The Inner Monologue of Venus I was bloody from birth as we all were, so when will the painters and sculptors understand that my body is not a treat to be consumed with eyes and brushstrokes. Yes, the curves of my hips roll like honey drips, but it is not my definition of womanhood. Where […]
The Black Reign. Kayleen Powell. Mentality. Not sexuality. Grab someone with just your personality. Don’t let your morals jump ship Offer friendship, even queenship. Walking around all high and mighty Because we seem to have it all wrong in today’s society Someone told you the power was between your thighs But what about the power […]
My name is Ronnell La’shay Anderson…married name Ronnell La’shay Robinson. Call me Nelly, Missy, Ronnie, Shay, Nell-Nell, Daughter, Sister, Wife, Friend. Call me WOMAN. Being vulnerable is something that is scary, since it has only resulted in hurt. Being a woman is a beautiful, scary, mesmerizing journey that God has designed women to take. It […]
Superwoman … Oh what it is to be a woman Loving, nurturing, caring, nesting, uplifting , empowering, primping, adapting, comforting, accepting, multiplying… Great things come from a woman. The idea of a woman used align with the idea of superwoman… Cooking, cleaning, taking care of the kids, and keeping the man happy Well that idea […]
There’s this poem I love- it’s called “Questions for the Woman I Was Last Night,” by Warsan Shire. I think it should sit in every woman’s bedroom. Anyhow, there’s this line that I’ve gone back to over and over the years. “All this time you were begging for love silently/ Thinking they couldn’t hear you/ but […]
My name is Amber Juelle. A name that derives from my Grandmother. I am 24 years old and the founder of WakeCreateWatermelon. When people used to ask me “what it is that I did or do” I would always feel anxious. I would feel this anxiety because it wasn’t your typical job title with a […]
If you know me then you know that I often make playlist and each of those jawns are extensive. I’m talking houuuuuurs of music, too much to get through in one setting. Why do I do this? Well I’m a hoarder + music junkie so when you add the two well it just results in obnoxious amounts […]
SAY LADIES, I heard it was March already? So to the ladies in the place with style & grace: HAPPY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Honestly though, for starters:I can’t believe it’s already March and well secondly:I can’t believe that this little baby of mine (my website.. don’t get beside ya self now! ) is approaching 2 […]
“For those who believe in building their own legacy.” ROLL CALL: Where all my hustlers at, where all my hustlers at? To all my Ohioans I definitely was writing this in the voice that says “where all my line dancers at, where all my line dancers at” for the Cleveland shuffle. Now, while I wasn’t […]
I’ve recently discovered that as I evolve in adulthood, I demonstrate different character traits that weren’t “as” evident in my childhood. Some good, others bad and many neutral. Most recent I’ve noticed that the older I age the more of a planner I become. Now, I’m using the term planner loosely to make myself feel […]
