A few weeks after I quit my job, I got dumped. I was already extremely depressed dealing with my newfound broke-ness and my break up was the straw on the camel’s back. At this point, I had been sleeping as much as I could to avoid overthinking about my financial situation. I would periodically Door … More Getting Dumped, Being Broke and Making a Tinder
Episodes 6 and 7 of Season 2 of Blue Collar Hustle are now available. Consistent with preceding episodes, both episodes include climactic developments that are completely unpredictable. Themes that are present include death, sexual harassment, pride and forgiveness. A lot of events unfold in episode six. The beginning starts off as a flashback, which was a … More Blue Collar Hustle Review: Season 2, Episode 6&7
Taylor Monet Parks (Tayla Parx) is an American singer-songwriter, and actress who has racked up three Grammy nominations by the age of 22. I was first introduced to her while listening to the song Island by Eric Bellinger. Honestly, I was shook that I never heard of her before! Her voice is so melodic and her song … More Tayla Parx
DJ Möscöné is a DJ, revolutionary and the first African- American DJ to receive a Master’s Degree in the Bay Area by the age of 23. This queen is currently on her Trap Goddess Tour, which wraps up December 16. Recently, DJ Möscöné DJ’ed the SoOakland SoHalloween Silent Party. The party was lit and there is no denying that … More DJ Möscöné
By Palmira Muniz (@vivalapalma) Sade Ndya is a young Indian and African American photographer who hails from what she calls, the “boring-ass” town that is Palm Springs, and despite her small town upbringing, Ndya’s work is far from boring. I had the pleasure of interviewing the artist, who currently has her studio and resides in … More On the Rise: Sade Ndya
Jennifer Polite is the founder of Autism Social Communities (ASC). The purpose of ASC, is to reduce the 80% unemployment rate amongst the autism population by educating the community through our all inclusive social events, and building a society that fosters diversity and inclusion amongst the autism population. ASC cultivates social skills, language, and creativity while … More Autism Social Communities
Earlier this week, everybody was tuned in to new developments in the beef between female rappers Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. Nicki Minaj went on her radio show Queen Radio to address numerous allegations made my Cardi and her sister Hennessy throughout the week. In response to Nicki’s show, Cardi B. went on Instagram and posted … More Rap Queens Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. Need to do Better
When it comes to the Bay Area, it’s a special place filled with diversity, booming tech businesses that collide with art and budding communities, historical landmarks and more. Each area of the Bay has its own style and flair, and we can’t help but be proud of where our roots in the Bay have grounded … More The Tech Bubble: Finding Safe Spaces for POC in The Silicon Valley
“Pac said Thug Life Stood for “The Hate U Give Little Infants F*cks Everybody. T-H-U-G L-I-F-E. Meaning what society gives us as youth, it bites them in the a*s when we wild out. Get it?” – Khalil Based on Angie Thomas’ debut novel director George Tillman Jr.’s The Hate U Give is a must … More The Duality of Two Worlds, Police Violence, and Racism: Why Everyone Needs to See “The Hate U Give”
Every year when Halloween approaches, my ovaries start screaming at me. There’s just something about seeing all the pictures and videos on social media of other folks’ offspring dressed as their favorite characters, or little animals, or super random things like corn on the cob that really sends my baby fever into overdrive. And, don’t … More I Need To Borrow A Kid For Halloween
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