The series, Black Pearls, begins. In Vol. 1 I share the life lessons found in the lyrics of soulful songs written and performed by Black Women. In this installment, we discover the power of Strength, Courage, and Wisdom with IndiaArie. While each of us is on our Shero and Hero’s…

Living is a soul trip. Life is poetry. Melanin rich and honeyed, butter brown syrupy — D.B. Mays, Black Lives, Lines, and Lyrics I was born to two teen parents in Louisiana. They had to figure out parenthood and adulthood early in life. …

You see a sparkle, glint, shimmer from the corner of your eye. You veer off the path of your goals and dreams to explore what this shiny object could be. The moment you set your eyes on your goals in life, you will discover that there are many distractions on…

I’d hear my Grandmother say, “only one you’ll spoil your appetite before dinner.” Who could eat two of these buttery, lightly sweetened nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger-spiced massive medallions from heaven? Flapjacks that cover the entire plate, we have that recipe. My Aunt Geneva makes them best and I’ve learned methods…

Researchers have discovered smiling can change your mood, alleviate stress, and transform your state of frustration into a state of happiness. “You have an infectious smile,” The guy looked over and smiled at my sister. I couldn’t tell if he was flirting or smiling because she was smiling. …

In the third episode of the Afro-futuristic Poetry series, The Fantastic Voyage, the students learn how to use a powerful tool to escape time loops. Yes, living is still a soul trip. Earth school had taught them plenty and she didn’t plan to lose any data she had collected along…

Oh wow, February 17, 2023, is “My Way Day, and I’m sharing 5 things I must have “MY WAY!” According to research conducted by Toni the Talker, everyone’s Sista Offering Support, February 17 is My Way Day. …

Are you the published author of a book? Medium announces its new Verified Book Author Feature. Could this be a game-changer for establishing authority, credibility, and expertise on and beyond the platform? Buster Benson, a member of Medium’s Product Team and author of Why Are We Yelling?: The Art of…

I cherish those moments when I can sit and talk with a friend. Engaging in real life #IRL still matters. A deep, meaningful conversation with a friend can have a powerful impact on how we view our world. …