Just Your Average Black Woman Going Through Life
In the year 1920, the 19th Amendment gave women in the U.S. the right to vote. Now, on this day in 2024, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day. In this year, we have Kamala Harris who is the Democratic nominee for President. We have Simon Biles who is the most decorated female gymnast in the…
Imagine yourself on a beach right now just staring out into the ocean. The sky is light blue with a few clouds, and the sun is shining bright. How would you feel in the moment? For myself, this is my happy place where I feel the most relaxed. I love scenery, and being…
My reset summer is nearing its end. I don’t know where time has gone, but it went somehow. After having a little time with some freedom, I must soon report back to ‘adulting.’ Can you believe there was a time in my life where I wanted to be this age or just ‘older’ than…
Making decisions each day can be difficult sometimes. Deciding whether to take the offer for a new position. Making the choice to move to a more affordable living space away from the area you know and love. Or deciding whether or not you can afford to have more kids at the current moment in…
The idea of travel is never about wanting to leave the place you call home forever. It’s more about being able to temporarily get away from the everyday stressors of your present life. Each day as adults we handle our responsibilities the way we know best. This is for survival. But going on a…
The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially come to an end. I watched a few of the games in the last few weeks. There was one thing I enjoyed most about them. It was the unity between the women’s team members. In the 4x400m relay race, Team USA easily captured a gold medal, and it…
This past week along the East Coast, the weather has been very rainy. Hurricanes have been hitting some of the states in the southern region. After many weeks of hot and humid weather, the rain has now been coming down a lot. There is spiritual meaning behind rain, and they include Renewal, Growth, and…
What “you never know,” is what someone may be dealing with. What they are going through can be something you could have never imagined. Many times, we go about life dealing with our own personal challenges. It’s important to make sure we are humble as we navigate this world. It’s important to check up…
There’s nothing like the power of a conversation with another person. With our society being consumed by technology, sometimes this falls to the side. So, on this Monday, if you could speak to someone you don’t know while out in the world, try it. For myself, living in a big city can be tricky…
It is now Black Business Month. All businesses, especially small businesses, are needed for the local and federal economy. But this month honors Black businesses because there is still underfunding and less support for them. In the last few years, businesses classified as Black-owned have increased, but most are considered small businesses and not…