July 10, 2019 black travel | Puerto Rico Kimani

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Puerto Rico

As an island girl, I get homesick often. The beaches, the clean water and beautiful sands – nothing beats the fresh Caribbean air for me. Finding other islands of similar beauty has been super refreshing, and Puerto Rico has become like my family’s other island home.     Top 5 Reasons to Visit Puerto Rico Top [...]

July 8, 2019 black hair | hair care | natural hair Mocha

Hair Care is not as Simple as Black and White

Hair care is specific to your hair type and there are many variables involved with finding the right regimen that works for you. If you've struggled with finding what works for your hair, try this website:  A Natural Hair Startup Simplify your natural hair care journey from "I need to call a cab" to "My [...]

July 5, 2019 sex and fitness Kimani

Sex, Fitness and You

Sex, Fitness and You - The Ultimate Threesome Sex, Fitness and You - The Ultimate Threesome Preserve Your Sex and Maintain Your Sexy... Yes, your workouts can help get your sex life (back) in shape. Today, I'll give you easy ways to boost energy, rev up your sex drive and get your body to look [...]

July 3, 2019 healing | journaling | mental health | writing Mocha

The Purification of The Pen

Life is full of unexpected twist and turns; highs and lows. Over. the years I have found that journaling is one of my most effective and healing rituals as it helps me recognize patterns that may have led to a difficult situation or reflect on my success after overcoming a hardship. It is often said [...]

July 3, 2019 environment | skin care | vegan Amerrah

Why should you use vegan skincare

Why should you use vegan skincare?   Vegan skincare products are cruelty-free and do not use animal ingredients or do animal testing. They generally contain natural and organic ingredients that are gentle on the skin in comparison to the harsh artificial, chemical-laden ingredients found in commercial skin care products. When we choose to use products [...]

July 1, 2019 black owned business | Black Women entrepreneurs | entrepreneurship Ann @ BGM

Nobody said it would be easy, but…

This was a great article written on entrepreneur.com and is a must-read for any current and prospective black woman entrepreneurs.  Share your thoughts on how you as a black woman entrepreneur plan to or has tackled the world of entrepreneurship, below.     Black Female Founders Face Constant Rejection. They're Thriving Anyway. 12 min read This story appears [...]

June 24, 2019 affordable housing Nicole

America’s richest towns fight affordable housing

My reason: I wonder about the reality of this in many other areas. We are still fighting for the “separate but equal” life I see.    The article: Separated by design: How some of America’s richest towns fight affordable housing In southwest Connecticut, the gap between rich and poor is wider than anywhere else in [...]

June 21, 2019 abortion | incest | rape Nicole

Women have Abortions for many reasons

My reason: I think it’s unfortunate that we even have to validate our reasons. SMH   The article: Women have abortions for many reasons aside from rape and incest. The reasons why women get abortions are varied and personal. For some, it was because they were victims of rape or incest. Some were in abusive [...]

June 19, 2019 admin | chakras | meditation | yoga Mocha

SELF CARE: Realigning Your Chakras

I haven't been on my mat in months. I do "drive by" prayers as I run out of the house to catch my train. Meditation? Ha! With work related stress, prepping for graduation, helping to start a new business, receiving a new diagnosis and other minor stressors, the fast few months have been difficult to [...]

June 17, 2019 black owned | resorts Nia

The top ten Black Owned Resorts

According to Travel Noire, these are some of the most beautiful Black Owned Hotels and Resorts in the world.    Jnane Tamsna- Marrkech, Morocco   Spice Island Beach Resort- Grand Anse, Grenada   Negril Tree House Resort- Negril, Jamaica   Villa la Maison Michelle- St. James, Barbados   Ikhaya Lodge- Cape Town, South Africa   [...]