The Poison On Our Plates
“I started noticing how often I would pick up a snack bar, or some kind of chips and little by little I saw the patterns and unconscious rituals my body would go through without much of my mind involved.
We’ve all been guilty of treating food as entertainment, as relief, as a reward. It really becomes something to pay attention when it becomes a lifestyle.”
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Haiti Cherie, Perle Des Antilles
Haiti and Haitians can be proud and rightly proclaim, "We are the light of the world. We are humanity's proof that people can break the shackles of bondage and indignity. We, Haiti, have done something that not one nation, living or past, can ever claim. We have broken the chains and claimed the land that we suffered under as our own."
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"Us" - A movie about privilege, the influence of environment and where our compassion lives
This movie explored the privileges we all take for granted, what we fear existing within us, and the incredible influence environment has on shaping our lives.
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A Love With Limits
Suddenly you might find yourself questioning your guidance, or feeling less excited about something you were just proud of a second ago.
It’s like their doubt is contagious.
Umm, that’s because it is!
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You Could Do That
Often, when you see what you deem lackluster being celebrated, you’re irritated. In less than 60 seconds, you notice at least 3 ways you could’ve done it better.
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Don’t Look @ Me - A Woman’s Self Effacing Self Defense
“I’ve spent so much time trying not to attract a certain kind of attention from men, that it’s hard for me to just go there now”.
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The Trauma of Being a New Yorker
The trauma of being a New Yorker- you hear a sound that has you convinced a. Someone is spraying poison into the air in a move towards chemical warfare or
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3 Ways I Deal With Anxiety
I used to feel like I was constantly floating away. Logically I understood that this wasn’t true, but my mind was in such disarray that I could’t connect to the obvious fact that I was planted on the ground. It felt like physically disappearing, slowly vanishing into thin air. Imagine a helium balloon constantly under the threat of being released into the sky, except the balloon has a will to live.
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A Life You Thought You Wanted
What if I told you that most of the people you wanted to model your life after are/were miserable? Now, what if I told you the dream you were sold might have set you on the wrong path and your belief in it is actually part of what keeps the farce alive?
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How I Dragged Myself Out of the Abyss That Is Depression
So, I’m no stranger to depression. Genetic predisposition aside, I think it actually became so familiar that I welcomed it. It still seems like part of my personality to be perfectly honest. Depression is like a portal that follows me around.
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How To Believe In Yourself. A Starter Guide. (Hint: You could be doing it wrong.)
As a kid, I always hoped that when my favorite artist was asked - “what advice would you give to aspiring artists?” that I would hear “The Answer”. Every single time, my excitement was met with the always devastating, and always frustrating “believe in yourself”. WTF? I wondered why they were holding out?!
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They Love Black Culture, Not Black People: A Strange Reality In Hong Kong.
I’ve been to Hong Kong once. It was for work, but there was enough time if you were really motivated to explore the city and the surrounding areas (aka shop).
Between exploring the malls that seemed to form entire cities underground, I would venture off to look for more familiar things like nail shops, and sneaker shops.
Naturally, I ventured out on my own with my curiosity and naiveté in tow.
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Womanism: A practice.
You are my sister.
If you are better at something, let me learn from you. If I've been down a road before, let me guide you.
If we're lost, let's find a way together. If I know something, I will share.
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For New Girls In Male Dominated Industries
When I first started out in music, I was CLUELESS. Dealing with a certain breed of men in the business confused me. Every move I made felt like the wrong move. Does this person want to work with me or sleep with me? Is this a date or ANOTHER business dinner? Should I ask?
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Falling For U
I have to remind myself that it is a luxury to pursue my passion. Staying in touch with this truth, along with a profound sense of gratitude, for the privilege to pursue my dreams is crucial. When I get further than I like to be from this truth, I know it’s time to get grounded again.
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Gifts of the Lunar Eclipse + Blood Moon.
Watch the false self fall. Don’t cling to who you never were. Appreciate what was learned, and forgive yourself. Trust yourself. Spinning for the sake of spinning will leave you dizzy.
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The Royal Wedding: A Come Up For The Culture?
I couldn’t help but notice how much emphasis was placed on her blackness surrounding the historic nuptials. One news outlet even suggested “black women should be proud”.
Oh really?
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Vegan Friendly NYC Faves
Here’s a list of plant based places I love, that the carnivores in my life are happy to go to. There are more plant based options in NYC, these are the CUTEST!
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