It has been a minute since I last did a Sunday Find. In fact, you may have noticed a bit of silence on the blog as of late--reasoning for that to come. In the meantime, I figured I'd pop back on the blog to offer some light reading/links to start your week off with. Enjoy!
Read MoreThe third post of the series, "My Favorite Women of Color Bloggers." This time, Sade of In My Sunday Best, Samantha from Samantha Maria, and Grace from GA Fashion.
Read MoreAfrican Americans have reclaimed the n-word. We took a slur that systematically oppressed our people and turned the phrase in to something that expresses our resilience, solidarity, and endearment towards one another. For many of us, the word holds a sense of empowerment.
Yet even today I hear non-black people throwing around the word as easily as "like" or "and," completely dismissing its significance in the black community. So I'm finally addressing it: you can't say the word and here is why.
Read MoreInstead of offering your thoughts and prayers, here are few ways you can help the victims' families/friends and survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida.
Read MoreHello! Hope you all had a lovely weekend. Here are some links help you to have an equally lovely start to the new week. As per usual, I've some links from around the internet to great podcast episodes, articles, art, and more. This week, I have sprinkled in a few Valentine's/Galentine's day gift ideas for your loved ones, as well. Cheers!
Read MoreI forget about the strength, joy, challenges, and power of parenthood all the time. What kind of feminist am I if I ignore a crucial side of reproductive justiceβthe right to have and raise children!
I was stupefied by my ignorance. Of course I wanted to share a piece from a mother and/or about motherhood! One woman came to mind: Annabelle Fern. Fern a talented writer, who documents her life and motherhood on her blog, has allowed me to share one of her writings, "Song of the Sea," with you all. I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I do.
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