By leahvernonThe term #BlackGirlMagic has been tossed around in the media lately. It has many different meanings and conclusions, yet all of them are unapologetically Black. And being Black is a powerful thing. When I post on social media, I use this hashtag because I believe in our magic. So I took it a step further….
By leahvernonEid is my favorite Islamic Holiday. Why? You feel all triumphant because you cursed less during Ramadan, the people who worked your last nerve you managed to NOT go off on, and although you passed out a few times from hunger, you managed to fast for the entire month. Congratulations. Now, it’s time for the…
By leahvernonInclusion: The action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure. So now that we understand what inclusion means, let’s get to the nitty-gritty and talk about the real problem – exclusion. You know those moments where you’re like, “Ummm, no. Not in 2016?!?” Yeah. You know the ones. Especially…
By leahvernonFor some people makeup is scary. For others, we’ve been dabbling in our mom’s lipstick and eyeshadow since we could walk. For me, cosmetics and beauty products are life! And by life, I mean that it excites me very, very much. I love following the makeup pages and testing out new lipsticks. Pages: 1 2…
By leahvernonI grew up in the 90s where fashion was for the thin girl. For the girl who could wear short shorts and little camisoles. The girl with no cellulite, straight teeth and long hair. The girl who was allowed to talk to boys on her stoop and wouldn’t get in trouble for it. Growing up…
