I come alive in the summer. When the sun starts to shine on the regular, I feel like Dorothy and the Winkies who are freed after they kill Evilene in The Wiz. *Cues A Brand New Day.* Living in the Northeast, especially this past year has meant an endless winter with never-ending cold. Although there are […]
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Curlfriends: Danielle & Deja
Previously, I shared my natural hair journey. But where’s the fun in going through this process alone? Every girl needs a great set of Curlfriends to keep her motivated, inspired, and sometimes – especially on those days when a twist out just isn’t working—sane. Below you’ll find the stories of two of my Curlfriends Danielle and Deja. Whether you’re still […]
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Every Girl Needs a Curlfriend
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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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 […]
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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 […]
