6 Must See LGBTQ Films On Netflix!

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If you’re venturing into an exploration of LGBTQ Films, here are 6 on Netflix that will get you on your way! Enjoy! 1.”MOONLIGHT” 2016 – R – 1h 50m  In this acclaimed coming-of-age drama, a young man who grows up…

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5 Of My Favorite Trans Musicians To Add To Your Playlists!

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              In honor of June being Pride Month, but also in support of the Trans Community – here are 5 of My Favorite Trans Musicians that you must add to your playlists! These Trans…

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10 Black Owned Wineries To Support Right Now!

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If you’re a wine lover like me and you want to support Black Owned Wineries, then this list will make you very happy. Who doesn’t love a little sip and support?! In honor of National Rosé Day, let’s kick it…

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6 Ways To Be a Better Ally (For Non-Black People) *Repost From NewInt.Org

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This was first published by New Internationalist on March 15th, 2018 – written by Kristina Wong. See the original article HERE. I loved the perspective coming from an Asian-American woman so much, I wanted to share.  “Are you a non-black…

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3 Black Docs/Series To Educate & Inspire on Netflix Right Now!

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With all of the protests happening in the world right now, it’s so important to keep the conversation about race and equality going – now matter how upsetting it can get (*but, I do believe you need to go at…

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54 Black-Owned Brands to Support Today & Every Day *repost by Marie Claire Magazine

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*This is a repost by Marie Claire Magazine, written by  Marina Liao  (June 3rd, 2020) “In the wake of George Floyd‘s death and the nationwide protests against racial injustice and police brutality, it’s important not to give up on the…

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How To Help #BlackLivesMatter

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We are in very challenging times,  but nothing has ever been accomplished by silence or non-action. I have great hope for the future with all the efforts happening in the world, but I know…it’s still easy to feel helpless at…

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My Secret Wedding Day + How We Met (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

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If you’ve been following me or have been reading this blog, you already know that marriage was not an absolute for me. I just wasn’t the girl who dreamed of her wedding or even imagined it…ever. In fact, I was…

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THROWBACK: In 2010 I became The First Woman To Design a Jordan

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I can’t believe how much time is flying! It’s been 10 whole years since I became the first woman (and maybe the first non-athlete) to have her own Jordan sneaker! Since then, other iconic women like Aleali May and Melody…

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3 Ways I Workout at Home – Using a Trampoline, Jump Rope & YouTube!

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Being unable to go to the gym threw me way off my game in the beginning of lockdown. I am the kind of person that craves routine and without it, I was a bit lost. It took me about 4…

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