By Guest Writer  Dierdre Misty Smith “Still I Rise” I love you Dr. Angelou, for finding your way, dealing with life comes with a great many losses….sometimes.   Her words, wisdom and whimsical smile gave me strength and courage that resonates like …

Sometimes the internet can be a wasteland of celebrity gossip and baseless internet memes. But occasionally, an inspiring and intelligent conversation comes along that reshapes how we think. The information age has made it possible to participate in the creation …

If Instagram were a yoga (asana) studio, it would be the most diverse  studio in the world. This visual social media platform has done more to expand the image of asana than any Swami in the last 20 years.   …

It’s time to counteract all the negative press about black girls.  We can spark a new discussion and highlight the positive and powerful health programs for girls in DC and beyond. I found four local DC leaders stepping up to …