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What’s The One Thing You Want Most In This Life?

Posted on May 9, 2019
by Malaka
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Have you ever woken up with a start, heart pounding and mind struggling to catch up with your thoughts at dawn? Of course you have. There’s no way you’ve made it into adulthood without experiencing a similar episode. What was it that jolted you from…

Kindness Is A Skincare Product

Posted on April 18, 2019
by Malaka
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A few days ago, the term “skincare product” was trending online for the simple reason that digital denizens deigned that it must be so. Reliably, mixed in with actual (and helpful) skincare product reviews and suggestions were hilarious proposals. Some of my favorites include: Ronke…

We Spent A Very Happy (Un)Pi(e) Day With Prince of Tarts

Posted on March 14, 2019
by Malaka
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Today is Pi(e) Day! I always feel an intense pang of disappointment – bordering on anxiety – when anyone reacts to this salutation with a flummoxed “Huh”? The glazed over eyes, the furrowed brows and wrinkled noses all serve as a reminder of my evangelical…

In Celebration Of My Favorite Black Villains

Posted on March 13, 2019
by Malaka
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I’ve been having strange dreams lately. (And no, Tia, it’s not the gin.) Over the course of the past eight days or more, I’ve dreamt that I’ve engaged in acts that range from the unspeakable to the bizarre. When I eventually find a therapist, I…

Can You Trust Your Friends to Give an Unbiased Opinion?

Posted on February 22, 2019
by Malaka
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Event: I goofedTime: Feb 22, 09:30 Who is the first group of people you’re advised to approach whenever you have a new idea/product/thing that you want to share with the world? Come and get your cookie if your answer is “friends and family”. For us…

A Theory On Why Black Men Suppress the Urge To Support Terry Crews

Posted on January 28, 2019
by Malaka
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I mean, it's a valid question... In October of 2017 and in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct by Harvey Weinstein, Terry Crews came forward with a personal story of abuse that he’d suffered. Before I read the details, my presumption was that his…

Remembering A Friend For Whom The Rainbow Was Enuf

Posted on January 22, 2019
by Malaka
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TW: This post discusses themes surrounding mental health issues, suicide and coping strategies to address each. If you or someone you love has considered therapy, there are numerous resources such as the American Psychiatric Association, Betterhelp.com or the AACC available to assist you. A part…

The House That Sexism Built

Posted on November 13, 2018
by Malaka
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One of the many pleasures of living on the Garden Route is access to miles and miles of gorgeous, pristine coastline. The beauty of the Eden District cannot be adequately described with words. It is exquisite, yet does not come without its flaws. As anyone…

Ancestral Fried Chicken

Posted on October 15, 2018
by Malaka
with 3 Comments

Upon entering the APEX Museum in Atlanta, GA, visitors are exhorted to remember that African/Black American history does not begin with slavery or colonization: these were interruptions to our history. That particular notion should be intuitive enough that it ought not require a reminder or…

The Thrill and Difficulty of Decolonizing my Family’s Diet

Posted on September 25, 2018
by Malaka
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I have spent years abusing my body with the types of food I’ve put on my plate (or eaten straight from a box). The typical Western diet is sugary, fried, doused in salt and sprinkled with a powdery sugar finish. Did I mention that we…

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