The Harlem Photos That Were Hidden for 40 Years
These photos are evidence of resilience.
In 1970, New York City was officially collapsing. The media called it "Fear City." But while the world saw [...]
PBS Newshour: A Brief But Spectacular take on living like we’re dying
To love deeply is to live joyfully.
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PBS Newshour: A Brief But Spectacular take on appreciating what we have
“Joy multiplies when I choose to love.” 💫
“I find joy not just in myself, but in celebrating others.”
“Love is the soil—joy is the [...]
25 Survival Foods of Slaves on Plantations
“I do not wait for permission to create—I design, I build, I transform.”
“Every problem I face carries within it the blueprint of my bril [...]
Bridget Mason From Slave To Richest Landowning Los Angeles Resident
“Like Biddy Mason, I rise from chains to choices.”
“I build wealth not just for myself, but as a legacy for generations.”
“My past [...]
Untold Inventions Of Black Women Inventors That Schools Don’t Teach in Black History
Surviving isn’t luck—it’s innovation and strategy. “I create what has never been seen, because innovation runs in my bloodline.” [...]
18 Things You Didn’t Know were Invented By Black Women
Just because some people try to keep you unsung doesn’t mean your melody is lost. “Innovation is my inheritance, and I multiply it daily. [...]
They Tried to Erase Her: The Black Woman Behind the Internet
Just because some people don’t clap for you doesn’t mean your victories aren’t worth celebrating. “Innovation is my birthright—I claim it boldly.” [...]
Self-Care That Rebuilds You — Without Feeling Like a Lie
Self-Care That Rebuilds You — Without Feeling Like a Lie
Some days, surviving is the win. If you’ve been through abuse, the language of “self-car [...]
Growing Up in the 70’s | Black Perspective
Gratitude and appreciation to @Kimbar1313 on Tiktok for reminding us that we can be going through difficult times but creating your own joy. In fa [...]
The 80’s Was a Great Decade| A Black Perspective
She's right. It was pretty amazing. It was HARD. But that just meant you worked harder to bring in the joy. And we definitely did that.
Gratitude a [...]
8 Power Moves to Use When You’re Disrespected from Elle Lacey
I do like that we've moved towards accepting that there will be moments that people may not treat us with the amount of respect that we would hope. Wi [...]
Seven Things Highly Sensitive People Must Guard Against
People who are highly sensitive (sometimes called HSPs—Highly Sensitive Persons) carry gifts—empathy, intuition, creativity, deep listening—but those [...]