From tips on how to enter the dancing industry to dealing with social stigma to making mad money and and so much more, Christianna shares the ins and outs of an occupation demonized and misunderstood. Check out what she has to say about working as a stripper.
Read MoreThree generations is a simple concept: I ask three individuals from different generations to offer advice or statements based off one question. Each statement must be shortβat most a paragraph.
This month I asked one girl and two women, "What empowers you?"
Read MoreThe third post of the series, "My Favorite Women of Color Bloggers." This time, Sade of In My Sunday Best, Samantha from Samantha Maria, and Grace from GA Fashion.
Read MoreAfrican Americans have reclaimed the n-word. We took a slur that systematically oppressed our people and turned the phrase in to something that expresses our resilience, solidarity, and endearment towards one another. For many of us, the word holds a sense of empowerment.
Yet even today I hear non-black people throwing around the word as easily as "like" or "and," completely dismissing its significance in the black community. So I'm finally addressing it: you can't say the word and here is why.
Read MoreEvery month I release a free wallpaper for all blog readers to download, along with one additional wallpaper for newsletter subscribers. Here are January's picks. You may download these designs for free to use as a personal wallpaper for your devices. However, you may not reproduce, claim as your own, or distribute these designs. Enjoy!
Read MoreHappy MLK day! As an homage to civil rights (and the fact that the fight for civil liberties did not end in the 60s) I chose to share some present-day civil rights advocates with you. From the founders of Black Lives Matter to Deray Mckesson to Janet Mock, check out this list ten activists you should know.
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