Rest Well Mamba
LEGEND
The definition of a legend is a larger than life story that gets passed down from one generation to the next, or a famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well. Kobe Bryant was born August 23rd 1978 he died January 26th 2020.
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Self-Care is the New Healthcare
Womanhood, Singleness, School, Career, Businesses, Paying off Debts, Saving, Adulting, Traveling Dating,
Working Out, Courting, Engagement, Wedding, Wife, Pregnancy, Motherhood, Social Life, Date Nights or Dates from Hell, then being a BFF, Daughter, Aunt, Sister, Cousin, Boss, or Entrepreneur.
Nowhere in there did I say self-care. Where is it? How do we do it?
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NON-TECH AT AFROTECH
Are you in Tech? I am not in tech, but I attended a tech conference anyway. I utilize tech companies every day of my life, Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, Google, different apps and the list goes on and on. My first tech conference was Afrotech. Afrotech is an experience for black techies, startups, entrepreneurs and investors. I have heard great things about Afrotech over the years so, I decided to participate in the experience for myself as a non-tech.
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Succeeding While Black
Professional development comes in all forms, industry specific conferences, virtual trainings, or company lunch and learns. Once you graduate, you are on your own and in 6 months here comes Sallie Mae seeking her return on the investment in your education.
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No More Trauma
For your physical health you go to the gym to work out your body right? So what do you do for your mental health?
Meek Mill has a song on his latest album entitled TRAUMA. Here are some of the lyrics.
“See my brother blood on the pavement
How you wake up in the mornin’ feelin evil?
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I Need Essence Fest
“The most disrespected woman in America is the Black Woman, The most unprotected person in America is the Black Woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black Woman” (Malcolm X -1962) Malcolm X spoke those words in 1962 and they still ring true in 2019. From hashtags of #sayhername to #blacklivesmatter Black women are still disrespected, often unprotected, and unfortunately at times neglected. BUT Still We Rise.
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I need Brunch*ish
Why do I love brunch? It is like having 2 meals in 1 I can have breakfast or lunch or both and not have to feel awkward or weird about eating waffles or pancakes at 1pm.
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When They See Us
I thought to myself, this cannot be happening, then I thought that could have been one of my friends, nephews, or brothers. It was raw, gritty, yet honest and truthful.
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I need SELF-CARE
Yoga Retreat anyone? For all of my self-care enthusiasts I would like to thank you for looking inward and honing in on the importance of self-care.
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