PinnedMember-onlyThe Comeback KidRecently on the train ride home, after four blissful days of rest and lots of fun hosted by my first love — NYC — it was clear that the fixed smile on my face wasn’t going to fade anytime soon. …Life Lessons10 min readLife Lessons10 min read
Aug 14Member-only“And Just Like That” Makes a Strong Case for Unbothered AgingAnd I’m here for it! — The highly-anticipated second season of And Just Like That is currently underway, and if there was any doubt about the enduring appeal of this timely spinoff from its famed predecessor — we can now rest easy that our favorite gals in the city are in the most capable hands. As…Aging7 min readAging7 min read
Jul 6Member-onlyThe Art of a Terrible InterviewA derailing train that shrieks loud AF — What did you do immediately after sitting through the worst interview of your life? Did you dissolve into tears and dive into a bottle of wine? Were you able to shrug off the bad energy and beg for more? My first-ever interview from hell left me shell-shocked, confused, and unusually…Careers6 min readCareers6 min read
Jun 26Member-onlyWhy Are We Groomed to Protect Abusers?Hip-hop icon and entrepreneur Russell Simmons has been dealing with the nasty public fallout involving ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons and their two daughters Ming Lee and Aoki. …Sexual Abuse6 min readSexual Abuse6 min read
Jun 20Member-onlyMy Friend, the StylistFriendships can come in all shades and textures — It was like no time had gone by — even though we hadn’t seen or spoken to each other in over a decade. We met when we were in our roaring twenties. She was a budding hair stylist working under the tutelage of a slightly more established mentor. …Friendship5 min readFriendship5 min read
Jun 10Member-onlyWhy Do White Perpetrators Get All The Breaks?We know why! — My Instagram feed is filled with pleas from online activists on behalf of Ajike Owens fondly called “AJ” by friends and family. We need to urge State Attorney Bill Gladson to charge Owens’ killer with second-degree murder instead of the more lenient charge of manslaughter. The 35-year-old mother of four…Racism5 min readRacism5 min read
May 28Member-onlyTina Turner Gave Me The BestThen and for always — The legendary singer and spectacular performer Tina Turner has passed away. I got the news while checking my Twitter feed after a minibreak. I sat there stunned and incredibly sad that the reigning Queen of Rock n’ Roll, who had helped define my early years, was now flying high. She…Music5 min readMusic5 min read
May 4Member-onlyWhy Did Jordan Neely Have To Die?Jordan Neely was a 30-year-old Black man with a history of mental illness. …Mental Health7 min readMental Health7 min read
May 28, 2022Member-onlyAmerica Will Never Fight Against Gun ViolenceWe live by the gun and die by the gun — America loves holidays. Any excuse to escape the 9 to 5 grind, even for a day is cause for celebration. Memorial Day weekend kicks off the beginning of summer, and that translates to a fun and relaxing time with loved ones. …Gun Violence6 min readGun Violence6 min read
May 20, 2022Member-onlyDr. Roshawnna Novellus Is Empowering Black Women Entrepreneurs For The FutureThe owner of FinTech lending platform EnrichHER wants to level the playing field in a competitive industry that’s still exclusive — When it comes to navigating the ever-evolving landscape of financial technology, for those of us who are lacking the instincts of an entrepreneurial spirit, it can be quite intimidating figuring out the ins and outs of a not-so-familiar industry. This is why Dr. Roshawnna Novellus, founder and CEO of FinTech…Finance6 min readFinance6 min read
