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Call Your Representatives today!

Thousands of innocent children have been taken from their parents in the United States of America. You probably seen images of children, babies, held in cages. The President has now reversed the order he placed himself. He has taken executive action to end his cruel policy. But it’s important to

My Life Sewing

It’s a #Pattern Haul! My First Indie Pattern Haul

Waiting on a friend for a lunch date Saturday morning I wandered into the Gather Here sewing shop located in the heart of Inman Square in Cambridge, MA. It’s a wonderful sewing store where they sell all your sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery and crafting needs. They also have weekly classes

Black Girl Magic My Life

5 #BlackGirlMagic Quotes for 2017

Welp, we’re living in Trump’s 2017 but don’t you let that stop your inner #blackgirlmagic from blinding these b*tches. Here are 5 black girl magic quotes to kick off your 2017 #selfcare goals. You’re welcome. “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things

TV

Chappelle’s Show x Walking Dead

Dave Chappelle of Dave Chappelle fame hosted Saturday Night Live last weekend and it was lit! If you missed his monologue speaking on the current state of affairs and his vision of America, you missed out. He reminds those that must-a forgot how amazingly, wonderfully funny he is. He kept

Fashion My Life Sewing

Thrift Store Refashioning Challenge (Modified)

I am new to sewing, just started last year, and I am feeling a little lost. When I began, the plan was to remake all of Mimi G‘s OOTD makes because She Slays! But somewhere along the way I ran into blog inspiration after blog inspiration after McCall’s sale, after

Music

New Music: Joseph James new EP “Josoy”

Rapper and lyricist Joseph James has become a renowned artist in his own right. Born in New York City and raised in Boston, Joey, born Jose Santiago, is known for making music that mixes the palpably personal with explosive rap minimalism. His latest single from his forthcoming EP Josoy, “Hennessy,”

My Life

My Best Friend’s Wedding

Saturday, September 3, 2016, my best friend married the love of her life. It was a beautiful occasion of which I had the pleasure of being the maid of honor. The couple had a beautiful ceremony that took place in a chapel in the quiet suburbs of Chicago with tall

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Because Beyoncé | 2016 Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show

In case you missed it: – Edges gone – Afros, black leather, heels, and Jackson five nostrils – Black panther attire on fleek – 90’s house party boys vs girls dance off – Army of black afro laid gorgeous beauties – Gravity be damned – Get your life