Tag: travel
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Sarah’s Oil: A Journey of Resilience and Triumph
Sarah’s Oil reveals the inspirational true story of Sarah Rector, an African American girl who discovers oil on her land and becomes one of the first female Black American millionaires at just eleven. The film highlights her resilience and intuition amidst racial challenges, showcasing an important, often overlooked part of history. Set for release on…
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Setting Boundaries: Protecting My Peace with PCOS
The author reflects on their journey toward self-acceptance and prioritizing their mental health amidst struggles with PCOS, anxiety, and depression. They emphasize the importance of being their own source of joy and happiness, moving beyond words of affirmation to action. Establishing boundaries, they seek meaningful connections while focusing on self-love and care.
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My Medical Cannabis Journey: Transforming Misconceptions
The author shares their journey with medical cannabis, emphasizing the importance of consulting professionals. Initially skeptical, they obtained a medical card through Leafwell, discovering the benefits and differences from recreational cannabis. The author highlights diverse consumption methods and notes significant improvements in eye pressure and headaches, while maintaining regular medical guidance.
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The Burial Review: Underdog Triumphs & Cultural Commentary
The Burial is a captivating and humorous film that celebrates Black excellence while addressing serious themes of racism and the struggles of small business owners. It tells the inspiring story of Jeremiah O’Keefe, represented by the tenacious lawyer Willie Gary, overcoming systemic challenges. A must-watch for its uplifting portrayal of resilience.
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The African American Experience: A Call for Unity
The author embraces their identity as a proud Black American Muslim, emphasizing that being Black and Muslim coexist harmoniously. They reflect on experiences of cultural isolation and bullying due to their identity. Advocating for unity among the diaspora, the author stresses the importance of recognizing African American contributions and celebrates diverse Black cultures while calling…
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The Day My Dad Discovered I Lived in a Trap House
My sentence of living in the Trap House was finally over, and I had mixed emotions. Mostly excited and thrilled to be leaving that dump of a house. The only problem was my father was finally going to see where I’ve been living for the past four months. The whole neighborhood looked a mess, dirty…
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The Nightly Lockout Show: Life with My Trap House Neighbors
As I’ve stated before, each one of my housemates added to the adventure and excitement of living in the trap house. The mother and daughter duo was a pair that I could never fully understand. They lived on the second floor and shared a small room with no windows. The daughter was pregnant and her…
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Tea, Theft, and Trap House Drama: The Boxer’s Missing Laptop
Living in the trap house I was rarely bored. There was always some sort of excitement either in or outside of the house. One of the common themes of drama in the house was theft. Al Humduillah (Thank God), no one ever stole anything from me, maybe nobody felt like walking all the way upstairs,…
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Princess in the Trap House: My Unforgettable Off-Campus Living Experience
My first semester living on my own off-campus was an unforgettable adventure. During the search for housing, I wasn’t too picky because I was aware it was only going to be for a semester, and like most things my mindset was “what’s the worst thing that can happen”. I moved to a not so desirable…
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Exploring the Black British Experience: A Blogger’s Insight
In a recent blog collaboration, a Black British blogger discusses her blog, therconnect, which covers Lifestyle, Travel, and Poetry. She reflects on identity, noting many millennials prioritize ethnic origins over identifying as Black British and highlights the complexities of the Black British experience, marked by pride, culture, and ongoing challenges with racism.
Kareema | The Misunderstood Afro-Muslimah 