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I never shy away from politics because everything in our life is governed by politics. My views are my own.

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Romanticize your friendships

updated on May 8, 2022May 8, 2022Leave a Comment on Romanticize your friendships

We all know that relationships take work. Whether you are talking about relationships with your parents, your children, your siblings, your spouse, or your friends, a healthy relationship requires intention, presence, honesty, and trust. I have worked to be intentional …

It Had To Be Said Well Nourished Soul

5 reasons I am obsessed with Peloton

updated on February 21, 2021February 21, 2021Leave a Comment on 5 reasons I am obsessed with Peloton

Exercising in any form is about showing up for yourself. It is about connecting to the power and strength of your body – exploring what you are capable of, exposing your limitations, and embracing the very real ways our bodies carry us through this world each and every day.

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Why I always vote and why I think you should too

updated on October 21, 2018October 21, 2018Leave a Comment on Why I always vote and why I think you should too

Midterms are right around the corner and that means we all as US citizens have the right and responsibility to vote. I understand the concept of having the right to choose to engage or disengage in the political process. Really. …

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staring in yellow surprise at the sun

updated on October 20, 2015October 20, 2015Leave a Comment on staring in yellow surprise at the sun

i have heard many of my non-black friends say how surprised and appalled they are by some of the blatant racist things they have witnessed recently either personally, locally, or on a national stage. part of me wants to ask …

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choosing happiness for 25% off today only

updated on September 22, 2018October 9, 2015Leave a Comment on choosing happiness for 25% off today only

i just got an email with the subject line: “choosing happiness for 25% off.” i’m assuming it was an ad for a book or some other motivational keepsake being promoted by mama oprah. yes, i call her mama oprah because …

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i’ll take my starbucks with a shot of shackles and shock

updated on September 22, 2018October 4, 20155 Comments on i’ll take my starbucks with a shot of shackles and shock

my body woke me up from what i can only assume was a peaceful sleep at 5am saturday morning. my reaction was anything but peaceful. i struggled to fall back to sleep for a few hours before i just gave …

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things you can’t do while being black in america

updated on July 21, 2015July 21, 2015Leave a Comment on things you can’t do while being black in america

i didn’t want to make this list. i’m probably not the first person to make this list. if you do a google search, you might come across more of these lists of things black people can’t do in america. and …

It Had To Be Said Well Nourished Soul

fragile: please handle with care

updated on September 22, 2018June 21, 20155 Comments on fragile: please handle with care

in church today, we talked about taking care of things that are fragile. when something is both precious and fragile, you go to great lengths to ensure it is handled with care. you don’t want it to be damaged. you …

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black is the color of my skin, grief is the color of my soul

updated on September 22, 2018June 18, 2015Leave a Comment on black is the color of my skin, grief is the color of my soul

growing up in racist, segregated kansas city, i was always aware of my blackness. mine was a childhood riddled with the absolute best expressions of black love juxtaposed with the absolute worst expressions of black hate. at 36, i’m growing …

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i see you dajerria becton

updated on September 22, 2018June 8, 2015Leave a Comment on i see you dajerria becton

i don’t usually go outside to cry. to connect with nature, to commune with god, sure. but today was not like any other day. today i struggled to put aside the growing rage in my soul and focus on my …

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