you Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Dear Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, In 2013, I took the conscious decision to become a feminist. Now I know that sounds strange but hear me out. I had struggled for years and had been on the brink of wanting to be a feminist but not caring what happened to other women because it wasn’t happening to … Continue reading
#Queenin! 3 Women Making A Difference
All over the world black women are finally being acknowledged for their achievements and accomplishments. Some of them we know, but most we don’t see in the spotlight. As women, we should be empowering one another by giving recognition to women who are doing greats things. Here are three we’d like to acknowledge. Danielle Paige … Continue reading
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