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Heartbreak in Hoe Culture

Heartbreak in Hoe Culture

There’s no surprise heartbreak happens to all of us. That roller coaster of feelings is not just exclusive to women. Losing and finding yourself, coping and exploring who you really are… going through photos and videos remembering who you were before and somehow trying to get that back; but better!


Maybe you isolate yourself and act like it never happened, some of us are able to get support from friends and family or maybe all you can do is pour your feelings into your art. Whichever lane you’re in.. let’s face it…...


Lost and Alive

Lost and Alive

“March is meant to make you strong because the next chapter will take a lot out of you, this month is where the kingdom preps the land by removing large obstacles like trees.. this month is for endurance, how bad do your want you new beginning?”


Black Women and the ‘Fresh Prince Syndrome’

Black Women and the ‘Fresh Prince Syndrome’

The Fresh Prince is the Black culture equivalent to the “Alpha Male” image which exists in White American culture. The image of the Fresh Prince that is etched in our subconscious is of a young, tall, athletic, charismatic Black man. He is very stylish and trendy. He wears colorful clothes and plays basketball. He is a rapper and musically gifted. He is passionate and energetic. He uses trendy Black vernacular.


A literal and critical look at what the word nigga reveals

A literal and critical look at what the word nigga reveals

Have you ever wondered who the real niggas of the world were? Or, the true history of such a sharp word used in an overt and covertly racist world meant to degrade black people, and why? Why is the pure knowledge of the past of black people so hidden and policed by white people as common information, unlike the history of Asians, Greeks, Romans, French, and Europeans? Why is our Black history so blatantly erased from the collective black consciousness? 

Your sign to start journaling!

Your sign to start journaling!

   7 reasons why you should keep a journal: 

 At first, the thought of writing down all my thoughts and ideas honestly exhausted me. It seems like such a tedious thing but I found that I'm just really lazy and that's okay, you may be too but hopefully these tips sway you to the proactive side.
I've challenged myself over and over to do one of those 30 days writing challenges you find on Pinterest but it just never felt worth it or I'd simply forget a day and trash the whole idea. Letting yourself slowly lean into things you...