March, 2019 - Awakened Lounge

by Naomi K. BonmanMarch 15, 2019

As women of color, particularly Black and Hispanic women, our bodies are shaped differently than women of other ethnicities. Therefore, we have difficulties in finding clothing that fits our bodies the way that we need them to,…

06Mar

Mental Health, Wellness

More Women are Using Nature as a Form of Self-Care and Therapy

by ADMINMarch 6, 2019

Life has a way of knocking you down—if you let it. In 2018 I vowed to make that a year of self-care after going through some life altering moments and while taking time out for myself proved…

Wellness

Poetry Corner: Queens Do Yoga Too

by LaToshaHogganMarch 6, 2019

https://youtu.be/MTMS5_rE63g Twisting so that you don’t get it twisted. Inhaling strength from my ancestors. Exhaling Black magic into that wheel that you thought I couldn’t get into. And I peep your subliminals. So I take a seat…

04Mar

Film Reviews

Tyler Perry Brings Madea to the Family Funeral

by Samantha PoundsMarch 4, 2019

Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeralopened in movie theaters Friday, March 1 and depending on who you ask—you either cried, laughed or left the theater disappointed. Just in case you are wondering my thoughts, I’ll get to…

04Mar

Relationships

Grow Together, Work on Each Other

by Naomi K. BonmanMarch 4, 2019

Some are single because they choose to be, but then you have others who date and may have come across someone great. The chemistry is there, they are twin flames and they have the same values, but…

02Mar

Mental Health

Mental health: The Sermon Pastors Are Afraid to Preach

by Samantha PoundsMarch 2, 2019

Mental health. Therapy. Counseling. Pray it away. Give it to God. One point or another in your life you’ve heard these words. The most common one particular amongst Blacks who are in the church is “pray it…

01Mar

Mental Health

India Arie Has Us Feeling ‘Worthy’ With Her Latest Album

by Naomi K. BonmanMarch 1, 2019

India Arie is the epitome that represents all of us activists through music! Her new album, Worthy, gives us life. The album starts off with a soft, melodic instrumental that eases and calm your mind. Then we…