We live in a world where everything seems glamorous. Religion and spirituality used to be staunch… now are simple buzz words that have lost a lot of power. We live in a world where spirituality is now a cloak and a fashion statement. Locs that used to stand for empowerment in Black communities-now often appear as something to wear because it's cute- a fashion statement. Everybody wants it, and want it to consistently look primed and proper, and PLEASE let’s not forget, LONG! On one hand,...

Akwaaba: meaning welcome in Twi. In my early days within the church, I encountered a specific scripture about signs and wonders, along...

Dear Self, As I sit down to write this letter to you, I am overwhelmed by the weight of perfection that I have carried for so long. The constant need to excel, to be flawless in every endeavor, has taken its toll on me and majority of my endeavors. But today, I choose to release myself from this burden and embrace imperfection as a badge of honor! Seriously. Shame one me. I am me in all my beautiful glory and that is enough. I embrace all parts of me, and that is more than enough. Starr,...