Artist to artist. Creative to creative. We all have the desire to create, share and connect. Art is commonly defined as a diverse catalogue of visual, auditory and performing artifacts. Joint is a collection of art created and seen through the lens of film, photography and graphic design. It highlights the works and lives ofContinue reading “Joint”
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Brytnie’s Favorite Things
Who said that Oprah was the only one that could provide a list? Right in time for the holidays, I wanted to provide you with a list of my favorite things and/or businesses. I hope this list helps you with purchasing some gifts for friends and family, picking up some new goodies for yourself, orContinue reading “Brytnie’s Favorite Things”
For Colored Girls Who Were Once Afraid to LIVE
The title of this piece is a tribute in remembrance of the great Ntozhage Shange. My grandmother said that her biggest regret or mistake in relationships has been giving men too much power and believing that they would do things for her that she could have done for herself! This statement has been stuck withContinue reading “For Colored Girls Who Were Once Afraid to LIVE”
Self-Care Soulful Sundays
Sundays were for relaxation, spending time with family, enjoying a good home-cooked meal, cleaning the house, and preparing for the week.
Entrepreneur, Rapper, Leader: Nipsey Hussle’s legacy is Motivation to the Black Community
“Pull up in motorcades, I got a show today/ It’s all I’m tryna do, hustle and motivate/ Choppers a throwaway, hustle the Hova way/ That’s why they follow me, huh, they think I know the way/ ‘Cause I took control of things, balling the solo way” – Hussle & Motivate Nipsey Hussle – husband, father,Continue reading “Entrepreneur, Rapper, Leader: Nipsey Hussle’s legacy is Motivation to the Black Community”
European Standards of Beauty still Got Us Trippin’
I bet everybody thought India Arie was tripping when she said, “I am not my hair”. Back in the day, I would have rolled my eyes and said “Girl, bye!” See I used to say that your eyebrows and your hair can make or break your appearance. Apart of me still believes this to be true.Continue reading “European Standards of Beauty still Got Us Trippin’”
Just Do It
On Labor Day, Nike announced Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick as the face of Nike’s 30th anniversary “Just Do It” Campaign. As a result, some people are destroying Nike products and vowing to take their business elsewhere. While others are planning to buy a new pair of Nike’s as we speak. Due to Kaepernick’s protest againstContinue reading “Just Do It”
Raising Children in an Anti-Black Trump Society
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The Big Picture Issue in the ERA of the #MUTERKELLY Movement
For most Black families, R. Kelly is a mogul in R&B! He has birthed us with unforgettable hits like, “Your Body’s Callin”, “Ignition”, “I Believe I can Fly” ,”Trapped in the closet”, and “Step in the Name of Love”. Self proclaimed Pied Piper of R&B has remained one of the biggest household names to dateContinue reading “The Big Picture Issue in the ERA of the #MUTERKELLY Movement”
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 affordContinue reading “Nola Darling is a Little Bit of all of US”
Love Lessons
I grew up watching and listening to old 90’s classics. I was born in 1994, so I’m a product of parents that were absolutely in love with the 90’s and everything it had to offer, which resulted in my infatuation with timeless love stories and music that made you sad about your break up, wantContinue reading “Love Lessons”
