Esmesha’s Life: Celebrating Hip-Hop Culture at The Dirty South Exhibition at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

November 22, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

I’ve always been proud to be a native of the #DirtySouth. Houston is my home. The South’s enigmatic culture permeates through film, music, fashion and art – and it’s hard to ignore the immutable presence of Southern influence throughout society. I grew up in Trinity Gardens (near Fifth Ward) and my childhood resonated with the […]

Struggles of Breaking Generational Curses and Unlearning “The Culture”

July 24, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

I recently ran across talk show host Funky Dineva’s YouTube video that was so eloquently titled: Black People Have Alot of Unlearning To Do! There, in the thumbnail, was a picture of a Black woman and two small children. Intrigued immediately, I clicked on the link and the message that was conveyed hit harder than […]

Why Telfar Is The Brand That Keeps On Giving

July 12, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

Founded in 2005, Telfar is a New York-based brand that you simply cannot overlook. If you log into Instagram, you’ll immediately spot one of their iconic bags within minutes of scrolling. Many are not aware that the rise of this fashion house was far from an overnight success. The visionary behind Telfar’s slayage, Telfar Clemens, […]

Feelin’ Like A Queen with Cloud Runway

March 18, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

Every now and then you happen upon a brand with a vision that shines brighter than the cosmos: the unmatched fire within the passion, the love and the overall message just somehow brings you to truly adore their ascent even more. Cloud Runway is that pivotal brand. Cloud Runway is a Latina-owned lifestyle brand that […]