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by Christy AngeletteDecember 11, 2019

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;…

06Dec

Creatives on the Go, Mental Health

Former Harlem Globetrotter, Derick Grant, Releases Devotional

by Naomi K. BonmanDecember 6, 2019

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,…

22Nov

Creatives on the Go

Desreta Jackson, Chats on CROWN Act, Natural Hair

by Naomi K. BonmanNovember 22, 2019

Since California passed Senate Bill 188 known as the CROWN Act, becoming the first state to provide expanded discrimination protections for natural hair, other states have followed suit — New York, New Jersey, and now a proposed…

18Nov

Creatives on the Go, Film Producers

Actress/Producer, J Nycole Ralph, Chats ‘Working Out The Kinks’

by Naomi K. BonmanNovember 18, 2019

Digital series Working Out The Kinkscontinues to capture how the lives of African American women who have decided to “go natural” is shaped and influenced by their hair in season two, which is focused on the rapidly growing…

10Nov

Mental Health

Life Coach Helps Women Connect, Create and Claim Their Crown

by EvanHueyXWheelerNovember 10, 2019

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…

02Nov

Creatives on the Go

Papa Joe Aviance, Amps Up to Premiere Black Superhero

by Naomi K. BonmanNovember 2, 2019

https://youtu.be/kxEcTBwfM4c In 2018, the release of Black Panther had the black community raving! We finally had a super hero on the big screen that looked like us—-that we could identify with. Since then we have been seeing…

20Oct

Creatives on the Go

Millennial Author Gives Women Seven Ways to Become Prosperous

by EvanHueyXWheelerOctober 20, 2019

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…

09Oct

Mental Health, Wellness

Feel Free 2 Feel Free Helps The Community to Relieve Stress

by EvanHueyXWheelerOctober 9, 2019

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…

06Oct

Wellness

Black Canadian Entrepreneur Provides a Healthy Alternative

by EvanHueyXWheelerOctober 6, 2019

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…

06Oct

Creatives on the Go

Digital Marketing Strategist Aris Miller Helps Brands Conquer

by EvanHueyXWheelerOctober 6, 2019

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…