You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel by Akwaeke Emezi Set in both Brooklyn, NY, and Trinidad, West Indies, author Akwaeze Emezi takes us on a ride with Feyi, a Nigerian-American twenty-something struggling to come to terms with a personal tragedy. We...
Books to Film Sistah Girls, have you ever read a book and thought, “this should be a movie?” It happens to me all the time, and while the argument can be made that some movie adaptations from books aren’t as good it still doesn’t stop me from...
I wanted to start a series that allowed Black women to share their feelings and experiences during COVID-19. It’s no secret this virus is killing Black people at an alarming rate. While watching the news I noticed the absence of Black women’s voices. We are being hit...
During my car time in the morning, I have my time with my favorite podcasts. Sometimes I tune into the Breakfast Club for my current hip hop culture, while other times I listen to The NOD. But on the days I want to put my mindfulness first I give my undivided...
Independent contemporary gospel artist Jekalyn Carr is only 20 years old and has already won the highly coveted Stellar Award. The Arkansas native began singing at the tender age of five. In 2013, she released the single “Greater Is Coming,” independently on her...
Writing because you’re dying? I was having a text conversation with my friend Lissa (hey girl hey) and I wanted her feedback on a piece I’d written “The Altar.” I wanted her honest opinion, if she hated it I just wanted to know why? It might...
For women of color to continue the conversations that we have in the nail salon, beauty parlor, church, and during our lunch breaks at work. This is a place where you can kick off your shoes and get comfortable.