Media mogul Mona Scott-Young has introduced the world to all things ratchet. With her wildly successful spin-offs of Love and Hip Hop New York and Hollywood, she’s capitalized on a reality show genre that has grown into one of America’s guilty pleasures. While I may not agree with all the going-ons within the plots of […]
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Lately, the idea of change has been heavy on my mind. My family and I lost an esteemed loved one who was the glue that somehow held our flock together. I tried to draft a blog post on my feelings early on but each attempt cascaded into a reminder of the sheer shock and pain. […]
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How many times in your life have you found yourself wondering where you are going in life? What are you supposed to do when you get there? How are you going to get there? “Dear God, Are We There Yet?” That was writer Alicia Sanchez’s question. She realized the answer to our personal questions can […]
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“Today, I affirm to walk boldly in the light of love and not cower at the darkness of doubt.” “Today, I affirm my circumstances can shape my joy – both good and bad. It’s all about how I look at things. Through it all, I am blessed beyond measure.” “Today, I affirm my failures will […]
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Life has an interesting way of allowing you to see the silver lining in the midst of a storm. As chilling winds blow against our tattered hearts and minds, our spiritual will is infinitely tested. Some people buckle at the mere thought of pressure while others encourage the counter of withstanding the turmoil; however, with […]
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While scrolling through Instagram, I found myself running across young women who coin themselves as #girlbosses… Yeah, #girlbosses are extremely popular nowadays; however, I can’t help but wonder whether the label has fallen victim to the mainstream or whether the title continues to empower endless multitudes of women in their entrepreneurial endeavors. Of course, Sophia […]
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Building a hearty online presence and social media platform can give way for a multitude of entrepreneurial success! A handful of blogger extraordinaires including Song of Style founder Aimee Song have mastered the art of creating an entire empire through the use of everyday selfies, foodie captures and the proverbial #OOTD post. While uber-successful bloggers […]
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