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There’s nothing like a new piece (hello, gorgeous) of furniture to instantly transform a room. But… #thatpricetagtho. Definitely not something you can just pick up like a scented candle from Target. Which is why when furniture goes on sale, it’s a MAJOR event. Like, stop everything you’re doing, grab the nearest phone, computer, telegraph machine and […] More
Self-care has been a term used in the wellness community for years. From spraying lavender on pillows before bed to opening the window for some fresh air or even getting a daily stretch in, we all could use a few of these moments in our day. Historically, People of Color have lacked accessibility to wellness […] More
You know what they say: a girl’s first love is her father. Cheesy, sure, but dads teach us how to ride a bike, drive a car, and change a lightbulb. They were our dates to father-daughter dances and coached our soccer teams. Your dad might even be the person you panic-call if your laptop shuts […] More
I saw this phrase scroll across Instagram: Black joy is an act of Black resistance. Reading that eight-word sentence hit me because it was a reminder I needed. I have been intentional about finding joy in my life since I turned 30—and traveling solo is one of my joy points—which prompted me to lean into […] More
While justice-demanding protests and Instagram blackouts have taken center stage this week, if change is going to happen, support of the Black community can’t stop there. If you too are wondering what you can do as an ally beyond pressing the “post” button or making a donation, the answer is clear: it’s extremely important now […] More
“Home sweet home.” That’s what my mother would sometimes exclaim when she came home after a long day or when, to my delight, we’d return to our Chicago home after a weekend road trip. Lately, I’ve been reminiscing on this—wondering how the saying fits into a world where I, a Black woman, can be murdered […] More
Writing this story has felt impossible. With all of the black death and racism caught on camera last week, finding the words to type on this page is, well, complicated. As I sit on my mom’s couch in Atlanta, my eyes are so heavy I can barely keep them open, but my mind is so […] More
I grew up in a family where race was never discussed in-depth. Of course, we all knew that we were Black and we all agreed that racism was a thing. But, we made sure to blend as best as we could into the predominantly white society of western Canada. At times, I remember hating my […] More
