The older I get, the more I notice the lack of communication between families and friends. More specifically, the lack of communication between women. I began taking the initiative to reach out to the women around me to get answers for how many of us are suffering in silence in regard to feminine health. In …
This post reprinted from April 15 2019 to highlight the tension between Washington culture and the changing demographics. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHANGE.ORG Over the last ten years, there has been a war on DC. Not the political circus, but on the natives of DC. Since 2006, we have started to see beloved companies shut their …
As mentioned in my previous post, Rest, Relaxation, and Reflection, I took a week-long vacation to Jamaica. We stayed at Secrets St. James in Montego Bay. Since it was my first all-inclusive, I didn’t know what to expect. If you’re interested in what the experience entails, continue below. I’m outlining the pros and cons of …
I took a much needed vacation last month. With the 4th of July holiday and the following weekend included, I had a full 11 days away from work. Of the 11 days, seven were spent in Montego Bay. It was one of the longest vacations I’ve been on. My version of self-care is getting away. …
Although I’m not a parent, I can’t imagine a situation where I would not support my child. There is almost nothing that could revoke my support. Recently, washed-up TV personality Mario Lopez said it was “dangerous” to support a child that comes out as transgender. The main argument being that kids should be kids. Even …
Photos Courtesy of People Magazine and Netflix When They See Us and the Dangers of White Feminism I usually try to steer clear of films about Black and Brown suffering. Partially because it often gives this sense of “That was back then. These things don’t still happen.” The other reason is because I actually …
After the Gucci racism fiasco, I wrote a post about the lack of Black owned luxury brands. Not too long after that Rihanna announced her FENTY partnership with LVMH. I instantly got excited because this is the first time a Black woman has been the head of a LVMH luxury brand. What I noticed once …
Why must someone\’s pro-life stance affect my uterus? It’s a shame that in 2019, the year of Avengers Endgame, our government is choosing to drag us back into the dark ages. I’m not talking about racism. Instead, I’m focusing my attention on the disgusting “heartbeat” bill Georgia and Ohio’s governors have signed. The bill will …
Business Insider writer Jessica Liebman posted a now viral article about how she never hires anyone that doesn’t send a thank you email. It sparked a debate across the interwebs because in the “age of technology” it is almost impossible to find someone’s personal email address. Especially in the “don’t call us, we’ll call you” …
As with all communities, the plus size industry has a very specific hierarchy. Size 10-12 women are at the top. Followed by hourglass and pear-shaped women of various sizes. Apple-shaped women over the size of 18 fall to the bottom. This opens the floodgates for preferred body types to declare their body positivity. The problem …
