The first time I heard David Banner's new hit single, "Marry Me," featuring singer Rudy Currence, unexpectedly, I teared up. I have lived my forty plus years beneath this dark chocolate coating, proudly embracing it and daring others to do the same. But the thing with experience is you get to... experience. And, unfortunately, despite my self love, I have experienced the … [Read more...]
Black Women Can Make Anything Look Good, Including Minimalism
When I get it in my head to do something, there is nothing that can stop me. I go all in. For the past twenty days, I’ve been on an Afro-minimalista journey. I’ve always known about minimalism, but my level of commitment to decluttering what was in my spirit, in my cupboards, and in my closets was iron-clad this time. I was inspired by a For Harriet post on Afro-minimalism. … [Read more...]
She’s a Brick…House! Why ‘This’ Serena Williams Grand Slam is Worth Celebrating
For most tennis professionals, winning the U.S., Australian, and French Opens, along with Wimbledon is a heck of a dream. In the world of tennis, this dream is called a Grand Slam. For tennis great Serena Williams, that dream came true for the FOURTH consecutive time this year. I mean, for her, it's become a common feat. So that's why I don't get it. What I mean is - … [Read more...]