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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?
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
Shamontiel L. Vaughn
Sep 26, 2020
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