Listening to Mrs. Michelle Obama speak is inspirational, heart-warming, and just simply awesome. She has a distinct persona and voice. She wears her heart on her sleeve. As First Lady Michelle Obama prepares to make her exit from the White House, I’m proud to say she has inspired me to be the best version of... Continue Reading →
Declutter Your Life: Make Room for More
"About twice a year, I get into this space. I guess you can call it "spring cleaning", although it is not spring..LOL. Can you relate?" The past few months, I have been feeling like the spaces in my home and my phone are getting a little too cluttered. Don't get me wrong, I am not a... Continue Reading →
Gratitude and Patience
"The universe is fully aware of the things that you speak and think. Therefore, you must be careful of the energy that you put out." I consider myself one of the most impatient people in the world. I like what I like when I want it the way that I want it. It's not my... Continue Reading →
Change- Let’s Talk About Inclusion
As I grow older, I think more about what I can do to contribute to a better society. Growing up I dreamed of graduating from college and having a successful career. I imagined my career to be fulfilling and worth bragging about. I wanted to wake up every morning excited about my job. After over... Continue Reading →
Making Real Changes to Inclusion
"By all means, I’m grateful for my journey and feel that everything happens for a reason." As I grow older, I think more about what I can do to contribute to a better society. Growing up I dreamed of graduating from college and having a successful career. I imagined my career to be fulfilling and... Continue Reading →
Body Image: Interpreting Maya Angelou’s Phenomenal Woman
Body image has always been my issue. When I’m slim, I have no hips or ass. When I gain weight, my body turns into an interesting Sponge Bob sort of dimension. My boobs are loyal and remain not fazed by pounds going up or down. They love me so much; they’ve decided to hang out... Continue Reading →
All Assed Out ~ Why We’re Worth More
"Some may say that I’m being a hater or that I’m jealous because I wasn’t blessed with a big bodacious booty." Scrolling through my Facebook page the other day I came across a friend request from a female that had an ass shot as her profile picture. My first thought was what the hell! I... Continue Reading →
AAMBC’s Urban Book Bash and Movie Premier of Secrets
A couple of weeks ago the ladies of CLS had the opportunity to attend the AAMBC’s Urban Book Bash. For those that don’t know, AAMBC stands for African Americans on the Move Book Club. Its founder and CEO, Tamika Newhouse, has grown AAMBC into one of the largest online book clubs today and has created... Continue Reading →
Why Journaling Saved My Life
"I remember him bringing me a pile of papers, folding them in half, and then stapling them in the binding. He pointed as his Cazelles slid down his nose, as they often did. 'You love to read. Write a book.'" My earliest memories are of reading. I loved to read. I loved the fact that... Continue Reading →
His Property, Naw!
He discretely and quietly protects his property No other man near or far His almond colored eyes pierce her soul Her heart pulsates to the sounds of nature’s movement She quickly gathers her conscious while maintaining a certain level of interest Her body remains whole He often tells her to surrender She says my body... Continue Reading →


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