Do you have the support you need?I recently embarked upon the plant mommy journey. When doing my research, I came across something very interesting about a specific plant. In my search, I came across the beautiful Lily of the Valley. Lilies of the Valley are easy to grow under various conditions, though they do best […]
This week’s artist feature is Kelly Haneklau, a free-lance artist who specializes in painting custom commissioned artwork – mostly acrylic on canvas or paper. Kelly also paints large-scale murals alongside her various public art projects. In a recent collaboration with 2020 PWC Poet Laureate, Kim B. Miller, Kelly co-created a public art display dubbed K[squared]², centered on […]
Dr. Mina Garrett-Scott has been practicing medicine for 18 years. Known in the community for her personal attention to each patient, it’s obvious that Dr. Garrett-Scott loves what she does. Recently, I sat down with Dr. Garrett-Scott to chat about her role in the medical community and to discuss Women’s History Month. What do you […]
In a recent project, I asked a group of 15 women that ranged in ages around 25-55 to name the most admired 5 Black females. The most common answers were Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Viola Davis, Kamala Harris and Amanda Gorman! The adjectives used to describe these women across the group were words like, innovative, […]
As the owner of Thrash and Sassy Hair Salon in Manassas, Virginia, Brittany Thrasher has become a well-respected member of her local community offering great hair at an affordable price! In celebration of Women’s History Month, we sat down with Brittany to ask her a couple of questions. Who inspires you? “Maybe it sounds cliche, […]
Communication in relationships is a common challenge for many. But, when one or both partners are dealing with mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety, this challenge can become exacerbated! In the Black community, it can be a test for men to overcome the learned behavior of not expressing his genuine emotions. When a […]
February is Black History Month, where people come together to celebrate achievements by African Americans and recognize their central role in U.S. history. We would be amiss if we didn’t acknowledge the Harlem Renaissance Era and its role in Black culture. The Harlem Renaissance reignited and celebrated African American music, dance, art, fashion, literature, theater and […]
“I am a fraud and eventually everyone will find out that I’m playing a role”: this is what many women tell themselves in what we label, ‘Imposter Syndrome’. Imposter syndrome, according to one article, is the concept of “feeling like a fraud due to the self-doubt and lack of confidence. It stems from low self-esteem […]
The Pandemic is still here and many of us are still stuck in the house. Looking for something to do to spice things up? Check out the Fredericksburg Regional Black Restaurant Week- to-go! You can enjoy checking out these amazing restaurants with all the safety of getting your food to go! Fredericksburg Regional Black Restaurant […]
When we talk about the challenges that face women, we’d be remiss if we did not discuss relationships and the adhesiveness of the Black family structure. Recently, I sat down with Dr. Oliver Reid to discuss the challenges today’s Black families face and what we can do to overcome them. Why are relationships in the […]
