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Black History Month // Cardiss Collins

I do not consider myself a political scholar at any length but do you know who Cardiss H. Collins is? This woman made history as the first African American woman to represent the Midwest in Congress. She took office during the June 5, 1973 election to replace her husband after

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Black History Month // Scottsboro Boys

After re-reading this story, I realized I do not have words to express the level of hurt, disappointment, sadness, injustice, and anger that ran through me. So I’ll leave you with these words: LETTER FROM OLEN MONTGOMERY TO MR. GEORGE CHAMBLEE (typed) May 25, 1931 From Olen Montgomery Kilby Prison

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Beyoncé // 2013 Halftime Superbowl

I LOVED the 2013 halftime show by our very own Beyoncé. Did you watch? Did you also love? She kicked off the half time show with her beautiful voice and dance moves to boot. There is no one who can entertain quite like Beyoncé. Her outfit, yes! Her dancing, yes!

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Black History Month // Sojourner Truth

February is the chosen month to reflect on black history but truthfully not only is it black history, it’s American history. I will be profiling people whom I believe made decisions that impact my life today. With that said, let’s celebrate, reflect and appreciate the people that came before us

Fashion My Life

Wishing on a shooting star…

1. ASOS Midi Dress In Bird Print 2. Fair Trade African Print Ruched Skirt 3. ASOS CURVE Peplum Top In Sequin 4. ASOS SIDNEY Pointed High Heels with Metal Toe Cap 5. USB Toaster Hub and Thumbdrives As the New England weather toys with our emotions, I am looking forward

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A Lil’ Louder Nights

Last Night was mad real #alilouder. Do you live in Boston? Do you like listening to good music while dancing feverishly with 100+ of your closest Bostonian newly-formed dance floor friends? Then A Lil’ Louder is the party for you. After 2 years of partee-ing hard, A Lil’ Louder has

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Prabal Gurung for Target

This spring, Parabal Gurung is answering my fashion prayers and releasing an 80+ item collection for Target. You read that right, Target, your neighborhood go-to store for all things household is adding to the already long list of wonderful designers that have produced low cost alternatives for the brand’s customers.

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Twerk Team // Major Laser

I pose to you this question in my best Rick Ross voice, werk, werk, werk, werk, werk, what you twerking with? Don’t worry this post has nothing to do with Rick Ross or that song (though I have to admit it is a guilty pleasure of mine, when I am