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…
Self Care: “Me Dates” are essential in 2017
This post is part of the Journey to 30 series. Self care is one of the best things that you can practically do for yourself throughout the year. Self care…
7 practical ways to live out Kwanzaa’s principles all year long
(Photo: Yortel Photography) Now that the celebration of Christmas has come to a close, many in the African American community look forward to another December holiday...New Year's. Yeah, I don't…
Black Love is a masterpiece at the Harlem Fine Arts Show
The Harlem Fine Arts Show made its way back to Chicago this year with an opening night full of art fans and entrepreneurs alike. I met so many creatives and…
The single lady Thanksgiving style guide 2016
It's that time again for Thanksgiving, a time to get together with friends and family, enjoy food, fellowship and be off for a couple of days. I wanted to put…
3 reasons why Trump’s win may be the wake up call we needed
Y’all, I don't get up at 5:30 am for anything but Jesus and a plane flight. So when I woke up this early I had issues on my heart that…
