10 don’ts guys do that land them in the Friendzone
In 2017, I'm dubbing the Friend Zone as "The Sunken Place". Sometimes what’s irritating to the opposite sex is not easily communicated. One example is the common complaint that I…
Is there still hope for the role of fathers in this generation?
February’s book of the month on B.L.I.S.S. was written by author and minister Dwight DeRamus on the topic of the effects of fatherlessness on individuals and society as a whole.…
Black Love Role Models: Tony & LaRita Briscoe
I met Tony Briscoe this month at the Solace Souls Sundays Relationship Panel. He gave sound, Biblical advice to the singles and couples in attendance and I had to get…
Women on the frontline: Jurnee Smollett-Bell reveals Underground S2 in Chicago
Jurnee Smollett-Bell, making moves in life and her new season of Underground. Last night I attended a girl-power themed event: the Underground season 2 premiere at the landmark DuSable Museum of…
I met my new car at the #NissanAtMidnight event!
So, I think I’ve met the one…a new car at least, lol. In November 2016, I was driving to church and out of nowhere God drops the idea of a…
Black Love Role Models: Peter and Jameela
Black Love Role Models continues with my first international couple profiled on the blog! Peter and Jameela, both under 30, have been together for seven years. The Alberta, Canada residents…
Black Love Role Models: Randy and Michelle Thames
This post is part of the Black Love Role Models series Happy February! I’m excited to kick off February and Black History Month with our annual Black Love Role Models…
Forever Mood: “Faith on Fleek”
This post is part of the Journey to 30 series. Photo via wocintechchat.com By Christian Cashelle As my twenties come to a close, I am beginning to do a lot more…
Prentice Powell on fatherhood, heartbreak & healing through poetry
Photo (L to R: Prentice Powell, friend Shaunte B., myself and K-Love) by TC Photography Solace Souls Coalition & Open Mic is a coalition of artists from Chicago and surrounding…
