Cheers to 21
My 21st birthday passed recently and it was definitely a day to remember. To celebrate with yall I wanted to share 21 things about me.…
I stand with #MeToo
If there is anything this year has taught us it’s that women get treated like shit. Not that this is a brand new concept. But…
Black Hairstyles: Crochet
Welcome back to another section of my black hairstyles series! This week I will be talking about one of my favorite styles to do: crochet.…
15 Positive Affirmations To Say To Oneself
Hey, guys its been a while, but I had to take some time to get adjusted to school and a new load of responsibilities. That’s…
Toni Morrison: Her Legacy
This week is a sad, but happy post. As most of yall know Toni Morrison passed away earlier this month. Today I wanted to dedicate…
Black Hair: Wigs Vs Sew-Ins
This is actually funny because in 2010 wigs were NOT a trend. Well, at least not in my generation of young girls. I always associated…
Book Club- Science Edition
As a STEM major, I’m always looking for new ways to expand my knowledge and learn new things in the world of science. I believe…
“When they see us” and the Criminal System of Injustice
Artwork by Ray Styles (@penciledcelebrities)
Within the first five minutes of the series, we witness a little insight of 5 boys lives. Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Korey Wise, Raymond Santana and Yusef Salaam in those first five minutes are carefree and the only things plaguing their minds are their looks, girls and school. Yet, the next five minutes is quite horrific.
Black Hairstyles: Braiding
Photo Creds: Nappy Co.
Braiding. I used to hate this particular part of my life. My tender head would feel every tug and pull and every knot untangled felt like torture. Of course, my auntie couldn’t care less, if anything I swore she loved hearing me cry out in pain. Her rat-tailed comb and a bottle of grease was the ban of my existence. My butt would hurt from hours of sitting down on the wooden floors when all I ever wanted to do was play around with my brothers. When my aunt would get up to boil the hot water, I would steal a quick glance in the mirror and cry.
Lex’s Summer 2019 Guide
YASSSSS the best season of the year has finally arrived! That means emptying out your photo gallery of homework you never looked at, trashing every…
Currently: In love with “Homecoming”
https://gph.is/2qAPWkf So yes the Queen has done it once again. A lot of yall know Beyonce dropped a documentary about her Coachella show last year…
Friendcation: Spring Break Edition
Spring break was very much needed. I got to run away from most of my responsibilities, bond with some friends and eat something other than…
Celebrating Black History Month With Black Cinema
February is for acknowledging the beautiful black people that have enriched our culture, stood up to advanced our people and made a difference while doing…
Feminist Lessons Learned from Chimamanda’s “Dear Ijeawele”
Lately, I’ve been really exploring my reading genres and taking a chance on authors that talk about different issues. One of these authors is Miss…