Blackberry Lipstick Please!

April 4, 2012.Reading time 4 minutes.

A dark-skinned woman with full lips has to wear the right shade of lipstick or she looks foolish. My brown skin (with reddish tones) and dark heart-shaped lips limit my range of wearable colors to rich berries, bronzes and chocolates. I can’t sport a true read, or all you will see is lips. Now don’t get […]

All Black Cast for Steel Magnolias’ Remake

October 12, 2011.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Steel Magnolias is being remade with an all black cast according to Deadline. I loved original movie, I’m sure an all black cast will put a spin on things. If they hold true to the original it is a great opportunity to display black actors in a positive light. Can’t wait to see it! http://www.deadline.com/2011/10/lifetime-to-remake-steel-magnolias-with-all-black-cast/

Support Black Movie Month

October 12, 2011.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Support Black Films! Have a say in how we are portrayed in films! Use your creative talents and make a quality film. Use your money to make a difference! http://www.blackmoviemonth.com/

What we can learn from Marianne Williamson, how to “Just Be.”

September 28, 2011.Reading time 1 minute.

This is a great excerpt from A Return to Love that expresses our right, as women to be powerful. Now, I confess that I have not read the book (it is on my to-read list) and from the little I know about her, I’m likely not to agree with everything that she teaches however, this excerpt […]