I voted for the first time in 2016 during the presidential election that got Donald Trump sworn into office. I’m ashamed to admit that because I was 21 at the time. For one, I’m ashamed that I hadn’t taken an active part in the fight for change and allowing my voice to be heard prior to that election — being that I was given the opportunity to do so since turning 18.
Some of us have been blessed to find our equals early on in life. I’m talking high school (or as early as middle school), so you have never had to date. Or you may have even found your special someone as recently as a few years back. All of which no longer requires you to date. However, the truth about dating? Most of the time, it’s going to suck. Especially in your 20’s. Continue Reading
I can’t be the only woman who feels like dating in this era is absolute wildness. From the men who don’t know what they want to the boys who think they do. Dating in your 20s feels a lot like being a competitor in the 400m dash — passing no good men up until you reach the finish line (with the man of your dreams). A stretch in comparison? Maybe, but hey dating is tough and I’ve been going at it with intent for almost 4 months and I’m TIRED y’all.
On Sunday I woke up to the news that HRH Megan Markle, Duchess of Sussex had been invited to be the guest editor for the September Issue of British Vogue. In this issue, it was her desire to highlight the power of the collective. As women from all walks of life were recognized for their efforts to initiate as representatives of “Forces for Change” in their everyday lives. So when I went through the list of 15 and began to familiarize myself with those I didn’t know — I was pleased, but not shocked to see that Yara Shahidi had made the list. I mean she’s been my WCW for ages, it feels like. So much so that, I might have been more than a little salty if she hadn’t made the list. Continue Reading
Have you ever just met someone and y’all just clicked? I’m talking, talk for minutes to hours about any and everything. They get you in a way most people don’t. There’s just an instant connection, you know? You can be raw and unfiltered with the understanding that doing so with them is safe. In my case, I met that person so many years ago, I honestly don’t remember exactly when it happened. Continue Reading
