AFROPUNK’s Battle of the Bands is a major move for the indie artist and Shacar is battling for the top spot. A chance to play at 2017 AFROPUNK BROOKLYN is a game changer. The competition is real because each band is dope, but Shacar is magical. Magical AF. Ghost is on repeat in myContinue reading “Shacar. He’s Up Next.”
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Individuality CC: New York City
Individuality CC: New York City
HASHTAG CURLFEST
#Curlfest is a festival that we needed a decade ago. Thanks to The Curly Girl Collective and their corporate partners, it’s a part of my new reality and a breath of fresh air.
Resentment.
As a Daughter of Sierra Leone, I am compelled to share my thoughts on a topic that seems to be the big white elephant standing in the middle of the room, being ignored by many. It is time to discuss a real issue that is plaguing the Sierra Leonean community. Resentment. The first escalator inContinue reading “Resentment.”
Deniro Farrar: A Dinner Conversation with the Leader of Cult Trap
The universe has a strange way of connecting people. About a year after first hearing about Deniro Farrar (a rapper being compared to Tupac Shakur), I was introduced to him at a private album listening party in Brooklyn, New York. He seemed pretty chill, but I didn’t hold a long conversation with him. The nextContinue reading “Deniro Farrar: A Dinner Conversation with the Leader of Cult Trap”
Sam Trump’s Love Notes is Sophisticated Soul
Listening to LOVE NOTES is as if I had coffee with an old soul named Love and he shared his thoughts with me before beginning his day.
The 6th Annual African Diaspora Awards: Celebrating the Achievements of Africans
The Honorees They Inspire. They Motivate. They Break New Ground. From global community service to innovative initiatives; literary accomplishments to mass media presence, interwoven with musical geniuses, Applause Africa’s African Diaspora Awards celebrates the accomplishments of each honoree for their outstanding achievements and contributions to our global community. On a chilly evening in earlyContinue reading “The 6th Annual African Diaspora Awards: Celebrating the Achievements of Africans”
Eliki: A Songstress for Your Soul
Eliki, a Chicago native and world-traveling artist is known for her sweet and soulful tone. A Chicago native, Eliki grew up in a home filled with Greek culture and musical inspiration. After attending Columbia College & DePaul University where she studied Jazz and Acting, she moved to New York City to pursue her vision ofContinue reading “Eliki: A Songstress for Your Soul”
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Day 14: Make yourself physically available when it is necessary. When it is not, spend time with yourself. You deserve “you” time, and you don’t have to justify it to anyone.
I’m Judging You: A Fashionable Side-Eye that Provides a Dose of Good for the Soul
Would it kill labels and retailers to make clothes for women of all shapes and sizes? The afterthought of “curvy” collections at most retailers is insulting; the lines lack inspiration and fit. ~Luvvie Ajayi, Author | Side-Eye Curator~ Luvvie Ajayi is the author of I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual that I am celebrating! SheContinue reading “I’m Judging You: A Fashionable Side-Eye that Provides a Dose of Good for the Soul”
