writing
Un-apologetically Black: Certified Boogeyman, AKA @Blackiiingout’s Revolution and Resistance For The Culture
“Turning my back is not EVER on the table. I reflect on what would’ve happened if our ancestors, our elders, just gave up, and that thought alone sparks a blaze in my soul. I’m locked in, committed to pushing this cause forward until it’s done or I’m gone. Even when I’m six feet under, my struggle, my spirit, will keep burning bright in those who carry the torch.”
Men Who Hustle: Meet R.L. Byrd
R.L. Byrd is known for writing realistic fiction with memorable characters and vivid scenes of confronting personal and social issues; taking readers on an emotional joyride with his work. Byrd’s debut novel, “Looking For Sweet Love,” a story of seven women (The Love Forum Divas) pursuing love and happiness (and telling it all on a […]
Cecily Wilborn is Ready to Take Southern Soul Higher with “I Need The Blues”
Southern Soul artist Cecily Wilborn talks about her new single “I Need The Blues,” signing with Blackground Records 2.0, her music education, and the power of her Southern roots.
Curating a Blueprint for Brilliance: Taliah Givens on the Power of the UNCF Student Leadership Conference
Taliah Givens did not follow a traditional path into education and workforce development—and this is exactly what makes her leadership so effective. Possessing dual degrees in electrical engineering technology and computer engineering from Alabama A&M University and Georgia Tech, Givens got her start in the fast-paced world of telecommunications. But soon, she found herself asking […]
5 WRITING TIPS FOR THE SOUL! GET IT WRITE WITH THAT RIVERZ GURL BRAND!
Writing has always been fun and fundamental for me ever since I was nine years old. At that age most little girls and boys weren’t thinking too much about writing nor painting. But when God has blessed you with a significant gift to write, you best believe your gift should never be wasted! I’m glad […]