Backwards-Like: Insecure Season 3, Episode 3 Recap
This post is in partnership with HBO. As always, thoughts and opinions are my own. Heart wants – Daniel wakes up Issa, who is in his bed, now that she can sleep there and not the couch for once. She’s encroaching on his side of the bed and she says …
Familiar-Like: Insecure Season 3, Episode 2 Recap
This post is in partnership with HBO. As always, thoughts and opinions are my own. Denied – Issa is at work, looking at apartments to rent but these LA prices are out of pocket. She shoots a text to Daniel cuz apparently they are ships passing in the night in …
Better-Like: Insecure Season 3, Episode 1 Recap
This post is in partnership with HBO. As always, thoughts and opinions are my own. When we left the ladies of Insecure, they were picking up the pieces of their lives and feelings. Issa, after getting the closure she needed from her last relationship with Lawrence, was at Daniel’s doorstep, …
An Oriki Tribute to Yara Shahidi, a Rising Star
Yara of House Shahidi. First of her name. Builder of Generational Bridges. Teller of Truths. Thoughtful Activist. “It” Factor Maven. Brilliant Being. Niece goals. Taker of Fierce Photos. You didn’t come to play on this cover!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 We see you, sis. And I cannot wait for what is in store for …
It’s About to be Wakanda Weekend Cuz Black Panther is Out on Digital!
It’s been three months since Marvel Studios dropped Black Panther and the film came through and stole all our hearts in its’ boldness, brilliance and overall BAWSINESS. It has been three months since I became an official citizen of Wakanda, and I hail my king T’Challa and my duchesses, the Dora Milajes. …
Not Even Me Can Stop Me (with Jenifer Lewis) – Episode 4 of Rants & Randomness
YOOOO!!! Episode 4 of Rants and Randomness is here and I could not be more excited! You are not going to want to miss out on this episode, because my guest is the legendary, iconic, incomparable Jenifer Lewis! But before I get my life from talking with Ms. Lewis, I start …
I Binge-Watched Seven Seconds on Netflix: My Review
I have a problem with art that imitates life so well, it leaves us with the message that there is no WINNING. It punches you in the gut and reminds you that even when you think you might win, you will lose. And that is my main problem with Seven …
An Oriki Tribute to Lena Waithe for this Vanity Fair Cover
Queen Lena of House Waithe First of her name. Writer of brilliant stories. Teller of truth. Liver of best life. Opener of Doors. Pride maker. Changer of the game. This Vanity Fair cover got us shook in the best way and we are buying 15 copies each. You. Better. Flourish. …
On Wakanda: My Black Panther Review
Black Panther! This movie has taken over the world! It’s been probably the biggest pop culture moment in the last decade, and the most highly anticipated film in a long while. It’s finally here, and it has lived up to every piece of hype it has gotten. I’ve seen it …
Hella Perspective: Insecure Season 2 Finale Recap
Yo. I’m hella sad that the end of season 2 of Insecure is already here. But let’s jump into this amazing episode, which might be my favorite yet of the series thus far. Issa’s neighborhood is getting gentrified. There’s some bougie coffee shop coming and there are white folks being …