In just a few decades, tattoos have gone from being associated with sailors, bikers, and social rebels to becoming a popular form of self-expression among men and women of all backgrounds, ages, and races. Despite all its hyped-for-ratings drama, the reality TV show Black Ink Crew has raised the visibility of black tattoo artists in…
Straight Outta Kenya: Meet Mwende “FreeQuency” Katwiwa, Poetic Changemaker
Did you know that May 25th is celebrated as Africa Day throughout the African continent and in parts of the global Black diaspora? Its purpose is to commemorate the founding of the Organization of African States (now known as the African Union) by freedom fighters like Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana and Emperor Haile Selassie of…
Free Dat Ass! Bounce Music Meets Fitness and Black Girl “Moe Joe”
No matter what your fickle thermometer says, Spring is here: that self-conscious season when folks suddenly remember those abandoned resolutions in preparation for summer weather and summer clothes. Lately, it seems like every gym and fitness studio offers “twerkout” or “twerkercise”, but dancer and personal trainer Marissa “Moe Joe” Joseph has put a uniquely South…
Healing Hands: A Conversation with Itshanapa Dail Chambers
My strongest intention is focused on my healing hands. My healing hands can create the Reiki. My healing hands can create art. My healing hands can write. – Itshanapa The saying goes, “a woman’s work is never done,” but artist and healer Itshanapa Dail Chambers wears so many hats it’s almost dizzying. Visual artist. Poet….
Nikki
Nikki is a 35 year-old Chief Financial Officer from New Orleans, LA. Growing up with a sick parent, she learned early on the importance and value of a strong work ethic.
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Imani
Imani is 11 years old and lives in Okinawa, Japan with her family. She and her sister are among the very few American students allowed in the Japanese educational system. Despite experiencing bullying and difficulty fitting in at times, Imani has a bright, bubbly personality, and a hearty of gold. She is a #blackunicorn!
Na’ila
Na’ila is a 9 year old aspiring model who lives with her family in Okinawa, Japan. She is one of very few American students being educated in the Japanese School System, and is at the top of her class. Na’ila has a warm heart and a million dollar smile. She is a #blackunicorn!
Tiye
Tiye is a 15 year old aspiring musician and producer living in Okinawa, Japan. She is a #blackunicorn.
