Coloring Within the Lines of Suicide
13 Reasons Why, a Netflix series in its third season, bravely and candidly portrays the issue and reality of suicide. It shows us in vivid detail, the steps that start with depression and lead to the murdering…
Chi-Town Artist Matt B Chats on Inclusivity of Being Unique
Matt B has received acclaim internationally, but he is now focusing his attention stateside under the tutelage of Rhymefest. The Chicago born and raised artist, started his raise to fame with Japanese record label, StarBase Records in July 2014…
Prominent Actor, Orlando Jones, Chats Firing From American Gods
Late last week Orlando Jones released a video stating he was fired from the show American Gods on STARZ because of race implications. Here at Purposely Awakened, it is our mission to highlight issues such as this…
Creating a Support System to Overcome Holiday Depression
The holidays for many of us can be a stressful time. The hustle and bustle of shopping, working, family and planning can become overwhelming. Underneath the norms can lay all the ingredients for a perfect emotional storm;…
Former Harlem Globetrotter, Derick Grant, Releases Devotional
This world can drag us down and it also loves to swallow us up and spit us back out. This is why we have to stay grounded in faith, even when it’s hard! With that being said,…