Dear Diary, There has been something that has been weighing on my mind. It's something I have noticed many people in the black community fall victim to and ashamedly I say, it is something I have also been guilty of... Working with primary and junior ages within the school system, I see and hear many … Continue reading December 28, 2017
Month: December 2017
December 27, 2017
Dear Diary, It's December. The month to relive, recollect and reflect on the past 52 weeks. A month full of optimism and goal setting. This past year, I’ve lost some people (figuratively and literally), but I’ve also gained some solid relationships; specifically the ladies of Shea Butter Diaries, and the ladies of Melanin On The … Continue reading December 27, 2017
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December 4, 2017
Dear Diary, I can't remember the last time I've updated you, but no time like the present. Let me start by apologizing to my damn self, I haven't let nobody down but myself. I've witnessed companies that were open before I was born CLOSE due to bankruptcy (like damn)! I've watched my mentors make mistakes...people … Continue reading December 4, 2017
December 1, 2017
Dear Diary, Back in 2013, I traveled to the Dominican Republic. This particular trip has a special place in my heart because while there, I visited an orphanage and also went into a neighborhood to see some local families. I knew beforehand that I was going to interact with some residents of the country, so … Continue reading December 1, 2017
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