3 ways society’s version of success is failing us
What does success mean to you? Would you be honest and share what was the first thought that came to mind with the word success? For some of you it…
Turning disappointment into hope
Ah, disappointment. It's one of those feelings that we have at some point in life, and they can hit us hard in certain seasons. Maybe it's a relationship that didn't…
But the Greatest of these is Love Pt. 6
Continued from part 5 in this short story series. Rue looked down at Bodie, inhaled and spoke her truth: “Bodie… You remind me of the most painful and happiest times…
Rest in Power Nipsey Hussle: the resilience of his legacy
I wanted to briefly discuss the news around hip hop artist and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle. His life was taken from him at age 33 and it shocked the music world…
Love me love me not: The Lie of Self-Love
The hallmark of all emotions is love. Memorable lines from movies and songs have been written by composers, writers, and authors about love more than any other topic throughout human history. Both…
Wanting financial security is NOT gold digging
I wanted to explore this topic again because of some videos that came out about the topic of hypergamy, which essentially is marrying someone in a higher social or economic…
But the Greatest of these is Love Pt. 5
Continued from Part 4 of this short story series Why does she do these things!!?Rue exploded aloud as she yanked her hair up into a ponytail before snatching open her…
Black Love shines at the 2019 Oscars
To wrap up our Black Love Role Models series, I'm sharing several notable couples and more who shined bright at the 91st Annual Academy Awards (aka The Oscars) on Sunday,…
How to guard your heart while dating
What does guarding your heart look like while dating? "God protected my heart when I wasn't doing it myself." You may have seen or learned the proverb about guarding your…
