Maimouna Youssef is a vibrant performer who sings with power and purpose for people feeling trapped by injustices and social inequality. She recently remade Lorde’s popular “Royals” to celebrate the romantic notion of African and indigenous self love. Maimouna aka …

While driving home from work, I read a flashing billboard on the highway alerting me to look out for a “Black Male 5’9”.  The sign was ambiguous and didn’t really make sense.  I realized that it was just a flash …

Some people are addicted to cigarettes, chocolate or alcohol. I am addicted to self-help books.    What started off as a quest for reflective knowledge turned into a fetish for Steve Harvey, Wayne Dyer, Iyanla Vanzant and Louise Hay.  I held …

Before we had  black yoga tumblrs and instagram hashtags,  Black yoga instructors pounded the pavement to spread the message of meditative movement throughout the world. I found 5 of the most influential Black yoga teachers who are still working to …