Published in Nilaja Publications·PinnedMember-onlySteps to Building a Brand as an AuthorIn a world filled with self-proclaimed authors is the desire to distinguish yourself from all of the other writers. Whether you’re an independent author or self-published, building a brand is a key element to growing a presence in today’s global marketplace. If you’ve been posting on social media, blogs, etc…Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
Published in Nilaja Publications·Aug 29, 2020Member-onlyThe Divine Significance of 8.28.20: The Battlecry to Amplify the Fight for EqualitySo many of my peers are completely heartbroken by the transition of actor Chadwick Boseman, star of powerful films such as Black Panther, 42, Get on Up and Marshall. The outpouring of tributes on social media trended enough for mainstream media to discuss Boseman’s shocking passing ahead of commentary about…BlackLivesMatter3 min readBlackLivesMatter3 min read
Published in Nilaja Publications·Jun 18, 2020Member-onlyJuneteenth is a National African-American Holiday, like the 4th of JulyJuneteenth is Black Independence Day I am most delighted to speak on the subject of Juneteenth for this was a celebrated moment in history. Views of Southern and Northern varied around the issue of slavery. The United States capitalized by cheap labor…6 min read6 min read
Published in Nilaja Publications·May 31, 2020Member-onlySystemic Racism is another form of the Corona Virus: The Vaccine is the Dismantling of itA country without a vaccine for systemic racism is a society infecting the entire nation. As we examine the actions or lack thereof in America today, we are witnessing a volcano destined to erupt after the recent killings of African-American people in the last few months. The late George…Systemic Racism7 min readSystemic Racism7 min read
Published in Nilaja Publications·May 10, 2020Member-onlyRaising a King — Mother’s Day 2020When you live in a world that does everything in its power to oppress your offspring mere for his complexion, a mother does everything in her power to instill and infuse a mindset of greatness that mere man will fail continuously at his…Motherhood1 min readMotherhood1 min read
Apr 22, 2020Member-onlyConfessions of a Coronavirus Snack Hoarder — If I Don’t Hide Them, My Family Will Eat them AllHave you been pissed off because no sooner than you go shopping, your family eats up all of the snacks, faster than you can unpack them…Snacks4 min readSnacks4 min read
Published in The Startup·Apr 17, 2020Member-onlyEmbracing Change — How Museums & Galleries Adapt to the Coronavirus & Futuristic TechnologyAs we remain on lockdown, museums and galleries around the globe are feeling the massive impact of empty venues and a loss of revenue. Consequently, the Coronavirus thrust many industries into consideration of alternative platforms such as online shopping, artificial intelligence, digitization and virtual reality to survive. Does the question…Museums6 min readMuseums6 min read
Published in Nilaja Publications·Apr 2, 2020Member-onlyStay At Home & Plant — The Coronavirus has Launched a Trend in GardeningI have been gardening since I was a kid. I live in the midwest, so I have to wait every Spring to start my garden. Depending on the weather, I could start in mid-March with vegetables like lettuce, but I usually have to wait until mid-April. I look forward to…Gardening4 min readGardening4 min read
Published in Nilaja Publications·Mar 27, 2020Member-onlyWalker, Malone and Washington — America’s First three African-American Millionaires in the Haircare IndustryWomen’s History Month Netflix released a miniseries on March 20, 2020, called, Self-Made: Inspired by the Life of Madame C J Walker. The series is based on the book, On Her Own Ground by A’Lelia Bundles. Since my friends know that I recently released my book, Golden Beauty Boss: The Story of…Netflix6 min readNetflix6 min read
