Dressed In Dreams: A Black Girls Love Letter to Fashion is a book by Dr. Tanisha C. Ford. Tanisha C. Ford is an award winning writer, professor, and cultural critic. According to her professional biography, “Her work centers on social movement history, philanthropy and the cultural politics of money, Black feminism(s), material culture, the built … Continue reading Book Review: Dressed In Dreams: A Black Girls Love Letter To The Power Of Fashion
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Fashion in Trying Times
The couture shows have just been unveiled a couple weeks ago. While the usual big catwalks and highly anticipated shows had to be shutdown due to the current global pandemic, most fashion houses still kept to their usual showing schedule (except Saint Laurent, who earlier this year announced they would not follow their pre-set schedule … Continue reading Fashion in Trying Times
The West Wing: Kanye West Manic Run for President
Around 3 weeks ago, on July 4, Kanye West; via twitter announces his run for the presidential position by tweeting “"We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States! #2020VISION.” While this is not the first time … Continue reading The West Wing: Kanye West Manic Run for President
Stronger Together
During these hard times a lot is going on in the world. The death and injustice for George Floyd sparked an outrage not only all over the country but all over the world. Protests were held in major cities like London, Berlin, Tokyo and Rio de Janerio. With the Black Lives Matter movement growing exponentially … Continue reading Stronger Together
PAUSE… BREATHE… 5 Ways to Destress and Relax
During these hectic and unpredictable time everyone’s stress and anxiety is probably through the roof, whether they’d like it or not. While people are worrying about all the problems going on, one thing that is slipping their mind is their own mental health. People are not taking their mental health into consideration. But worry not, … Continue reading PAUSE… BREATHE… 5 Ways to Destress and Relax
Modernity of Fashion: The Three Conceptions
Over the pandemic like most people, I have had a lot of free time. I have taken up a couple of new hobbies and skills. One thing I decided to do was take a free fashion course that was offered by Institut Français De La Mode. I was told about this program by my friend … Continue reading Modernity of Fashion: The Three Conceptions
Things to Do While Quarantined
With the recent Coronavirus pandemic many everyday things have started to come to a halt. Schools for everyone; from elementary school to college courses have been canceled for the rest of the month. Grocery store are literally chaotic. As well as some job requiring their employees either to work from home or just stay home … Continue reading Things to Do While Quarantined
Woman of the Week: Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson at her desk Since March is National Woman’s Month, I decided that for each week of this month I will make a blog post highlighting a woman’s accomplishments from various work fields varying from Fashion to Music and everything and anything in between and further. For my second installation of this series, when … Continue reading Woman of the Week: Katherine Johnson
The Butterfly Affect
Since the beginning of this year, I have noticed a rise in the popularity of butterflies. Not saying that they were not popular before, but I did notice them being more prominent. From social media to activism, butterflies have fluttered to the forefront of our everyday lives. Social Media The butterfly trend can be seen … Continue reading The Butterfly Affect
5 Great People with Bipolar Disorder
Dealing with mental health issues can be difficult. The first problem is identifying them. But even before that is acceptance. You need to accept that you have mental health issues, and that help is always needed regardless if you are doing "fine". Once accepted and identified, it sorta gets easier because now you know the … Continue reading 5 Great People with Bipolar Disorder
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