Editor: Ashli Teil I always felt I was more than I appeared to be, but I had nothing substantial to go by to confirm what I was feeling. Certain things I did came naturally, but somehow, I knew not to talk about them. No one else I knew brought up the subject, not even my parents. I kept it to myself, pretty much all my life, until I met groups of people here and there in internet groups. Still, only a handful were willing...
Editor: Anita Newkirk Hackney As adults, we typically aim to garner inspirational and motivational teachings from well-known mentors, best-selling books and life experiences from influential people. These are good, but there must be the realization we can find those same charms of words in various aspects and people. Look at those ‘simple’ children’s movies we might watch with our kids or watch just to pass the time. They are as equally engaging, where the moral of the story and the catchy, yet wonderful songs,...
Editor: Kelsey Hickey Do you know how to write a professional resume that can ensure you get increased callbacks, interviews, and offers? I do. I’m a professional resume writer and career services specialist. Overnight, I turned my apartment into a fully functional Virtual Human Resources Department. I quit my job as a daycare teacher last week because the coronavirus pandemic was spreading throughout our center. However, the decision-makers would not release us from working or cover the costs of being an essential worker. Teachers...
Editor: Courtney Heiskell “For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 (AMP) What a year it’s been, right? I was conversing with a friend the other day, and she mentioned the unforeseen unpredictability of 2020. It seems like all the dirty laundry was carelessly dumped, leaving us to deal with the filth and the stench. A huge ball...
I wish I was one of those girls that wore their hair one way. You know, the big natural hair girl or the locs, or the “30-inch weave with the long eyelashes.” I do not fit in any of these categories. My hair is natural, however, I’ve been stuck with 4C hair for a decade now. I use to wear weave once upon a time. I was one of the OG’s to this wig life. Yes, I was wearing wigs back when girls still...
I’ve always admired my mother and her journey in this game called life. I tell her all the time, “mom, you should share your story with other women because it’s inspiring.” My mom is not much of a writer, so she has not yet found her lane to reach back and share her story with other women. Luckily for her, I am a writer, and I decided to write a piece on my mother. She just turned 44 this past week, and as I...
I am an adventurous person. I love to get out and see new things. Even with COVID-19, I am eager to plan a safe adventure. My dear friends and I have been itching for a girls trip full of fun, food, friendship and of course shopping. Did I mention food? We decided to go to Lake Norman outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. Charlotte is our meeting point for anything “us.” The weekend of our trip happened to be Juneteenth weekend. I can honestly say...
