*This post was originally posted in January 2018, when the song debuted – but, it felt like a good time to revisit. Also, yes I am still excited about my mention which is why I want to revisit it! A…
CULTURE: “Used To Be With Vashtie At Santos.” What Does My Drake Shoutout Refer To?
Posted in BLOG, CULTURE, FEATURED, MUSIC, Vashtie Tagged with: Amanda Seales, angelo baque, Angie Martinez, Atrak, awake, bevy smith, chike, chris gibbs, club culture, coodie, Culture II, dave 1, dee & ricky, deemehlow, diddy, dj clark kent, dj premiere, downtown nyc, drake, ebor, ebro, erin mcgee, fab 5 freddy, gabrielle union, grace ladoja, harry mcnally, hollywood holt, irene Agbontaen, kid capri, kid cudi, kyle hagler, liya kebede, ll cool j, luke meier, lupe fiasco, mademe, mark ronson, mick jagger, nick poe, oamc, promise smith, puff, pusha-t, q tip, rosie perez, santos, santos party house, scott williams, solange, steve nash, suz p, the rza, theophilus london, tracy morgan, union, vincent cassel, walk it like i talk it
6 Must See LGBTQ Films On Netflix!
If you’re venturing into an exploration of LGBTQ Films, here are 6 on Netflix that will get you on your way! Enjoy! 1.”MOONLIGHT” 2016 – R – 1h 50m In this acclaimed coming-of-age drama, a young man who grows up…
5 Of My Favorite Trans Musicians To Add To Your Playlists!
In honor of June being Pride Month, but also in support of the Trans Community – here are 5 of My Favorite Trans Musicians that you must add to your playlists! These Trans…
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10 Black Owned Wineries To Support Right Now!
If you’re a wine lover like me and you want to support Black Owned Wineries, then this list will make you very happy. Who doesn’t love a little sip and support?! In honor of National Rosé Day, let’s kick it…
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6 Ways To Be a Better Ally (For Non-Black People) *Repost From NewInt.Org
This was first published by New Internationalist on March 15th, 2018 – written by Kristina Wong. See the original article HERE. I loved the perspective coming from an Asian-American woman so much, I wanted to share. “Are you a non-black…
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3 Black Docs/Series To Educate & Inspire on Netflix Right Now!
With all of the protests happening in the world right now, it’s so important to keep the conversation about race and equality going – now matter how upsetting it can get (*but, I do believe you need to go at…
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54 Black-Owned Brands to Support Today & Every Day *repost by Marie Claire Magazine
*This is a repost by Marie Claire Magazine, written by Marina Liao (June 3rd, 2020) “In the wake of George Floyd‘s death and the nationwide protests against racial injustice and police brutality, it’s important not to give up on the…
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How To Help #BlackLivesMatter
We are in very challenging times, but nothing has ever been accomplished by silence or non-action. I have great hope for the future with all the efforts happening in the world, but I know…it’s still easy to feel helpless at…
My Secret Wedding Day + How We Met (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
If you’ve been following me or have been reading this blog, you already know that marriage was not an absolute for me. I just wasn’t the girl who dreamed of her wedding or even imagined it…ever. In fact, I was…
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THROWBACK: In 2010 I became The First Woman To Design a Jordan
I can’t believe how much time is flying! It’s been 10 whole years since I became the first woman (and maybe the first non-athlete) to have her own Jordan sneaker! Since then, other iconic women like Aleali May and Melody…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, LIFE Tagged with: astor chambers, Brand Jordan, hypebeast, jordan 2, kanye west, kids cudi, michael jordan, vashtie, yeezy cake
