The fist IS like a symbol of black I like that But it’s not always about the anger And hitting back; sometimes It is like the struggle within Responding back; sometimes It’s like the... Read more >>

She took a deep breath of salty thick air, allowing her lungs to release the toxic breath she held onto for so long. A single tear rolled down her cheek as she grasped the rusted hand of the... Read more >>

Here begins the tale of myself, a forty-eight-year-old woman, who is currently without a home, a job, and too many other things that shall remain nameless. You’d think that I would be beside... Read more >>

I believe that every woman has a warrior buried inside of her. All too often, we let ourselves get beaten down by our fears and anxieties, circumstances, or abuse we have suffered. We allow our past... Read more >>

What I have learned through life is: life is not taken for granted. So many things come and go, such as trees, flowers, and life. What I do is wake up every morning and thank God I’m alive. I... Read more >>

As I gaze into your eyes, I see the peace within you for there is harmony in your heart and you are at ease. You are also at a place in your life where you will not allow anyone to suppress or hold... Read more >>

For behold I am a true strong black queen with dignity and integrity, for I may have been suppressed throughout my life but I am now free...free to rule my land in peace harmony and with pure... Read more >>

It was the spring of 2003. We had just sold our dream home in order to obtain the cash that we needed to be eligible franchise candidates for the world’s largest fast food chain. The adjustment... Read more >>

The Strongest Shoulders that that I have ever cried on, Arms that though aching held me till dawn, A Heart so truly Loving that it brought my troubled soul calm; You are the One that I... Read more >>

Many times we’re faced with situations that ask us to compromise our values. It could be a job offer with a company you don’t respect. Or, your beliefs might be in the minority and you... Read more >>