3 reasons to be unapologetic about your travel season
I’ve been out and about a lot lately, and from family to coworkers I get asked: “Where are you going to next?” And to have an answer for them is…
Spring cleaning must do’s for every single with Home stylist Kristyn Ivey
When I met Kristyn Ivey, Founder of For the Love of Tidy, LLC at a women’s brunch this year, I had to talk with her to see if there were…
5 myths about singles that we still face in 2017
This post is part of the R.A.W. Series Happy Monday! If you're like me, you're not the biggest fan of Mondays, but God gave me several reasons to smile today.…
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…
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…
