Did you know that The Alona Leoine Foundation donated Back To School Boxes again this year? Did you receive one? If so, I hope you were delighted by the surprises within. For those who are new and don’t know…This is my third year and…
Your dorm or apartment isn’t just where you sleep…it’s the headquarters of your empire. It is the one place where you have total agency over the energy. If the world outside is chaotic, your sanctuary must be a place of peace, luxury, and reflection.…
As you step into a new semester, remember this: your social circle is the atmosphere of your world. You don’t just “make friends”…you curate a court. In my world, I am selective about who gets a front-row seat to my journey. Whether you’re navigating…
Let’s change the narrative. When we talk about scholarships, we aren’t talking about “needing a hand.” We are talking about securing the capital required to build our empires. In my world, we don’t wait for opportunities to find us; we invite them in by…
Summer is winding down, but let’s get one thing straight: we aren’t just “going back” to school. We are returning to the spaces we were meant to dominate. Whether you’re a high school senior preparing for your final act or a college woman stepping…
Good Morning, I know you all have been wondering how I have been because I have been a bit distant blogwise since the summer of 2024. I had been dealing with the loss of a lot of friends and loved ones while trying to…
Given an assignment in my Theatre class, I started thinking about how I have written a couple of treatments and a good 50% of them deal with a feminine melanin base. It is nice to have roles and themes where black women get to…
I was sitting with a heavy heart today, reflecting on the collective sigh we all let out on Tuesday night. The atmosphere feels different now, and for many of us, the mask has officially slipped. It is one thing to know the reality of…
Hey Girlie! Tomorrow, we aren’t just checking a box. We’re choosing the architect for the next chapter of our lives. As I sit here tonight, I’m feeling the weight of the moment. At 19, this is my first time participating in a presidential election,…
At times, situations may arise where you need to reject an advance or turn down a request from someone when it comes to sex or just life in general. I am 17 years old and when I speak on purity, sometimes it baffles people…
So March is approaching and it’s going to be Women’s History Month. We have decided that Maya Angelou will be who we will celebrate this month while reading her works with GATHER IN MY NAME. Here are the details about this book! “In this…
I was going to make this post once I started my freshman year in college though I noticed that so many of my friends and supporters who are seniors are having a hard time finding scholarships. They have mentioned going after loans and I…
Prom season is an exciting time for us high school seniors as we prepare for this highly anticipated event of the year. To ensure a memorable experience, I told ya’ll to start your high school year off by setting a budget for your dress,…
It’s almost here!!! May is coming and it’s going to be the best month to start off my new year! Are you a black teen looking for a monthly dose of inspiration, empowerment, and motivation? Look no further! The Emerald Box is here to…
After my last post about Black Teen Girls, Spousal Abuse, and Tips On How Not To Fall Into The Trap, I had a couple of DMs asking me to identify what a toxic relationship looks like so I decided to do so immediately! Ladies,…
Alright everyone, I know ya’ll are excited for a February book because you know it’s going to deal with Black History, as usual! Because of the dynamic of this book, I am going to copy and paste exactly what they are saying about their…
I’m going to give you tips on how to not fall for the trap because I feel like it’s past time to discuss something that a lot of people aren’t addressing: Black Teen Girls & Spousal Abuse; which is also an alarming percentage of…
What is self-preservation? Let’s define that first! It the basic instinct we have to protect ourselves from harm, emotional pain, and/or death. Self-preservation is crucial for teenagers as it empowers us to prioritize our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. During our teenage years, we…
I know some of us have given up hope especially since we are young and see the relationships or situationships of those shown the loudest on the internet like Blueface and Chrisean but the truth sometimes goes unnoticed. Positive black love can be seen…
So let’s just do some housekeeping real quick before I start posting as if I haven’t been gone for a moment. I have been sick on and off in December and it lasted straight into the New Year. I have been trying to fight…
