It’s so crazy how the society standard is to be yourself, yet we end up in environments where we are forced to change all for the sake of making a living. It makes no logical sense. I spent a lot of years figuring out who I am, as an Earth citizen and as a professional. […]
Black girl magic is what the Appreciate the Arts organization is composed of. Starting in March of 2017 with founder Tina Bean and co-founders Sweet Baby Zaki and Kay, the organization has been able to cater to the needs of local visual artists by hosting various events throughout the year. Appreciate the Arts is a […]
I don’t think I have ever been this excited to attend something informational in my life. What started out as an offer that I was nervous to take, turned out to be an experience that will hold weight in my creative career and possibly change me forever, professionally. One day I was on campus conversing with […]
. This week I bring to you someone from Baltimore who is strong and leads by example. Melony Hill has been through trials and tribulations, but did not let them defeat her and has come out on top. She has been diagnosed with multiple emotional illnesses including depression and dissociative identity disorder. Even with the […]
Don’t let anyone steer your wrong by telling you that nothing good comes out of Baltimore. Believe it or not, this city is the home of the movers, shakers, and tastemakers. 33-year-old Akio Evans definitely defies that stereotype. Growing up in the inner city of Baltimore wasn’t easy for most of us. We had to […]
Baltimore possesses many jewels. Amongst the black businesses that occupy the City, there are many creative categories that these businesses cater to. Meet Candice Lache, an entrepreneur from Baltimore who has an eye for great fashion. Candice not only makes sure that you hold her business to a high standard but herself as well. Candice […]
“Where did you get your beads?” “They look so good on your wrist!” “Are those Jahfarii beads?” “Well, indeed they are,” I answer. Every time I wear my beads, they draw in many people. Who’s Jahfarii? According to my wrist, he’s a very talented man from Baltimore City. Jahfarii, or Lawrence, is a creative visionary […]
Baltimore is drowning in blood and residents are becoming hopeless. A lot of people have expressed their concerns and fears about the increase in the crime rate. Amongst the homicides that have happened this year, last week may have been one of the deadliest thus far, claiming 6 lives and injuring 2. Since 2015, the crime […]
In Baltimore, we tend to be very particular about our food, especially when it pertains to the seasonings. This past week, I visited Shay B’s carry-out restaurant located in Southwest Baltimore. I was invited to try some of the food, and let me just say, I do not regret the visit at all! Restaurant owner […]
If income and assets, essentially, come from a return on what you’ve contributed to a network, why aren’t communal creative networks more common in the underground workings of society? There are many opportunities to counteract the oppressor but, do we take the chance when we get it? I know that many movements arise behind the […]
