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.
Read MoreThe story about a black homely girl, a story where racism really hurt was one that she wanted to read.
Read MoreIt was in this moment of despair that Rae, upon drawing in her journal, that she inscribed the words "I'm awkward. And Black". It's these words, and how they contradicted the black women generally portrayed...
Read MoreHecklers, aka haters, are a part of life period, however for most of us, it's not so blatantly obvious and right in front of our face. It's funny to me how everyone can be...
Read MoreIf you feel pressed to write and share your story, but find yourself experiencing "writer's block", I'd urge you to ask yourself what's truly holding you back from writing.
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