Category: #WeGoneSlay

#WeGoneSlay features stories of minority women. These women share their stories in hopes to inspire other queens during their journey towards success.

The most radical thing a black woman can do is say No

“Black women all over the world are shining. Practicing black girl magic, melanin on fleek, and thriving in their careers. But it is not their skin that makes them unique, but rather similar.  However, It is their story and their journey that captivates people making each and every one special in their own way.” -Taylor Mills Early Childhood… April Gaines is originally from Philadelphia, but was raised in North Carolina. She grew up with her older sister, and mom who valued education. April Gaines...

Never allow your heart to be hardened

“Black women all over the world are shining. Practicing black girl magic, melanin on fleek, and thriving in their careers. But it is not their skin that makes them unique, but rather similar.  However, It is their story and their journey that captivates people making each and every one special in their own way.” -Taylor Mills                                               Early Childhood… Tierra Kirts is...

Take a deep breath and remember who the f*** you Are!

“Black women all over the world are shining. Practicing black girl magic, melanin on fleek, and thriving in their careers. But it is not their skin that makes them unique, but rather similar.  However, It is their story and their journey that captivates people making each and every one special in their own way.” -Taylor Mills     Early Childhood…   Tyler Burke is from Homewood, IL. Throughout her childhood Tyler enjoyed playing sports, and spending time with her family. She attended Homewood-Flossmoor High...

A woman of Faith

“Black women all over the world are shining. Practicing black girl magic, melanin on fleek, and thriving in their careers. But it is not their skin that makes them unique, but rather similar.  However, It is their story and their journey that captivates people making each and every one special in their own way.” -Taylor Mills     Early Childhood… Jessica Buie is from Baltimore, Maryland. Jessica grew up with her mother, who guided her and made sure she had a lot of diversity...

Making nothing out of something, one newsroom at a Time

“Black women all over the world are shining. Practicing black girl magic, melanin on fleek, and thriving in their careers. But it is not their skin that makes them unique, but rather similar.  However, It is their story and their journey that captivates people making each and every one special in their own way.” -Taylor Mills   Early Childhood… Miesha Miller was raised in Kansas City, Missouri, with her brothers and sisters. Miesha attended Raytown High School. Miesha attained her first internship at Kansas...

If you want to be heard, you have to make some Noise

“Black women all over the world are shining. Practicing black girl magic, melanin on fleek, and thriving in their careers. But it is not their skin that makes them unique, but rather similar.  However, It is their story and their journey that captivates people making each and every one special in their own way.” -Taylor Mills Early Childhood… Sharde Theodore is from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She grew up the youngest sibling of four boys, with loving parents. Sharde attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in...

Living my life without Limits

“Black women all over the world are shining. Practicing black girl magic, melanin on fleek, and thriving in their careers. But it is not their skin that makes them unique, but rather similar.  However, It is their story and their journey that captivates people making each and every one special in their own way.” -Taylor Mills Early Childhood… Rachel Mills is from Robbins, Illinois. She grew up primarily in the same household with four of her siblings. She lived with her grandmother, great grandmother,...

Working, while making time for Myself

“Black women all over the world are shining. Practicing black girl magic, melanin on fleek, and thriving in their careers. But it is not their skin that makes them unique, but rather similar.  However, It is their story and their journey that captivates people making each and every one special in their own way.” -Taylor Mills   Early Childhood… Arianna Allen is from Raleigh, North Carolina. She grew up with her two brothers, and her mom. She attended South East Raleigh Magnet High School....