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7 Memorable Poems by Memorable Poets of Color
One of the purest art forms is poetry; it’s raw, spiritual, and needed. Its purpose is forever timeless, and relevant no matter what you’re feeling while reading or listening. Poetry revolutionizes our feelings, and whether it is about current events, love,...
Give Me a Break: Why Social Media Breaks Are Necessary!
Ask yourself these questions: Do I find myself checking my notifications often to see the latest likes and comments on my various accounts? Does my heart beat a little faster when Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/Snapchat/Tumblr etc. isn't working well? When I'm on...
Unconventional Wedding Venues to Consider for Your Upcoming Nuptials
As a newlywed myself, I know that besides your wedding dress, finding the right venue is key. For anyone that is married – or even for the ladies that have their dream wedding in their head, we know what we think about most. And that is where we’ll get married! I want...
Celebrating the Life of Dr. Maya Angelou with Five of Her Famous Poems
Dr. Maya Angelou is considered "The People's Poet" as her work touched on topics from joy, sorrow, struggle, and discrimination. Today four years after her death, on what would have been her 90th birthday Dr. Angelou's poems are more popular than ever before. They are...
Why It’s Important to Always Be Proud of Who You Are!
When I was a young girl and far into my teenage years, I was ashamed of my African heritage. I was born in Ghana to Ghanaian parents, raised there for the first eight years of my life. Being African meant standing in front of a group of children as my teacher welcomed...
