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    The 2024 Election Hangover and How to Move Forward (Opinion)

    November 7, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    This election was a doozy! It’s also taken a lot out of us (us, meaning black folks…particularly black women) Why? Because we’re tired and honestly, we’re done fighting, supporting, marching, standing up for, and holding spaces for those who will let us down over and over and over again. In…

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    Five Activities to Help You Cope with Grief

    September 29, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Hey, beautiful People! Let’s be real for a moment – grief is one of those heavy things in life that can feel like it’s swallowing you whole. Whether you’re mourning a loss, an ending, or even a change, grief can leave you feeling lost. But here’s the thing – you…

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    Why The 2025 Superbowl Half Time Show Belongs to Kendrick (opinion)

    September 14, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Imagine the Super Bowl halftime show in 2025. The grand stage, the packed crowd, the lights, the energy—now ask yourself, who’s gonna kill it more? Kendrick Lamar or Lil Wayne? Both are legends, no doubt. But my answer is Kendrick Lamar and here’s why. artistry. Kendrick Lamar isn’t just a…

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    Missing My Brother. A Life Gone Too Soon.

    September 8, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    I’m hurt…angry…and sad. He was only 39 and approaching his 40th bearthday in just a little over a month. What can I say, other than Cancer is a muthaphuckin’ beast that many of us cannot destroy. I hate the C word. It’s ugly… It doesn’t care who you are…what you…

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    Solitude Isn’t Selfish: Why Your Healing Season Requires a Party of One!

    August 25, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Let’s get one thing straight: solitude is not a dirty word. In fact, it might just be the most underrated form of self-care. When life knocks you down, there’s this overwhelming urge to surround yourself with people, like their presence will magically patch up your heart. But sometimes, darling, the…

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    Embracing Divine Separation: When God Leads You Away from What No Longer Serves You

    August 18, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Separation…Separating…Separated…. As of recent, I’ve been hearing/seeing messages with this word. The easy thing about separating yourself is the unique kind of peace you have when you do. It’s also realizing that not everything (or everyone) in your life is meant to stay forever. Sometimes, you find yourself drifting away…

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    Now That I’m Older, I Feel Her Deeply!

    July 12, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    I have sporadically come across this Annie Lee painting called ‘Blue Monday’ throughout my life, and every time I see it, the more I can visually and emotionally relate to it. It didn’t affect me, until I became an adult with a life that’s been lifin’! Art has a unique…

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    Why “Victor Newman” Will ALWAYS be Invited to the Cookout!

    June 23, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    What can I say about Eric Braedan… I’ve watched this man on Young & The Restless with my mother and grandmother since I was five-years-old! Yes! FIVE…when school was out and it was either too cold or too hot to venture outdoors to play Hide-n-Seek or Double-Dutch with my friends.…

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    When Sh*t Hits the Fan, How Do You Deal?

    June 7, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    We all know life has a way of throwing curveballs at us and giving us plot twists to navigate through when we least expect it. Whether it’s work, personal loss, relationships, money troubles, or just those days when everything seems to go wrong, we all are no strangers to shit…

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    I Hung Out with Myself & it’s One of The Greatest Experiences!

    May 27, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    First things first, let’s tackle the mindset that many folks have. Many people feel a bit uneasy about going out alone. They worry about looking lonely or out of place. But here’s a little secret: being comfortable in your own company is a superpower! It’s all about shifting your perspective.…

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Writer, storyteller, and healing Black woman learning to turn her pain into purpose. Through journaling, humor, and unfiltered truth, Lakia explores the messy, magical journey of healing, growth, and glow-ups.

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