‘The Worst’ is one of my favorite Jhene Aiko songs. ‘Everybody’s like He’s no item Please don’t like em He don’t wife em He one nights em… Read more “Jhene Aiko: Chilombo & Toxic Relationships”
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Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: A Look Back at Kim & Diddy
I had been meaning to write about Diddy and the late Kim Porter for some time now (The topic of death is not the easiest thing to… Read more “Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: A Look Back at Kim & Diddy”
Welcome to 2020.
So we made it, ‘The Roaring 20s’ …how weird! Every time I think of that phrase it reminds me of this musical I was in during 9th… Read more “Welcome to 2020.”
Black Men Weigh In On What They Learned About Love in Their Twenties
We thought we knew the ins and outs of falling in love. Little did we know that all of our attempts at falling would change who we… Read more “Black Men Weigh In On What They Learned About Love in Their Twenties”
The Truth About Trauma Bonds.
As the year draws to a close, and the dawn of a new decade is upon us, I have been thinking about how 2019 will end. It… Read more “The Truth About Trauma Bonds.”
Learning to Settle.
I have felt unsettled for the last nine months. Stepping unsteadily into 2019, shouldering every transition that occurred personally and professionally. I have yet to feel like… Read more “Learning to Settle.”
Catching Up.
Hello, old friend. It’s been so long since I’ve written anything on here. The truth is, the last 7 months have been literally, life-changing. So let’s get… Read more “Catching Up.”
Hello, 2019.
Normally, I start the year off with a post, reflecting on the previous year. But honestly, life has gotten away from me, and I’m just now settling… Read more “Hello, 2019.”
Are You the Halle Berry of Relationships?
Halle Berry has been long revered in the black community as one the baddest in the game. Best known for her roles in Monster’s Ball (Academy Award… Read more “Are You the Halle Berry of Relationships?”
Dissecting Molly: Insecure Season 3
Let me just say, the season finale of Insecure Season 3, is by far one of my favorite episodes ever written. It ended the exact way I… Read more “Dissecting Molly: Insecure Season 3”
