You know here at BGA we’re rooting for everyone Black, especially Black women. It’s really important to me to support us in every way I can. Black women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S. That means … Continue reading Beauty Bakerie’s Cake Mix Demi Matte Foundation Review
It’s wedding season! This is a wonderful time to share in the pure enjoyment and excitement of a couple who has vowed to love one another forever. It’s an honor and a privilege to be an invited guest to witness … Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts for Wedding Party and Guest
OMGEE it’s been 15 years since I graduated high school. Like seriously, when, how and why did time pass like this?! As I reflect on this mind-blowing revelation and on all that has transpired in my life since I was … Continue reading 4 Things I Wished I’d Put Into Practice After Graduating High School
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme is Fitness #4Mind4Body. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical well being. Unfortunately, there isn’t enough dialogue in the Black community about mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar or other life stressors that would warrant the need to speak with a therapist. I spoke with licensed clinical counselor Sh’Niqua Alford to discuss why being in tune with your mental health is important and how we can help dispel some negative stereotypes about mental health in the Black community. What is … Continue reading Mental Health Awarness Month: An Interview with Sh’Niqua Alford, LCSW
This past Mother’s Day weekend Will Packer Productions released its latest action thriller film, Breaking In featuring Gabrielle Union. The movie did well, in terms of box office numbers. It surpassed its $16M budget, grossing nearly $18M for its opening … Continue reading Film Review: Breaking In and Movie Experience Rant
Dear Mama, It wasn’t until I became an adult and moved away that I realized how I undervalued the need for you in my life. I guess most children under-appreciate and take for granted all that a mother does for them. But what I’ve always known since an early age is that there is no me without you. And I don’t mean the physical gestation of me but the spirit of me. My strength, resilience, and tenacity to keep going are all the qualities I learned from you. I’ve studied how you navigate through life with fortitude and grace and … Continue reading An Open Letter to My Mama
