While out shopping this past weekend, I overheard these two friends debating over a pair of Jeffrey Campbell Dagget Western Boots. It was obvious that friend #1 really liked the boots and was prepared to loosen the purse strings for these nearly $300 boots. That was until friend #2 hit…

We live baby. — Welcome back! Were back at it again with another round of black designers to know. Let’s dive right into it! Dani I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, Fall is here baby! The leaves are falling, holidays arriving, and Santa is deciding whose been naughty or nice this year. …

Attention all fashion lovers, and designers still to be discovered… We are live and back at it again with another round of black designers to know! Not only did you guys love Part 1 of this article, but I also loved writing it for you guys and have decided to…

Why did it take a global pandemic to get people to pay attention to black-owned businesses? I’m not sure. But that’s an argument we can save for another time. The important thing is, we’re here now, and the support I’ve seen these black-owned businesses receive is almost tear jerking. As…

A guide to a less drama-filled life. — There’s this scene in The Godfather where Marlon Brando leans over and tells his son, “Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.” For a long time I couldn’t figure out what he meant by that. Now I realize that enemies aren’t just like the monsters and villains we see…

I was your target from the beginning Caught your eye at the party While you was in the pool swimmin’ And you were on a mission Hiding your true intentions Just to get to my attention Too easy, I fell for your trap You had me all wrapped Anything you need with just one snap And you waited til the time was right To pull the trigger on me despite Letting me believe we were alright But you finished the job,

I hope someone is loving you For that is what I pray I hope someone is loving you Tomorrow and today I hope someone is loving you And you’re loving that someone too I hope that someone is your future Something borrowed and something blue I hope someone is loving…

Teaching a white man how to raise black kids. — I’ve never wanted kids. Ever. When I was a kid, I once asked my parents why they were required to take care of me. They explained to me the process of marriage, starting a family, being a parent, so on and so forth. I was about 5 or 6 years…

I can’t get that day out of my head The best day of my life is one I also dread.