It has taken me about two weeks to sit down and write this. Even now, I’ve gotten up three times because I can’t sit still and focus. I’ve been wanting to write this but I’ve been nervous to do it because I felt like I would sit down and try to write the words and… Continue reading Throwing Darts Into 2017
October, 2014. I was working for a government agency in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I frequently traveled for training and this was my second time in Washington, D.C. that year for a class. My friend and I were aimlessly roaming the downtown streets of our nation’s capital. As the chilly cold whipped around us, slapping us directly… Continue reading The Wave: Washington, D.C. (Part 1)
Traveling with natural hair is tricky. You have to worry about enjoying yourself while on vacation, yet also fighting with your hair to keep it from being a hot mess. I’ve figured out what works for me and my hair when I go out of town; whether I wear my hair out or in a protective style.… Continue reading Traveling With Natural Hair (w/o Going Insane)
“A Seat at the Table” is black as hell. Solange’s latest compilation of art, appropriately titled “A Seat at the Table”, was released on September 30, 2016. In my opinion, Solange’s newest album is the most cohesive, exceptionally produced, relatable, honest, and empowering album released this year. With features from Kelela, Tweet, BJ the Chicago… Continue reading 4 Reasons to LOVE Solange’s “A Seat at the Table”
Are you constantly on the master search for the perfect beauty product? Are you also not sure how certain products will swatch on your deeper skin tone? Jewell’s Lips and Tips is the perfect guiding tool for choosing the perfect products for your skin. Not only does my friend Leonyce (the owner and creator of the… Continue reading Make-Up & More for Women of Color
Known for its rich jazz history and delectable barbecue, Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the Midwestern state of Missouri ; and also where a star was born. And no, I do not mean Don Cheadle or Kate Spade (who were both born in Kansas City, Missouri). I mean me. I was born… Continue reading THE WAVE: Kansas City, Missouri
» The Wave » Although I stress about not traveling as much as I want, I truthfully have visited a few cool cities in the United States that others may not have ventured to. I’ve gathered a list of favorite places to see, best restaurants that I go to stuff my face, and activities to partake in… Continue reading Introducing “THE WAVE”
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