Although I will never claim to be a natural hair guru, I have been stopped more than once on the street to give another naturalista on the rise a hair tip or two. Whether you’re still on the fence about committing to the lifestyle, just big chopped, or have been natural for years, I hope my […]
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How to Keep up with the News Without Losing Your Mind
I am sick of the news. The constant bombardment of news, misinformation, oversharing, and repetition of what is going on can be draining. Unless you permanently log off the internet, stop all phone calls from coming in, and avoid everyone you know, it is almost impossible to avoid. We all process information in different ways. […]
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Dear White People, Stop Writing Reviews About “Dear White People”
This post does not contain spoilers. But if you haven’t yet watched “Dear White People”, you may want to start today. A Read. When I found out Season 2 of Dear White People would be dropping on May 4th, I knew a binge watch was bound to happen. By Sunday night I had already finished […]
I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead and Other Quotes I Hate
“Live, laugh, love.” WHAT DOES THIS EVEN MEAN? I have never understood the allure of these three words and I judge anyone who uses this phrase as an IG quote. I’ve seen more than one person with this tattooed on them and believe me when I say, I am judging if this is you. I’d […]
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Black HerStory
I love Black History Month. The whole month I have an extra pep in my step, a little more swag in my style, and joy in my heart. One thing I like to focus on during the month is empowering and uplifting other women of color. I find the conversations I have motivate me to […]
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Black Panther Made Me Feel Guilty as Hell
2020 Update: At this point, if you have not seen Black Panther, it was only because you willfully chose not to watch it, or you’re just not a fan of superhero movies. Reading this post will not spoil the movie but it does contain a general overview of many thematic elements. In light of the […]
