Oriki by Luvvie

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. …

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 …

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 …

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

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

Brittany of House Cunningham, first of her name. Giver of grace. Servant leader. Teller of truths. Activist for good. Fighter for justice. Orator of brilliance. Principled pontificator. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff

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

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

Glennon of House Doyle, first of her name. Adored author. Words warrior. Sensitive savant. Untamed empress. Courier of courage. Heart-strong human. Burster of book charts. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff

Myleik of House Teele, first of her name. Bold boss. Chief of curls. Taker of no shit. Backer of greatness. Enabler of excellence. Inquisitive intellectual. Ever-evolving exemplar. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff