my black is beautiful

  • How Black Is it Not to Know the Real Names of Folks in Your Family? Possibly Ever.

    So, I have a question that’s been perplexing me that will illuminate some things, possibly about me and you, your momma and your cousin, too. I’m hoping that I’m not alone in this; in fact, I’m assuming that I’m not. The question is: How black is this? But there’s a sub-question here, too. You see,…

  • Big Beauty Tuesday: The Glow Up Is Real!

    Against my better instincts, am I inadvertently having a “hot girl summer”? I kid, I kid…all my seasons are hot—and haute—but despite the trend-chasing I do daily for The Glow Up, I’m usually not one to chase them off the clock, generally relying on my tried-and-true routine. I mean, if it ain’t broke… But of…