Tis the season for sharing dopeness. Some of you may have seen the touching video of actress Essence Atkins’ washing the feet of a stranger. I’m not that deep. Sorry. But I am here for uplifting my sisters, and sharing their greatness. In September, I shared 4 of my favorite #BlackGirlBloggers with you. It was […]
Conversations with Ace
Use a Vision Board So I Know It’s Real
In 2010, I spent 2 weeks in the Dominican Republic with International Student Volunteers. I remember crying in the airport, not only because folk in Miami were mean, but because this was the first time I would be around people I didn’t know. It was like the first day of kindergarten except without my mama […]
Job Woes: No Money, Mo Problems
I need your advice. Originally, I wanted to ask, “How do you stay at a job you hate?” But that ain’t right. So instead I’m asking, “How do you find a job you love?” This could be one of those posts where I answer my own question(s) before I’m done writing. I’ve pretty much known […]
Spooktacular Halloween Party Playlist
Ghouls and Goblins. Sinners and Saints (okay that one is a stretch). It’s just about time to pull out the spider webs, apple cider and everything orange and black for your Halloween Party. But what’s a themed party without the jams to match? With help from Dancing with the Stars and my BF4L Ashley, I’ve […]
Halloween Survival Tips
Like most holidays, the way we celebrate Halloween changes as we get older. Choosing the best candy turns into choosing orange flavored liquor for Jell-O shots, and watching Hocus Pocus in homeroom becomes watching it at home while playing a drinking game. As a kid, we got 1 good night to go Trick-or-Treating; but in […]
A Different Kind of Homecoming
Originally, this post was supposed to be about a beloved time of the year, homecoming– a celebration that brings college and high school alumni and fans together for big games, royal courts and old friends. However, it was hard to think of tailgating recipes or a garnet and black outfit with the South Carolina Flood […]