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Systemic vs. Systematic Racism
With all that has transpired over the last few months, we have been having a great deal of much needed conversations. Some of these conversations have rendered us hopeless, some…
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The Bigger Picture
Yesterday we hiked at a local park here in Georgia. While I was attempting to get a photo that would do this picturesque landscape justice, my partner was snapping me.…
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Mind Your Business
The Holidays are upon us. For most this is a joyous time to spend with friends and loved ones. For others, comes increased anxiety (or just plain annoyance for some)…
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ATL’s Guide to Tulum, Mexico
I’m sitting on a cabana watching the birds fly east towards the sunrise. In front of me I can hear the waves crashing into the endless sea of ocean. This…
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The Marathon
It’s been a week and I still get chills and this gut wrenching feeling when I see his picture or hear his name. And audible groan escapes my mouth when…
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ATL’s Guide to ATL: For the Culture Edition
In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to give you a guide to one of the cities that is so deeply rooted in Black culture. Atlanta has been a…
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Date Your Mate
If you currently are or have ever been in a relationship, you know how exciting those first few months can be. Feelings are intense, the newness is exciting, and dates…
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The Real Glow Up Challenge
If you’ve been anywhere near social media for the past 36 hours you’ve seen an influx of people posting side by side pictures of themselves. Social media subscribers have searched…
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African Americans and the Mental Health Stigma
I wish more people especially my African American counterparts understood the value of therapy. Have you ever heard a Black parent say “oh he’s just bad” when speaking about an…
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Finding Joy in the Job You Hate
Money Can I be honest? I don’t love my job. I have to admit that when I come across someone who says that he or she absolutely does, I get…
