Check On Me Tonight! It’s Time For A Mid-Year Review
It’s June y’all! I cannot believe we are already halfway through the year! Personally, this year is going a lot smoother than 2020— however, we all have still dealt with our fair share of bullshit. Since it’s the middle of the year, it’s a good time to check in with yourself and where you stand […]
Take What You Want (Except For My Closet) But Leave My Candles & Plants
As a fairly new plant mom, I’ve come to realize that few things in the world bring me as much joy as my candles and my plants. Now, I know the title of this piece says “except for my closet”, and that’s because my clothes and shoes are the greatest expressions of my spirit and […]
(Wellbeing ) & Pleasure Play by Play: One on One vs. Sister Sister
When we talk about the wellbeing of Black women in America, we have to talk about the ways in which we’ve been portrayed. Media has often been the platform that’s provided us with representation, whether through the eyes of others or creators from our own communities. However, as Black women gained more access to the […]
I’m GROWNT Now! Lessons from my 20s As A Newly Minted 30 Year Old
Moment of honesty: I’ve been writing this article since the beginning of November. I was not afraid of turning 30 at all, but I fell into a space of over reflecting (yes bae that is a thing). I would find a groove but my words felt fake. My first draft was giving very much: toxic […]
Here’s Some of the Best Black Christmas TV Episodes to Watch To Spice Up Your Holiday Season
Whew! What an interesting winter season this has been shaping up to be! Have you been staying safe but cozied up? We certainly hope so! And as we’re all finding new holiday binges and Christmas movies to spread the cheer, Black holiday Christmas episodes feel more important now than ever. They set the tone, are […]
Retire Your Cape, Mrs. Claus: How To Enjoy The Holidays Without Overextending Yourself
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