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Magnolia Yoga Studio: The First Black Owned Yogo Studio in New Orleans
January 1, 2017
I took my first yoga class a couple years ago. I was initially reluctant because I didn’t consider yoga to be a real workout. I…
30 Most Inspiring Black Stories of 2016
December 29, 2016
2016 wasn’t the easiest year for a lot of us. From the passing of icons like Muhammad Ali and Prince, to several incidents of police brutality,…
KWANZAA at 50: Kujichagulia…For Us By Us
December 27, 2016
In the spirit of Kujichagulia, which just happens to be my favorite principle, and the fact that I’m co-founder of a startup where we…
Why It’s Important That We Celebrate Kwanzaa, Now More Than Ever
December 26, 2016
I was recently musing over the 90s and what those years did for Black culture. I wouldn’t say that it was my favorite decade…
Black-Owned Dapper Brands You Should Know
December 26, 2016
Dressing dapper means many things to many people. Depending on who you ask, it could mean anything from wearing a freshly starched button-down to…
Progressive Black Love: To Hyphenate or Not to Hyphenate, That is the Question
December 23, 2016
A little over a month ago, I jumped the proverbial broom with my now husband, and threw what has been dubbed the #BlackestWeddingEver. There…