2016 Word of the Year

2016 Word of the Year

For the past three years, I’ve kept a focus word for the year. While many use focus words in a variety of applications, mine has primarily been a source of encouragement and sense of direction in my walk with Christ. Last year, my word was focus. It stemmed from the...
Tis the Season to be Healthy! 

Tis the Season to be Healthy! 

So, I pretty much act like the typical American when it comes to the holidays. I eat from Thanksgiving until now, reasoning the guilt away with thoughts like “Well, it’s only here this time of year” and “Just one box of Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes. It’s...
5 Feel-Good Books for Black Girls

5 Feel-Good Books for Black Girls

Truth is we’re tired. As black women we deal with a lot and there are very few places, especially in the literary space, where we are celebrated or feel understood. But that’s not to say that it doesn’t exist. And if you’re a book nerd like me, you can immerse...