If you find yourself spiraling down a dark hole, deleting friends whom you know (or perceive to be) bias and calling out random racists over the internet; take some time to pull back.
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All articles filed in Honestly
No More
Let’s be honest, in case you have been living under a rock for the last week and a half (or dare I say: last 400 years) then you know about the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and countless others by the hands of those sworn to protect and serve. I have…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Your First Blog
This blog is a part of the #TipTuesday Series. Honestly, writing blogs can be a bit tricky. I mean, I can hear all the questions now: What if no one likes it? What if no one reads it? What if the post doesn’t publish right? What if I spell something wrong? What if someone is…
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Beauty
Define what beauty looks like to you.
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12 Things I Pray For
I pray I have the audacity to hope
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Call
This week’s poem by Demetria is dedicated to the whispers and silent prayers God speaks to our hearts. You can follow her on Instagram @deekeesee If you’d like to be featured for #NationalPoetryMonth reply to this post below. Keep Being Honest, Shanisha When you call I will pick up and answer. You are…
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To My Future
This week’s poem by Stephon is one for all the dreamers out there. You can follow him on instagram @intensified_souls And if you want to be featured on the blog for National Poetry Month let me know in the comments below. Keep Being Honest, Shanisha I had to stay motivated Because my mind was…
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The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Skin
Everyone should have a solid skin care routine, nothing fancy. But it should hit all of these components: Exfoliate You know those cute little beads in the shower gel, hand sanitizers, and cream? Those are used for exfoliation. I suggest starting with a clean, damp face, then use a scrub or any skin care product…
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When the Smoke Clears
This week’s featured poem by Holli Locker is one of heartbreak, hurt, and healing. You can follow her on instagram @reinaaa_05 If you’d like to be featured on the blog for #NationalPoetryMonth let me know by leaving a comment under this post. Keep Being Honest. Even through the broken lenses And the wells of pain hidden…
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