Like men we’ll face the murderous, cowardly pack,
Pressed to the wall, dying, but fighting back!
Tenacity: Finding the Path Towards Support and Promotion in Atlanta’s Art Community
The core of Atlanta exudes an air of diversity and optimism that has the power to knock a visitor off of their feet. In a city heavily swayed by freelancing and entrepreneurship among the entertainment industry, the allure for a writer to be swept in this culture of artistic self-expression is delightfully magnetizing. 📷 cc: Ms. …
Africaspan: A Growth of Diasporic Awareness
Disclaimer: This is a post about my ongoing journey to learn about Pan Africanism through journals, articles, literature, and videos for an African American Literature class that I am taking. I am by no means an expert in the study but I hope you all enjoy my findings and journey as much as I am. …
RAW: Opportunities Made for Artists by Artists
To kick off the Tenacity series, I attended the annual RAW art show Magnify. And wow! It was an outstanding time! Originated in 2005, the RAW Art Organization, a promotional platform that prides themselves on being made for artists by artists, showcases indie creatives in art, film, fashion, music, performing arts, hair, makeup, and photography. …
Writers Block: We Meet Again
Lately, I just have not been able to pull out the motivation to write anything. Maybe it’s because of the many rejections I have been receiving in my endeavors to make my writing more public. Maybe it’s because I have a tendency to announce my accomplishments before they actually reach success. Either way. . . …
4 Natural Ways to Beat an Itchy Scalp
Believe me, I have been through the times when it seemed like the itching would never end. The first few months of locking were definitely the worst of times. Every time I started to itch I would just grease or wash in hopes of finding some sort of relief. Let me tell you, nothing is …
My Dreadlock Journey : The Beginning
As you read in the title, today I will be sharing the beginning of my loc journey. Some of the information that I give here can be used in your own journey but keep in mind that I am not a loctition or a professional. Feel free to use any of my tips as a …
5 Things to Consider Before Starting Your Locs
Four years ago, I pulled together the courage to start a journey that would change the way that I saw the world forever. I say courage because I had been contemplating it for years. I started with two strand twists and I have been retwisting and styling my locs on my own, never looking back. …
