March 25, 2020 coronavirus | COVID-19 | music playlist | virtual vacation Erika

My Coronacation Playlist

On my Coronacation I wanna be taken away to a beachside block party with classic hip hop, r&b, gogo, house music blazing while we sweat out our naturals like it's the late 90s to early 2K. Contact highs and spiked punch keeping us hydrated. 1. This Beat is Hot - Soho 2. Follow Me - [...]

November 18, 2019 homeless Erika

Hidden in Plain Sight

The Other Face of Poverty *names changed by families request This portrait of poverty was shared by a lovely family and great friends on the brink of recovery hoping to comfort others in similar circumstances. They are warm, inspiring, and humbled by life. Despite their setbacks, they continue to laugh and forge ahead. I thank [...]

November 14, 2019 facebook | flossing | party | social media Erika

facebook flossing & profile pimping

the unreality of the social media game

October 25, 2019 black dolls | Hip-Hop | self-esteem | self-love Erika

Journey to Self-Love, Hip Hop, & Black Dolls

Focsi, pronounced fox-cee. few things evoke such passionate dialogue from my soul as Focsi does. The message is so thoroughly personal and necessary, there are days I believe I may actually bleed fuschia. reading an article about the documentary, “Why Do You Have Black Dolls?” ignited the latest spark. Yes, it sounds a bit trivial, [...]

October 16, 2019 family | motherhood | parenting | play dates Erika

From Party Girl to Motherhood

Prior to becoming a mother, after 4 years in and 2 children, I still cannot believe that I AM someone’s Mommy; I digress. I am a reformed party girl! Now my evenings include dancing to tunes spun by DJ Lance Rock, a little cha-cha-cha compliments of Dora, and kissing boo boo’s with Doc McStuffins.