The Lunar New Year begins on February 12th. On that day we leave the Year of the Rat and get on new footing in the Year of the Ox. Maybe you\’d like to plan something special to celebrate this auspicious transition, why not join the festivities from the comfort of your home? For example, everyone
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Chest pain, fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, pounding heartbeat, nausea. At first glance, these are the symptoms of COVID-19. However, they are also symptoms of both panic attacks and anxiety attacks. Anyone who has had an attack prior to 2020 would already know what to expect. What happens when someone in the midst of
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Let me start by saying I love being married! Let me also say that marriage is not for everyone. There are many who opt for long-term relationships without the legal ties. But, that\’s not the topic here. There used to be a time when as little girls, we would fantasize about getting married. As we
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Who I Am I am a Black woman who holds a Doctorate in Education. I am a Black woman living in a gentrified neighborhood. I am a Black woman who is a wife, mother, daughter, and aunt. I am a Black woman who is concerned about my life and the healthiness of my body. I
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This year, Black voices became prominent in conversations about reparations and progressive change. The importance of the Black dollar is a major point in these conversations. According to Cheryl Grace, the Nielsen Corporation\’s Senior Vice President of Community Alliances and Consumer Engagement and co-creator of the Diverse Intelligence Series (DIS) Report, Black people possess a
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Ladies, what we would do without our hairstylists? They keep our hair healthy and nice; they become our visionaries. We can totally depend on them to create the best trendy looks for us. This past week, I had the honor of interviewing Maryland native Celebrity Hair Stylist Kendall Dorsey. Kendall is trotting his way to becoming
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When someone learns that a family member or friend is Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, or Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ), one may experience a mixture of emotions ranging from shock, denial, guilt, and anger, to relief and acceptance. According to Lambda Legal, approximately one in every four families in this country has a family member who is LGBTQ.
Your LGBTQ Relative/Friend: Talk, Learn, Respect, Love Read More »
Image by: Quianna Taylor People of color, particularly Black people, both female and male, were not conditioned to love our hair or its texture, and we\’re faced with hair texture discrimination. A study conducted by The Perception Institute entitled The Good Hair Study suggests that “a majority of people, regardless of race and gender, hold
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This is my third article covering my experiences of the impact of COVID-19 on my personal life. I believe it is important that I am transparent about these experiences as a means to enlightening others and provide more awareness of the reality of this monster virus! The COVID-19 pandemic draws attention to the connections across
Mask on? Mask off? Mask on! Read More »
If your social media feeds are anything like mine, you can’t get very far in them without catching wind of the latest celebrity being “cancelled” or seeing someone propose who the next one to cancel should be. Twitter hashtags and the influence of widespread movements for accountability, namely #MeToo and the current cries for accountability
