From very early on in her childhood, Abiola Abrams learned the importance of finding her own voice, being herself and creating her own path. As the daughter of immigrant parents who came to the United States from Guyana, Abiola and her family were often bullied and...
This weekend, or whatever day it is that you happen upon this episode, be sure you have some YOU time in your schedule. YOU time is your time to replenish, to have some breathing space, to meditate, to hear your own thoughts — or to not think at all, time to...
fayemi shakur is a rebel, a quiet rebel, but a rebel nonetheless. Artistic as a child from the very beginning, hip hop, photography, art and an interest in social justice shaped her life early on, but it was learning about — and reaching out to — political...
When Monique Alvarez was in college pursuing a degree in communications, she knew one thing: It wasn’t for her. The Syracuse, New York, native dreamt of moving to New York City and getting a career in fashion, which she did — leaving college in her third...
“For now is not forever…” This is a new mantra I’ve adopted thanks to the wisdom of one of my best friends, Erica, who said this phrase to me when I spoke to her about my trepidation about a move I’m planning to make. I’ve...