Lifestyle Blog
As we all know, the pandemic impacted all of our lives in a myriad of ways. One major thing that changed globally was working in person. It suddenly, in a doomsday type of way, became dangerous to be around people of all things. So that meant closing stores, offices, schools and factories for almost 2 years in some cases. Now it’s finally looking like things are under control and people are being sent back to work in person.
Move at your own pace. You have control of your destiny. You have all of the tools that you need. Don’t just let life happen to you; make it happen for you. Every day is a blessing. You are on the right path. Those are just a few variations of mantras that I regularly reminded myself of during this past year of my life. They served as reminders during every moment that I doubted myself, which was often; and every moment that I found myself distracted. I return to those mantras because they all remain true no matter where I am in life.
Valentine’s day is only a few days away. That means that valentines are being chosen, reservations are being made and 711s all over are getting ready to fill their buckets with those sad roses they sell every year. For some reason this “holiday” has always been about women receiving but what about the guys? For the ladies who have a special someone who is worthy of receiving a gift; I have you covered. Here is a list of 10 perfect gifts for him that your special guy will love.
It is officially Black History Month 2021 and what better way is there to start it off than learning some new information about our beloved Historically Black Colleges and Universities? I had the privilege of attending Hampton University, an HBCU, founded in 1868 in Hampton, Virginia. These universities offer an abundant experience for students. They continue to produce some of the most outstanding individuals in the world. Here are 5 interesting facts about HBCUs.
On Tuesday, January 20, 2021, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn in at the capitol during their star studded inauguration. To many this marks the beginning of a new chapter of American politics that will clean up the mess left behind
the Trump administration. To African American women all over the country this moment represents triumph. It marks the most significant change of the face of American leadership to one that resembles their own. Kamala Harris is not only the first woman but also the first woman of color to hold the Vice President position.