Writing is therapeutic and healing, especially for Lattifa “Author Queen”. At the age of 25, she published her first book and started her own publishing company. Her writing journey was sparked at just two-years old. Since then she has been infatuated with writing and words. “I always loved reading and often told myself that I…
Edward Griffin is a serial entrepreneur. Originally from Chicago, Illinois he has settled in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to running his empires, he is also a Corporate Trainer by day with a focus in Leadership Development. He runs several brands under his company E. Griffin Enterprises. I was impressed that he started his journey with…
Our Nation is going through very traumatic and intense times right now. You can’t watch the news or scroll through your news feed without hearing about new cases or deaths regarding COVID19. And now for many in the Black community, it’s starting to hit close to home with more and more of us knowing someone…
Dr. Mutulu Shakur is a New Afrikan (Black) man whose primary work has been in the area of health. He is a doctor of acupuncture and was a co-founder and director of two institutions devoted to improving health care in the Black community. He is also the father of the late Tupac A. Shakur. I…
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 one that arise in our community. I was blessed with the opportunity to interview Mr. Jones on behalf…
The statement, “Women go through a lot”, would be an understatement. With the world on their shoulders, sometimes all they need is a good support system. From relationships to children to work life, it can be quite draining when you are trying to balance them all, especially when one of the elements is not as…
Author and motivational speaker, Raven Magwood, grew up in your average family home——two parents and one younger brother, so that “average” four member family. She hails from Greenville, South Carolina and she has always been self-motivated and ambitious since the tender age of 12. At 12-years-old she started her first year of high school. At…
Ask yourself: ‘What is stress? How do I handle stress? Do my methods actually work? When did I learn them?’ If you find discomfort in any of these questions, you are not alone. Understanding the answer is quite simple, once we think back to when we learned most of what we know to be the…
We live in a world where we are constantly on the go, especially as entrepreneurs and millennials. Because of this, let’s be honest, we are most likely not eating right or getting the proper nutrition. Fast food consumes us and especially for breakfast. However, there are people of color who are aiming at providing healthy…
Aris Miller believes in conquering every obstacle with a strong work ethic, patience and dedication! As a creative, she aspires to build brand identities and gain experience in social media management and digital advertising. She is interested in contributing and collaborating with businesses and influencers to create ideas, manage common goals, narrate stories, and design…
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