Sitting with family, we got into a discussion about equality. A loved one said, “I don’t need equality. I want fairness.” It was indeed a fair point met with an agreement with those in the conversation. Equality is defined as “the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities”. The word is foundational […]
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I have grown eager to read more mysteries. The premise to read Something to Hide by Elizabeth George was enticing; in her words, Elizabeth George tells us what the novel is about in its bold layers as this is the 21st novel in the Lynley mystery series. CW: Female genital mutilation, murder I also asked
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In The Perfect Find by Tia Williams, Jenna Jones was a “fashion It-girl editor.” After being dumped by her fiancé and fired from her job, Jenna goes to work for her nemesis, Darcy Vale. With the new era of social media and Millennial culture, Jenna realizes that she is in over her head. To make
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When thinking of actors who elevate and expand in their careers, Regina Hall is of that echelon. She arrived as Candy, an exotic dancer, in the film THE BEST MAN. She was alluring and in charge of her body and self. Her role evolved in THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY, informing her past to propel her
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I was in the middle of watching “The Sopranos” when the opportunity to read The Family arrived. The novel is about Antonia and Sofia, literal lifelong best friends who bond as their fathers being a part of the mafia, beginning in the 1920s. Brooklyn is their oyster and their omen. Through the novel’s sweeping story,
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If we truly knew about the companies we could buy from, their inhumane practices, false facing compassion, we would all be naked, bored, and hungry. That is not a reality show I want. Capitalism has a loaded definition that makes my head spin. I have a gripe with how this word is thrown around in
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Content warning: abuse, drug use, rape In Katerina Canyon’s poetry collection, SURVIVING HOME, her life is present. Everything she has endured, particularly in her childhood, does not bind her. It empowers her to reflect. There are reflections as there are memories and questions. She is understanding wrongdoing that is as personal as it is political.
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On my 10th birthday, I got a light blue Coach wristlet at their outlet store. I have also traveled with my aunt who runs circles around us at Restoration Hardware, Saks Fifth Off, and Ralph Lauren. At some point, I drink a frozen lemonade from Auntie Anne’s when it’s time to rest my feet from
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Jewelry designer Larissa Loden is building her business as a mother and creative. During the time of year when you consider how you want to I asked Larissa about founding her business, giving back to her community, and all on the horizon with upcoming projects and a new retail space. How did you get started
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At the Holiday Market that Feminist Book Club hosted, a reader requested “books that aren’t overtly ‘political’ but might help someone shift their perspective to be more progressive or open minded.” I advise you to read and/or view with caution as there are triggers in the readings yet vital to their story. All of them
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When a famous person dies, a collective sigh weighs on the world. Many people begin grieving online. Tributes pour in, reflecting on the person’s impact on their life. Watching every tweet, Instagram post, and/or reflection on any social media platform becomes a way to know how someone responded to knowing them or who they were
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A new year brings a wealth of refocusing, determination, and reflection. For some, the past two years, the past seven years, and well beyond have been difficult. I share some thoughts about 2022 for you to consider. Midterm Elections I am concerned about the outcome of the national midterm elections. Historically, the midterm elections have
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