Posts tagged Black Lives Matter
What To Do To Make The Most Of Quarantine Life
What To Do To Make The Most Of Quarantine Life

Taking a look at recent events, and the craziness that is quarantine life, while sharing 5 things you can do to make this season just a bit more bearable and hopefully also more enjoyable.

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Disrupting The Status Quo In The Fight Of Racism And Colorism
Disrupting The Status Quo In The Fight Of Racism And Colorism

Discussing actress Thandie Newton’s experience with colorism in Hollywood and the necessity to disrupt the status quo and embrace our differences in the fight against racism.

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5 Insightful Things Taking A Social Media Break During A Black Movement Did
5 Insightful Things Taking A Social Media Break During A Black Movement Did

Completed a social media break which I actually dreaded - cause FOMO. Specially during a black lives matter movement. Find out how time off Instagram provided more clarity & proved beneficial in more ways than one.

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LifestyleViolette WillisSocial media, Instagram, quarantine, Creative, black movement, Black Lives Matter, Breonna Taylor, mental health, social media break, FOMO, Fear of missing outComment
What Rapper Eve Has Been Up To Since Tying The Knot
What Rapper Eve Has Been Up To Since Tying The Knot

Rapper Eve is back, looking better than ever and promoting Barbershop 3. But what was she up to while she was gone? I've got the answers, along with what Forbes Magazine has to say about it. 

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What This 6-Figure "Black Lives Matter" Book Deal Taught Me
What This 6-Figure "Black Lives Matter" Book Deal Taught Me

A young lady recently started a bidding war for her debut novel inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. Not only did she secure a 6-figre publishing deal, but her novel is being turned into a movie. Here are a couple of things this story taught me that I believe will inspire you.

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

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