Poetry is a centuries old art form. Dr. Maya Angelou is a poetry icon (among her many other titles) who happens to be black and beautiful. Her list of contributions to the world is long and she is a shining light for African-Americans that follow in her footsteps. She wrote my all time favorite poem, Phenomenal Woman. […]
Read MoreThe Natural Hair Movement is live, televised on YouTube and gaining momentum. I recently had the wonderful opportunity to attend my first Natural Hair Meetup with some fellow Naturalistas at Shashamane Bar & Grill in Oakland, CA. I have long wanted to connect with other women who, like me have embarked on a journey of […]
Read MoreI watched the trailer and just ordered a copy of the DVD, Still Standing – a documentary that takes a transparent and insightful look at Black Marriage from the creators of http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/. I cannot stress how important it is to promote Black Marriage because in our society today, according to media portrayals of African-Americans, black […]
Read MoreI ran across this good light-hearted post about how African-American Women are negatively affected by beauty standards in the black community by Charing Ball. As a black woman who does not have the “preferred body type” of our community I also developed insecurities about how I looked when younger but since have learned to love my […]
Read MoreMy ex-husband and I teamed up for a family day and took our two young sons to see Red Tails on Saturday. We felt it was important from them to see this history lesson on the big screen and learn about African-American heroes. I planned to see Red Tails after viewing the trailer but it […]
Read MoreBOOK REVIEW: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson I remember reading about Emmett Till in Jet magazine when I was a child. The images of his bloated and disfigured face were branded in my mind. How could someone do such a thing to a fourteen year-old boy? […]
Read MoreWhen visiting your website I noticed the “What Do You Think?” Tab soliciting comments about OWN and after some thought I decided to construct this letter and give my opinion. I have always appreciated your desire to help people live their best lives. It is wonderful that you have taken this step to the next level […]
Read MoreIn this article, The Root introduces us to Brandon E. Turner a young man who is on his way to greatness. As a recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship he has beaten out some of the best young minds and has a big and bright future ahead of him. I love to celebrate the accomplishments of […]
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Have you ever noticed that African-Americans have an obsession with using delectable sounding treats and spices when it comes to describing our skin color? As far as I can remember my skin has been associated with chocolate, starting with my grandmother who lovingly referred to me as her […]
Read MoreA white scarf studded with beads is wrapped around her head, hiding her not so secret, secret. Though new life is finally springing up to replace the lush strands of hair that have long fallen out, she stills prefers to keep her head covered. She looks tired, weary and impatient. She is ready to move […]
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