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by EvanHueyXWheelerMarch 1, 2020

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…

26Feb

Creatives on the Go, Film Producers

Africa Invades the Pan African Film Festival with iamAFRICA

by Naomi K. BonmanFebruary 26, 2020

“Unity is strength, the division is weakness. ”-Swahili proverb Each winner’s film from the iamAFRICA competition had a very powerful message. In EYELASH the importance of telling that person that you love them and your true feelings…

25Feb

Creatives on the Go, Film Producers

The 51st Annual NAACP Image Awards Dinner Highlights

by Naomi K. BonmanFebruary 25, 2020

On Friday, February 21, the 51st Annual NAACP Image Awards Dinner ceremony was held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California. The evening was filled with positive vibes and success all throughout the room. From film to…

23Feb

Dating

Dating Smart: Things to Consider Before Getting Serious

by Christy AngeletteFebruary 23, 2020

Loneliness and being in love with love can force us into making bad judgment calls when it comes to dating and beginning new relationships. The Netflix series Dirty John (based on real events) and Tyler Perry’s’ fictional movie, A Fall…

29Jan

Mental Health, Wellness

Energize, RePurpose & Retool with Wellness Advocate Tonya Kinlow

by Naomi K. BonmanJanuary 29, 2020

Feeling overwhelmed about entering a new decade? Not sure where and how to shift your energy to ensure success, happiness and peace? Don’t stress…as we all prepare to end a decade, and begin a new one, you…

08Jan

Mental Health

Shedding Skin

by C.K. McGheeJanuary 8, 2020

I’m shedding the skin of relationships that are no longer good for me, overflowing with negative energy, dripping in toxicity, damaging to my heart and mind specifically. Those whom I once loved, for the sake of inner…

03Jan

Creatives on the Go

Jawara Griffin’s Story of Redemption

by Naomi K. BonmanJanuary 3, 2020

“No matter what you are going through today, I promise you, you will all be winners in life”— Jawara Griffin For the first 12 years of his life, Northern Home alumnus, Jawara Griffin, struggled to find a…

30Dec

Mental Health

Coloring Within the Lines of Suicide

by Christy AngeletteDecember 30, 2019

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…

23Dec

Creatives on the Go

Chi-Town Artist Matt B Chats on Inclusivity of Being Unique

by Naomi K. BonmanDecember 23, 2019

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…

19Dec

Creatives on the Go, Film Producers

Prominent Actor, Orlando Jones, Chats Firing From American Gods

by EvanHueyXWheelerDecember 19, 2019

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…