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Flowers for 'Sinners'
There were so many gems of Black history, culture, resistance, spirituality, and survival masterfully tucked into this work; light and darkness; spirits and ancestors; intentions vs. impacts; hainte blue and blood red; good and evil.
2 days ago5 min read


To the Unconventional Professional...
An original poem for fellow professionals navigating the challenging job market. Written by "The Kultured Queen" June 5, 2025 To the...
Jun 91 min read


Notes from Starting Over...
Just over a month ago, a major chapter of my adult life came to an end. It was a bittersweet but necessary end to a period riddled with a...
Mar 305 min read


Artist Appreciation: 5 Black Authors to support for BHM
Like my platform, my reading list is unapologetically Black, so it's only right that I share some of my favorite Black authors with you.
Feb 93 min read


Freedom Worth Fighting For...
Denzel Washington in The Great Debaters (2007) “An unjust law is no law at all, which means I have a right, even a duty, to resist.”...
Feb 13 min read


2024: The Reflection
As I sit in my favorite coffee shop, tapping on the laptop that has been my lifeline for school and business for over 10 years, I'm...
Dec 31, 20248 min read


"Before I let Go" by Kennedy Ryan: Black Romance Book Review
This is book is one that will touch your heart and leave you thinking.
Jul 28, 20242 min read


5 Self-Care Practices After Job Loss
Tips for Black Professionals navigating job loss.
Jun 10, 20246 min read


Every "L" ain't a Loss
A few weeks ago, I was hit with some news that threw a surprise kink into my life plan. I wasn't hurt, troubled, or dismayed. Here is why.
Jun 1, 20247 min read


Review: Act ii Cowboy Carter
Happy Release Day, y'all! Beyonce's latest album, Act ii. Cowboy Carter, is officially out and the BeyHive could not be more excited....
Mar 29, 20243 min read


Onward & Upward from 2023
2023 was quite the year for us all, but it was especially transformative for me. Like everyone else, I faced my share of challenges, but...
Dec 31, 20233 min read


A Lesson on Christmas Eve
While I normally avoid stores at all costs in the days leading to Christmas, I braved the crowds to grab a few last minute items this...
Dec 24, 20234 min read


The Underrated Art of Contentment
We can all agree that life often feels like an uphill battle, but sometimes you experience those days where everything feels right. Today...
Jul 19, 20233 min read


I'm not ist, I Love "You People"
*No spoilers* Two blog posts in the same week? Whaaat? It's a rarity in these parts, but you can thank Netflix's newest hit, You People,...
Feb 1, 20233 min read


When the Going Gets Tough...
Chiiiiiille...we had a time this month! It's only 28 days into the new year, and I've already experienced loss, unanticipated breakdowns...
Jan 28, 20234 min read


'22 Lessons
Ah, 2022....what a year it has been! From love and loss to broken chains and newfound freedom, this year has been a rollercoaster ride...
Dec 31, 20222 min read


The Duchess & Thee Stallion: A Tale of Two Megs and their fight to be Believed
This is a story about two women sharing the same name, both beautiful, Black central figures in current conversations about self-advocacy...
Dec 19, 20226 min read


She's Giving: Confidence
For Plus-Size Girls Who Chose Self-Love When Insecurity Wasn't Enough 27 years... 329 months... 10,033 days... That is how long it took...
Jun 27, 20227 min read


Diary of an Exasperated Black Woman
First blog post of 2022, woo woo! Oh yeah, welcome to the new website. Take a tour, have a virtual cocktail while you look around, and...
Jan 12, 20223 min read


America…You Ain’t Foolin’ Nobody, Girl.
So you mean to tell me that after 156 years, the American Congress just woke up and said, “You know what? Let’s make Juneteenth a federal...
Jun 7, 20212 min read
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