February 2012
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January 2012
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"the fragrance of dark coffee"- Poetry by Philipe... →
the fragrance of dark coffee sometimes i have beautiful thoughts, and i try to use words to describe them but very scarcely do they suffice. so i apologize in advance if these words don’t move you the way the thought moved me. they can come out bitter, like a fresh cup of coffee. if i offer you a cup: you may try and put your own Splenda into it- the one you keep stored on your person for...
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December 2011
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November 2011
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Race Relations Part 1
At my internship I have been given a task that is complex, important and hard to approach in all facets. Before I dive in to the issue I will give a bit more background.
I am from Decatur, GA. Most of my life I have been around Black people. Whether it be Black professionals or working class people the one thing we all have in common is being Black. Transitioning into college I had no idea what...
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October 2011
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A Sad Story
lipstickonthebrain:
I have this effed up mentality of wanting those who dont want me
and quickly losing interest in those that do want me,
its an awful mentality to have, truly
in an ideal world I wouldnt want anyone who doesnt want me because it shows that have poor taste,
So,
slowly but surely I am putting this odd notion to rest
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Some of the loneliest times are when you are seeking God the most.
– Anonymous
September 2011
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Less is Best: Stephanie Derrick
Here is a post by my dear friend Ivi (buzz-n-bend.tumblr.com/ twitter.com/Ivi_Mo). She is one of the best people I know at Boston University. From her style in fashion to her tenacious ability to take over the PR world I can’t say enough about my dear Ivi.
This post (with your’s truly) is Part 3 in a series of blogs that feature personal beauty tips for women of color.
Hope you...
August 2011
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The cultural paradigms that are aggressively promoted to young black people and...
– Mos Def (NY Times Article on Street Etiquette)
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buzz n blend: #1 Back to School Tip →
buzz-n-blend:
If you’re a college freshman, a senior or in between - listen up.
It doesn’t matter what your major is (ok, maybe it does), but find make room in your collegiate career to take courses in marketing and/or digital media (computer science/web programming).
With graduation looming ahead, I’m…
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A Black Tie Affair.: "The 'Natural' Movement: It's... →
the-art-review:
Nappy. Woolly. Matted. All words with negative connotations used to describe the hair that naturally comes out of my head. As a little girl, it could have been easy to take offense to such descriptions. How could someone tell you that something was wrong with what God naturally gave you and…
July 2011
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June 2011
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If women come a dime a dozen, would that explain why good women are not in...
– Steph.Simply.
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I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think...
– Benjamin Franklin
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