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20 Affirmations & Mantras To Instill in Our Daughters

20 Affirmations & Mantras To Instill in Our Daughters

There is no one right way to be a mom, but most mothers of girls would likely agree that it can feel daunting to raise a strong, confident daughter in... Read More
Black Fashion Leaders Set Out A Roadmap for Change

Black Fashion Leaders Set Out A Roadmap for Change

Model Joan Smalls has teamed up with the Black In Fashion Council, Color of Change and IMG for  real change Be Enlightened Read More
The Power of Affirmations

The Power of Affirmations

Affirmations can change your entire outlook of yourself and the world according to affirmations guru Toni Jones. Be Enlightened Read More
10 Ways to Develop Your Personal Style

10 Ways to Develop Your Personal Style

For those of us with limited bank accounts, however, looking fashionable can be more of a challenge. Yet fashion experts say that you can look fabulous, regardless of you much... Read More
Can Fashion Industry Boost Women Empowerment?

Can Fashion Industry Boost Women Empowerment?

Women empowerment can be achieved by creating job opportunities by the women for themselves by making female consumers feel beautiful and self-proud.  Be Enlightened Read More
After Blackout Tuesday . . . What's next?

After Blackout Tuesday . . . What's next?

Breonna Taylor. Ahmaud Arbery.  George Floyd. I say their names and I honor their memories.
Positive Thoughts During Tough Times

Positive Thoughts During Tough Times

Hey UV Nation! Like many of you, I’m home with my family. I love my job as Mom-in-Chief, but remote education has turned me into a teacher, lunch lady, science... Read More
Unbought and Unbossed!

Unbought and Unbossed!

Originally published March 8, 2020 In 1972, there was some black girl magic happening and we hadn’t even coined that phrase yet.  An amazing, courageous woman by the name of... Read More
Dear Vanessa,

Dear Vanessa,

Originally published January 29, 2020 @vanessabryant I know you may never see this blog post, but I am still compelled to write to you.  There are no words that I... Read More
Truth about screwing up. . .

Truth about screwing up. . .

Originally published January 2020 Twice a month I will share with you my truth and nothin’ but the truth.  Sometimes my truth is about how I did the doggone thing... Read More