They say ‘health is wealth’, and nothing could ring more true during such a chaotic year. Now, more than ever, is the time to re-examine how we…… Read more “Black-Owned Brands to Watch: Sage’s SeaMoss”
Author: anopensecret
Educator.
Freelance Writer.
Social Worker.
Nigerian-American.
Centering black bodies regarding wellness, relationships, and love.
Black Owned Brands to Watch: Ivory Essentials
Ya’ll, I can’t believe it. We really made it through a pandemic summer. It feels wild to be entering into another season, but honestly, Fall is my…… Read more “Black Owned Brands to Watch: Ivory Essentials”
Black Owned Brands to Watch: Honey Muse Jewelry
Happy September! Ya’ll, we really made it to fall. When I think of autumn, it always sparks feelings of new beginnings. It’s been a wild year for…… Read more “Black Owned Brands to Watch: Honey Muse Jewelry”
Activism in Action: Mercy Baez
“Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to…… Read more “Activism in Action: Mercy Baez”
Black Owned Brands to Watch: MIXY
“You can be a woman who wants to look good and still stand up for the equality of women.” – Meghan Markle It feels like a good time…… Read more “Black Owned Brands to Watch: MIXY”
A Black Photographer Captures BLM Movement During a Global Pandemic
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent van Gogh We made it to August ya’ll. The way this year has been…… Read more “A Black Photographer Captures BLM Movement During a Global Pandemic”
A Black Creative Discusses Using Her Art as Activism During Civil Unrest
“How important is art as a form of protest? Very.”- Jeremy Deller It feels like an opportune time to examine all the ways in which Black creatives…… Read more “A Black Creative Discusses Using Her Art as Activism During Civil Unrest”
A Black Activist Speaks On Fighting for Liberation During a Pandemic
“A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things.” Barack Obama I’m starting off the month of July with a continued look at how Black…… Read more “A Black Activist Speaks On Fighting for Liberation During a Pandemic”
A Black Social Worker Discusses The Forgotten Profession During COVID-19
“Social workers get forgotten because we work in so many settings. This is the ongoing conversation about us streamlining that and being seen as leaders in disaster…… Read more “A Black Social Worker Discusses The Forgotten Profession During COVID-19”
A Black Emergency Services Tech Shares Stories From the Front Lines
According to NENA 911 Association, an estimated 240 million calls are made to 9-1-1 in the U.S. each year. Since the beginning of quarantine, we collectively have heard…… Read more “A Black Emergency Services Tech Shares Stories From the Front Lines”
