My daughter and I made a promise. Two weeks ago, she saw a doll in Walmart that she wanted, but didn’t get at the time. Now, of course, she thought that she could ask for it the next day and receive. I told her no and made a deal that if she had a good…
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RIP Nipsey Hussle..
Today was the day the nation was privileged to witness the homegoing celebration of Nipsey Hussle. I watched the majority of it, and it was very emotional to watch. I will admit that I was not a Nipsey Hussle fan, per se. I didn’t listen to all of his music, but this is not about…
Is Kylie Jenner Self-Made or Family-Made?
I’m sure we have all seen the news that Kylie Jenner has been named the youngest ever self-made billionaire , according to Forbes. Since that news has come out, social media has been ablaze with outrage at the fact that Kylie has been placed in the category of “self-made”. Now, just for good measure, I…
Respect Your Fellow Introvert
Please excuse our privacy at this time. We need it in order to be civil humans…
Marriage, By Any Other Name?
When I was younger, I dreamed of having a “perfect” marriages. A white dresses (which would have been the only time I wore a dress), black tuxedos, a bridesmaid line as long as the eye could see. As much of a tomboy that I was, this was going to possibly be the most feminine moment…
Quick Public Service Announcement: Y’all Gotta do Better.
I’m truly tired of high-end name brands debuting clothes that I am confident they know are problematic, and continue to throw the rock, hide their hand, and then come back to apologize. Burberry is yet the next brand to receive public scrutiny and rage as they debuted a hoodie with a noose hanging from it….
The Beginning of a Powerful Movement in Black History
Black History Month is now among us, and as we use this month to commemorate powerful leaders and trailblazers amongst the African American race, I believe this should also be a time to pay tribute to those who unfortunately lost their lives to unjustified crimes, and the power and strength of a community to grow…
Worth requires WORK.
How much do you value your worth? And if you do not hold much value to yourself, how do you expect anyone else to? I’ve had a hard time channeling my worth and purpose. Sometimes when I ask the questions of myself, I cannot find an answer. Such is life. Sometimes life can get you…
Stop Playing Small
In light of new resolutions, goals and plans for the new year, when making that outlined list of what we will throw our efforts into, we often play small. Playing small means to play it safe; to settle for what is secured and safe for our egos to withstand. Playing it big means going out…
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