My maternal grandmother was a farmer and gardener. My strongest memories of her are her tending and digging in soil. I remember how lush her garden was, and how proud … Continue reading Black Love Is A Superpower-Part 5: DEPTH
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#28DaysOfBlackness: Hair & Thangs With Tiffany Shawntay
It’s still February which means it’s STILL BLACK HISTORY MONTH! Today, I want to highlight Tiffany Shawntay (@errybodylovestiff on IG). Tiffany is a 34-year-old graduate of the historic HBCU Benedict … Continue reading #28DaysOfBlackness: Hair & Thangs With Tiffany Shawntay
#28DaysOfBlackness: Spotlight For Make-Up & Melanin
Continuing with the magical 28 days of blackness this month , I want to take a quick minute to highlight Michela Wariebi, NYC based skin fairy and makeup genius. Michela … Continue reading #28DaysOfBlackness: Spotlight For Make-Up & Melanin
Firestarter Hotsheet: If All It Takes For Evil To Prosper Is For Good Men To Sit And Do Nothing, Where Are The Good Men?
James Baldwin said it best: “As long as white Americans take refuge in their whiteness…they will allow millions of people to be slaughtered in their name.” During 72 hours, there … Continue reading Firestarter Hotsheet: If All It Takes For Evil To Prosper Is For Good Men To Sit And Do Nothing, Where Are The Good Men?
The Motive, The Gag & The Game
The Movement is now a buzzword. It’s a cliche, much like it was a half-century and more ago. The thing is, by nature of the word, movement is not never … Continue reading The Motive, The Gag & The Game
Honor Our Men, Part II: The Otherside of The Fatherless Tribe
There is a reason I choose Maya Angelou as the identifying photo for this piece by Rebecca. There are more quote which have been used in this space, on … Continue reading Honor Our Men, Part II: The Otherside of The Fatherless Tribe
For Megan Markle, The Black Girl Whom Is A Duchess
Rachel Megan Markle is getting married today. She is going to marry Prince Henry Charles Albert David, Duke of Sussex. From the craziness that is social media, I have seen … Continue reading For Megan Markle, The Black Girl Whom Is A Duchess
