An Oriki Tribute to Nikole Hannah-Jones, the 1619 Project Architect
Nikole of House Hannah-Jones First of her name Shaker of Systems Rejecter of Racist Regimes Denouncer of Discrimination Pulitzer Prize Professor Baroness of Bucking Boards Teller of History’s Truths Agitator of Academia Frau of Fiery Fros Tycoon of team #TakeNoShit She told UNC to take their tenure, which she earned …
An Oriki Tribute to Sha’Carri Richardson, the Olympic Champion
Sha’Carri of House Richardson. First of her name. Fastest woman in America. Fly like Flo-Jo. Dame of 100-meter dashes. Taker of Tokyo 🇯🇵 Donna of dynamically dyed wigs. Archduchess of acrylics. Liege of long lashes. ❌ Don’t play with her! You bear a big name and even bigger “I’m THAT …
An Oriki Tribute to Simone Biles, the Gymnastics GOAT
Simone Arianne of House Biles First and ONLY of her name Aerial Assassin Code of Points Champion Somersault Sorceress Flipping Fanatic Mocker of Gravity Duchess of Dismounts Obliterator of the Olympic Order Your biggest competition is yourself. THIS Glamour cover is what I NEED! May you never return our edges …
An Oriki Tribute to Naomi Osaka
Naomi of House Osaka. First of her name. Tennis Treasure. Savant of Singles. Grand Slam Goddess. Tycoon of Talent. Spokeswoman of Self-care. In a world that is constantly giving Black women hell, she refuses to sacrifice her well being for a sport that does not want to prioritize her humanity. …
An Oriki Tribute to DMX: In Memoriam
Earl of House Simmons. First of His Name. Passionate Poet. Revered Rapper. Hip Hop Hotshot. Lauded Lyricist. Ruff Ryder, Soft Soul. May you find the peace in the spiritual realm that you didn’t find in this one. May the ancestors welcome you with praise. May your spirit soar, free of …
An Oriki Tribute to Amanda Gorman
Amanda of House Gorman. First of Her Name. Prophetess of Prose. Anointed Artist. Dignified Dreamer. Sage Scribe. Highborn Verse Slayer. Noble of Noir Pixie Dust. 💫 May you always be affirmed, appreciated and valued. Thank you for showing the world that we can dare to dream of better. And for …
An Oriki Tribute to KevOnStage
Kevin of House Fredericks, first of his name. Content chief. Holy humorist. Legacy builder. Creator of comedy. Laureate of laughs. Peddler of punchlines. Purpose-driven producer. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff
An Oriki Tribute to Myself
Luvvie of House Jones, first of her name. Nigerian noble. Dame of diction. Critic of culture. Chi-town creator. Conqueror of copy. Bestseller of books. Sorceress of side-eyes. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff
An Oriki Tribute to Esther Perel, My Professional Troublemaker Partner
Esther of House Perel, first of her name. Adviser of amour. Lecturer of love. Devotee of desire. Vulnerability sage. The Belgian scholar. Teacher of tenderness. Philosopher of passion. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff
An Oriki Tribute to Gabrielle Union, My Professional Troublemaker Partner
Gabrielle of House Wade, first of her name. Fierce fighter. Iconic ingenue. Ageless black girl. Scholar of storytelling. Affirmer of authenticity. Majesty of melanin magic. Dimpled damsel of dopeness. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff