This 15 Year Old Black Girl Is Not Ashamed Of Being Afrocentric

Being genuine and true to yourself is not always easy, especially as a teen amidst peer pressure and all. Found out how being herself, being Afro-tastic took this girl to the Google headquarters for the whole world to see her art.

Being Comfortable With Your Racial Identity

Your uniquness is not for anybody else to box or compartmentalize (including you).

Life's Journey As An Artist

I think this goes to show that you have to be open to what life brings your way and not to be so stuck in what you believe to be the most successful path to success.

BusinessViolette W.October 13, 2015Journey, Pursuing your dream, Ellen Gallagher, Bloomberg, Art, Path to success, Venice Biennale, ArtistComment

How To Use Social Media To Gain Traction & Attention To Your Passion & Purpose

Everyone needs to get on social media. If you hate it, pick at least one and get familiar, and get comfortable. It's the way of the future and being in denial about it won't serve you.

StyleViolette W.September 25, 2015Friday, Jamilla Okubo, Social media, Diaspora, Art, Pattern, Textile, Fashion, East Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Swahili, Kanga, Tumblr, Fashion design, Be YouComment

If At First You Don't Succeed, Try, Try Again

"If One Can, Anyone Can. All You Gotta Do Is Try..."

EntertainmentViolette W.September 22, 2015Maya Angelou, Swann Galleries, New York, Oprah Winfrey, Faith Ringgold, Art, Artist, Be You, TryComment