COVID-19

When we were all saying 20/20 vision for the new year I don’t think this is what we had in mind. For my generation in particular, this has been one of the toughest years and definitely a year and time we’ll be telling our kids about. If I’m being honest, I don’t think I paidContinue reading “COVID-19”

Stevie Wonder

I don’t think I could forgive myself if I didn’t talk about the one and only, Mr. Stevie Wonder himself. His government name was Steveland Hardaway Judkins. It wasn’t until he met with Mr. Berry Gordon, Jr. that he adopted the name Stevie Wonder. He was blessed into this world on May 13, 1950 inContinue reading “Stevie Wonder”

Montel Williams

Not to be confused with the singer, Montell Jordan, Montel Williams was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 3, 1956. He’s best known for his long-running daytime talk show, The Montel Williams Show, as well as being a actor, radio talk show host and television personality. Williams served our country for 15 years in bothContinue reading “Montel Williams”

Maya Angelou (1928-2014)

Winner of awards such as the NAACP, Pulitzer and Presidential Medal of Freedom, Maya Angelou will forever be one of the most well known poets and authors in the world. She was born on April 4th 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri. Maya Angelou is known for her famous pieces such as, I Know Why theContinue reading “Maya Angelou (1928-2014)”

Daymond John

I had no idea who this guy was until my Papa started watching Shark Tank where he is one of the four “sharks” on the show. Motivational speaker, author, investor, CEO, founder, and president of FUBU, Daymond John had just began his years as a high school student, when he found out that he wasContinue reading “Daymond John”

Solange Knowles

Seeing as I am part of the #BeyHive, it’s only right to talk about Solange Knowles. If you couldn’t tell by the last name, she’s Beyonce’s little sister. Solange Piaget Knowles was born on June 24, 1986 in Houston, Texas of Tina and Mathew Knowles. She’s a triple threat and then some. She sings, dances,Continue reading “Solange Knowles”

Harriet Tubman (1820-1913)

Harriet Tubman was born in Maryland as Araminta Ross. It wasn’t until later that she adopted the name, Harriet and last name Tubman from her first husband, John Tubman. Her parents Harriet Green and Ben Ross made Harriet one of nine children. Tubman was an American abolitionist and politician. She’s infamous for the freedom thatContinue reading “Harriet Tubman (1820-1913)”

Cat Mom

For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted a dog. I’d ask my grandparents multiple times, but my grandma would always say, “when you get your own house, get what you want.” And best believe that’s what I did, lol. However, it wasn’t a dog that I got. Well, I take thatContinue reading “Cat Mom”