I knew that turning 31 would be more difficult than hitting the 30-year-old “childlike” milestone. Thirty-one was deeper; it meant that I was officially a 30-something, that I was truly in adulthood — whatever that meant. I could think back as a kid and remember all of the hopes and dreams I had and that …
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Black-woman rumble: Cardi B. v. Nicki Minaj
Black women are often pitted against one another. It’s as if every facet of our being revolves around some sort of competition where only one of us can survive. It’s the perpetual crab-pot mentality and only one of us can make it to the top, but in the process, we’re pulling each other down and …
Personalized youth tennis program breaks barriers for diversity
The South Street Seaport in New York City took a youthful persona thanks to the United States Tennis Association this weekend. The crowd was completely bombarded with a different view of an area that is normally associated with business professionals and typically fairly quiet except for the occasional sounds of taxis honking in the background or simple …
Men Bank on Women’s Vulnerability
As women, nearly everyday we have to endure the harassment of men coyly being perverts as if it’s second-nature. Whether we’re friends with them, co-workers, or even just men we pass by on occasion, some do not realize how their conversation and actions can make us uncomfortable. To a certain point, I can deal with …
How ‘insecure’ can we be?
Thanks to filmmaker Issa Rae, Insecure has emerged as a go-to show that I love for its accuracy on millennials, relationships, and especially current black culture. We see the protagonist trying to find herself while battling woes of many 20-somethings: excelling in her career, being at odds with her best friends, finding a place in …
#herSTORY: the femme noire 