Transitioning from one phase of life to another brings a myriad of emotions. The feelings magnify and multiply with every second. You question whether you have made the right decisions thus far. You question your level of dedication. Did you give […]
To The Reader, There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise” -W.E.B Du Bois How are you, sis? How are those beautiful babies? I know you are probably thinking the title doesn’t necessarily roll off the tongue. […]
“I want you in this house, by my side, next to me, for the rest of my life.” -RALPH ANGEL OWN Network’s Queen Sugar has become must-see television overnight it seems. As the show recently completed its 2nd Season, […]
hell·a – extremely (used for emphasis) piv·ot·al – of crucial importance relating to the development or success of something Unfortunately, I did follow the first season of Insecure as it aired. I actually binge-watched it; so, I wasn’t able […]
“Our girls came out good. It’s true, but we made them great. They make us great.” -BETH PEARSON Let me begin by saying that Sterling K. Brown has won a special place in all of our hearts with […]
Girl’s Trip’s debut into theaters has been groundbreaking, trendsetting, and knee-slapping to say the least! Aside from becoming an overnight sensation, Will Packer and Malcolm D. Lee have managed to introduce a movement of sorts. The film depicts four […]
As a South Louisiana native, the Essence Music Festival has been a must every summer of my life. Whether it was spending endless days around the Convention Center with the family or hitting the Day Parties with my girls, Essence […]
“Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature’s laws wrong, it learned to walk without having feet. Funny, it seems by keeping it’s dreams; it learned to breathe fresh air. Long […]
Moise Morancy recently coined the phrase #MelaninMonroe in a viral Facebook video. His post inspired me to take a different approach with my thoughts on colorism. The “Skin Shaming” antics, preferring light skin to dark skin antics within the Black […]
When I am not generating content for Black Girl Today, I often guest write for other blogs. Urban Social TV targets millennials by combining lifestyle and pop culture and I am proud to act as one of many staff writers for […]