I'm grateful for all the wisdom that my elders have poured into me all of my life.

The Princess of R&B inspired a generation of Black girls with her edgy swagger and musical influence that’s still felt 20 years after her tragic passing. “Right now, it’s hard to say what I want my legacy to be. You know, what I want people to say when I’m long…

Here’s the tale of a girl who often overworks and rarely enjoys the moments. “Don’t work yourself to death,” is my father’s way of telling me that my scales are tipping too far in one direction. My relationship with work is a complicated one in the past few years that…

A sultry declaration and an undeniable iconic R&B album Every musical era brings a reintroduction of an artists’ evolution and no one was as smooth as R&B legend Toni Braxton. “Can you keep a secret?” Draped in a form-fitting white catsuit against a blue background in the “You’re Makin’ Me…

S1E6: One World, One People | Written By: Malcolm Spellman & Jeff Sawyer The season finale of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier was a powerful demonstration of redemption as Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) courageously takes on the arc of Captain America. (And now we’re getting a Captain America 4…

If you go on Susie Lewis’ Instagram page, you’ll see the snapshots of Daria appreciation peppered in fans in cosplay, Saturday Night Live’s Game of Thrones “Arya” spoof, and the appreciation of fandom she helped to create with Glenn Eichler. Daria premiered on MTV March 3, 1997, and ended January…

In honor of Women’s History Month, I honor how the 1989 ABC miniseries was progressive in showcasing the facets of black women on television. — When I’m on a nostalgic trip, I can hear the sound of the late Vesta Williams’ vocal runs from the theme of The Women of Brewster Place that turns into me falling into a rabbit hole watching clips on YouTube. “Go on Jessie.” “I’m making meatloaf! You old bat! Meatloaf…

Season 3, Episode 13 | Grade: 9.4/10 Writer(s):Anthony Sparks, Erika L. Johnson, and Kat Candler| Director: Kat Candler Disclaimer: To the writers of this episode, please DM me your addresses so I can ship you each a small bottle of my tears to place on your mantles. “From On The…

The actress reflects on the tumultuous journey of her character in season three. — Season three of Ava DuVernay’s critically acclaimed series Queen Sugar — which has been renewed for a fourth season — has been emotionally introspective with shocking revelations, growing pains, vulnerability and uncovering truths. (Read episodic reviews here). Before tomorrow’s season finale, actress Dawn-Lyen Gardner, who plays the fierce Charley Bordelon…