Black Panther released in theaters February 16th and in just twenty-four days (March 11th to be exact), the film officially crossed $1 billion worldwide at the box office. This year at the 2018 Oscars, Jordan Peele became the first Black screenwriter to win an Oscar for "Best Original Screenplay" for his 2017 film Get Out. …
Am I Black or Woman/Man First?
One of my favorite things to do is listen to Black Girl Podcast. It's the perfect thing to listen to when I'm driving or getting ready in the morning. I can not begin to tell you how I began listening to their podcast, but what I can tell you is what made me love it …
I didn’t Vote and I don’t regret it
The title made you click this post! You're already ready to debate and tell me I'm wrong! You're wondering what the heck I have to say! That's fine…I accept that because I was prepared when I clicked publish! So let's get right into it. It's been ONE FULL YEAR since President Donald Trump has taken …
Be Cardi, Tiffany and Issa in 2018
I've never been one to say a year was bad and to be honest, I don't think 2017 was an awful year! But I do think it was eye opening. I'm sure we …
Nola Darling is a Little Bit of all of US
Spike Lee's new series, She's Gotta Have it is a remake of his 1986 debut film. The series released on Netflix on Thanksgiving Day has sparked much conversation. Like most young Black women, Nola has a dollar and a dream and is trying to make it so she could live her best life and afford …
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Confessions of an Introvert
My name is Brytnie and I am an introvert! Characteristics: Prefers to listen, watch, and reflect Independent of Others Thinker/Planner Like Alone time GUILTY AS CHARGED! Now, although I believe I am a introvert more than an extrovert…I am on the spectrum of being both! However, my introvert side shines through more often than none …
When WE Love
Now that the seasons of Power and Insecure have come to a close and we have to wait an entire year to find out if Molly is still messing with ole' girl's husband, if Issa and Lawrence are gonna EVER get back together, and why Tasha stopped messing with Lawyer dude (What's his name again?)….It's …
More Than a Comedy
For most Black women, the narrative is true! We tend to give all of ourselves and sacrifice our own self happiness in relationships with men. And it's not like we intentionally do it, but we love so hard and have this desire/passion to give all of ourselves to those that we love and we love …
Did I Miss the Memo?
The meeting before Grad School officially began made me wonder if I missed the memo and there was a secret club that I was not apart of. And let me tell you now it was RUDE! So it's Friday and I'm requested to attend a department meeting! YAYYY!! (sarcastic vc). But it's my first year …
USVI Naturalista My Story On How I Keep My Hair Healthy And Happy
Thank you to Brytnie Jones for allowing me to be a guest blogger to share tips on my natural hair journey as well as some of my staple natural hair products. Greetings to all I am Renisha Thomas a career driven, mother of one, lover of DIY, simply island chic from St. Croix USVI. I …
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