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Let’s chat about my oddball thoughts on family, relationships and activism — with a dose of comedy, too.

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  • National Guard protects, Congress and Capitol Police snub them anyway

    National Guard protects, Congress and Capitol Police snub them anyway

    Why is your patriotism as random as a lottery ticket?
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Jan 22
    Salute to women who divulge their age

    Salute to women who divulge their age

    If only we could get Regina Hall’s birthday song on Spotify
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Jan 17
    How to create an ‘Our Brand’ page that intrigues your consumers

    How to create an ‘Our Brand’ page that intrigues your consumers

    Connecting with your audience through your branding strategy
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Jan 15
    When men are the reason girls dodge slumber parties

    When men are the reason girls dodge slumber parties

    Is avoiding men helping or hurting girls and women with trust issues?
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Jan 15
    I stand with Twitter, not Angela Merkel

    I stand with Twitter, not Angela Merkel

    First Amendment rights don’t mean there are no consequences
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Jan 11
    Leadership versus talkers, a lesson from AutoZone

    Leadership versus talkers, a lesson from AutoZone

    Never underestimate a stubborn woman manager
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Jan 3
    2021 and beyond: Know what to wish for at 11:11

    2021 and beyond: Know what to wish for at 11:11

    And throw block parties for those who get in the way
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Dec 29, 2020
    He brought a bat to a gunfight

    He brought a bat to a gunfight

    Two lessons I learned from fathers
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Dec 17, 2020
    In 2023, pick anyone but Mayor Lori Lightfoot

    In 2023, pick anyone but Mayor Lori Lightfoot

    Judging from Anjanette Young hidden video and onward, being a ‘first’ does not make her the ‘best’ political candidate
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Dec 16, 2020
    Half on a mortgage: Is this the man you want to date?

    Half on a mortgage: Is this the man you want to date?

    ‘Ready to Love’: My mixed views on Nyya’s dismissal of Kris and David’s take on raising another man’s child
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Dec 6, 2020
    I grew up on 2 Live Crew songs but knew not to twerk in restaurants

    I grew up on 2 Live Crew songs but knew not to twerk in restaurants

    True Kitchen Kocktails restaurateur wants guests to stay in their seats
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Dec 1, 2020
    Donald Trump should befriend Tekashi 6ix9ine

    Donald Trump should befriend Tekashi 6ix9ine

    When a white man’s privilege gets in the way of logic
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Nov 29, 2020
    When Trump goes from voter fraud to chicken bullying

    When Trump goes from voter fraud to chicken bullying

    The exit-in-chief angering animal rights activists is so on brand
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Nov 19, 2020
    Meeting ‘others’: the other reason to go to college

    Meeting ‘others’: the other reason to go to college

    Multiculturalism is the extra credit in your tuition rates
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Nov 14, 2020
    Under-voting is not illegal, and other Trump-level voting myths

    Under-voting is not illegal, and other Trump-level voting myths

    The sore-loser-in-chief is at it again in Pennsylvania
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Nov 10, 2020
    The mindset of a Trump-level sore loser

    The mindset of a Trump-level sore loser

    If you think you can earn a win, there’s no need to get upset
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Nov 4, 2020
    ‘I May Destroy You’ takes on a holistic look at sexual assault, rape, relationships

    ‘I May Destroy You’ takes on a holistic look at sexual assault, rape, relationships

    Biagio and the passport scene: He was 100% right
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Oct 27, 2020
    His response to Beyonce and TLC tells you what he thinks of women

    His response to Beyonce and TLC tells you what he thinks of women

    Your music playlist can help reveal his stance on feminism
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Oct 21, 2020
    COVID-19 drug offered to diabetics, seniors

    COVID-19 drug offered to diabetics, seniors

    Before agreeing to be a coronavirus cure guinea pig, know the side effects
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Oct 18, 2020
    Pastor pees on black woman on plane, but meds and his name are a secret

    Pastor pees on black woman on plane, but meds and his name are a secret

    Missed opportunity to talk about the side effects of dangerous medication
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Oct 18, 2020
    Parents, teach your sons how to approach women

    Parents, teach your sons how to approach women

    Personal space and verbal communication will get men so much further with women
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Oct 12, 2020
    Stash app: The apology to my economics teacher

    Stash app: The apology to my economics teacher

    ‘Straight from the Hart’ made me want to pay attention to stocks and IRAs
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Oct 9, 2020
    ‘Crying through a Justin Bieber song’ was not on my 2020 Bingo card

    ‘Crying through a Justin Bieber song’ was not on my 2020 Bingo card

    Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper’s “Holy” song was what 2020 needed
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Oct 3, 2020
    I’ll take the handyman over the man in the suit

    I’ll take the handyman over the man in the suit

    The things 30-plus grown women find sexy that doesn’t hit them in their 20s
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Oct 1, 2020
    Rich black men, politics and ‘hostage’ votes

    Rich black men, politics and ‘hostage’ votes

    Will famous black men speaking out against presidential candidate Joe Biden help Trump win?
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    Shamontiel L. Vaughn
    Sep 26, 2020
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