SIDE EFFECTS OF THE “STRONG INDEPENDENT BLACK WOMAN” MYTH

We’ve all heard that phrase before and probably have used it ourselves as black women at least once in our lives. Being a “Strong independent black woman” is generally and culturally seen as a qualifier to be proud of and wear as a badge almost. However, it turns out that this “superwoman schema”, as researchers call it, carries a lot more damaging consequences for us than advantages.

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20 SELF-REFLECTION QUESTIONS FOR A BETTER YOU!

Before you embark on this “New year, Better me” journey; here are 20 questions to ask yourself in order to review with humility your success and failures, and clarify your dreams, desires and future projects!

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WHY REPRESENTATION STILL MATTERS

Every child dreams about having a doll or a superhero but it should be every child’s dream to have a doll or superhero that resembles them.

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SELF-IMPROVEMENT: THE FEAR OF SUCCESS

If you thought getting started was the hardest part of pursuing a dream – you’re sadly mistaken. The real challenge comes right when you’re in the midst of the action.

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NEW SEASON NEW ME: 20 THINGS YOU NEED TO STOP DOING

A new season is beginning, it is a good time for change. Here are 20 things you need to stop doing if you want to live a happier, healthier and better life!

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6 REASONS YOU SHOULD TAKE A SABBATICAL YEAR

"But what do you do for a whole year?" That’s the question everyone asked me. I will share with you 6 reasons why taking a sabbatical is a step towards your dreams and can change your life.

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BLACKNESS.

As we begin to navigate the residual winds lingering behind after Black History Month’s end, there’s no better to time resurrect all that is the magic that moves melanated people around the planet. Blackness. What exactly does that word mean to you?

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A MANIFESTO FOR THE PURPOSELY UNSUCCESSFUL

We are taught — by our well-meaning parents, our environment and the media — misguided recipes for success. Worse, we are told those who do not meet the standards are inferior to those who do. We put money, fame and beauty on a pedestal while we tuck integrity, loyalty and honesty in a dusty cupboard. 

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I AM THAT I AM: THE TALE OF THE PHOENIX

Think of the last time you felt like you weren’t enough. Let your mind travel back to the most recent moment in time when you were convinced that you lacked something vital. When you made the realization, how did you feel?

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ARE YOU TRAPPED?

This idea of being trapped has been lingering around me for some time now. I hear it mentioned more than I’d like. Thing is, I don’t feel it. Or at least not in the way it’s intended.

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INDIVIDUALS SPEAK ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY

Here is an up-to-date chatting with some individuals about their backgrounds and insights on  mental illness in the black community and what they have to tell

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BLACK GIRL MANIC

Having anxiety is having to deal with your friends not understanding your space. It’s
having to fake the mood to make it, it’s to be judged for being over-confident, It's
dealing with Dissociation...

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TURNING 31: 5 THINGS I LEARNED AT 30

Last month I turned 30 + 1 years old in New York. What did turning 30 do to me? I have never felt this good in my own skin, in my own head and in my own shoes. 30 years, in reality, is just a number and not a barometer of my life. Here are the 5 things I learned at 30:

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WHY I’LL MISS MICHELLE OBAMA

I can still vividly remember the night of November 4, 2008. I was sporting my Yes We Can’ t-shirt. I remember the goose bumps. I remember the overwhelming emotion. And the tears. The Obamas were the new first family. 

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RESOLUTION TO REALITY – 5 TIPS FOR REAL NEW YEAR’S CHANGE

Nothing evokes the feeling of new beginnings and fresh starts like the morning of January 1st. With the first week of 2017 already in the rear-view mirror and most of us having resumed our regular scheduled programming, here are 5 tips to help you keep those resolutions.

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LIFE IS AN ART: MEET THE ARTIST JESSICA VALOISE - PART 2

"Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destination". Read Part 2 of the inspirational conversation with the artist Jessica Valoise and get some tips on how to travel the world on a budget.

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LIFE IS AN ART: MEET THE ARTIST JESSICA VALOISE - PART 1

A creative multidisciplinary designer, Jessica Valoise, masters visual art perfectly, whether it be photography, painting, writing or production. For me, Jessica is more than just a simple talented artist, she embodies freedom, passion and humanity.

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TAKING MY SEAT AT THE TABLE – AN INVITATION FROM SOLANGE KNOWLES

I’ve always liked Solange. There is something very admirable, and quite frankly, enviable, about people who are at ease with themselves. People who wear their individuality unabashedly. People who aren’t too afraid to call you out on your bullsh*t. 

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