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Embracing my Imperfections Studying Abroad in London

by Chinwendu L. MaduegbunamFebruary 7, 2019

https://youtu.be/p9_vosC4Kmk Growing up in North Carolina, I was shy and my need to be perfect in everything I did made it difficult to connect with others. I always thought I had to be perfect: playing basketball, earning…

30Jan

Creatives on the Go, Wellness

Exclusive Interview: Hip Hop Emcee, 1st Lady of the West Coast

by EvanHueyXWheelerJanuary 30, 2019

The word “Artist” by definition is a person who practices any of the various creative arts, such as a performer, musician, poet or a filmmaker. I would like to think that all of these examples embody the…

Dating, Mental Health

‘Female’…The Reason Why That Word Irritates Some Women

by CandaceJanuary 30, 2019

https://youtu.be/UlBiRhzlttA The views of the Vlogger are her own and do not reflect the publication. This is strictly her opinion and her opinion only. Ladies, what comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘female’? Now…

30Jan

Book Reviews

Book Review: Michelle Obama’s Becoming

by Samantha PoundsJanuary 30, 2019

Michelle Obama’s addictive new Becoming is an intimate conversation with one of the brightest voices ever to grace Washington DC. As I finished its final page, I couldn’t remember the last time I hadn’t wanted a book…

27Jan

Mental Health

Brokenness

by C.K. McGheeJanuary 27, 2019

Shattered like glass, heart broken into pieces. Can someone help me out, need to find a way to beat this. Filled with pain and self-doubt, mouth open…no sound comes out! If someone bumps into MERCY let her…

24Jan

Wellness

Cannabis Brand, Purple Rose Supply, Puts a Twist on Things

by EvanHueyXWheelerJanuary 24, 2019

Cannabis connoisseur and owner of Purple Rose Supply, Sid, saw his first cannabis cigar, also known as a cannagar, on Instagram in 2016. From that moment on he was immediately hooked. “My combined love of cannabis and cigars…

13Jan

Mental Health, Wellness

Yes, I Want A Black Cat

by Christy AngeletteJanuary 13, 2019

The movie Cat Woman featuring Halle Berry was captivating, enlightening and inspiring to me. It wasn’t until I had my own experience with the feline, that I began a journey and researched the history. A beautiful mysterious…

10Jan

Creatives on the Go, Film Producers

TV and Content Producer, Tamala Baldwin, Inspires Others

by EvanHueyXWheelerJanuary 10, 2019

People say that tapping into certain industries are hard, which is true to a certain extent. However, anything is achievable when you have the set business principles, have faith and know the right people. This is what…

05Jan

Mental Health, Wellness

Purple Mountains Majesty

by C.K. McGheeJanuary 5, 2019

“For purple mountains majesty”, why are you trying to destroy me? Does my skin really bring you that much fear, that you’d continue to take life that I hold dear? “O, beautiful for spacious skies”, why do…

25Dec

Relationships

Poetry Corner: God Gave Me to You

by Christy AngeletteDecember 25, 2018

As Adam and Eve, I was created for you to love me. God saw the need only my beating heart could fulfill. Your rib cages my love in protection, Still allowing it to flow freely to give…