By Kira Sparkles Recently, I decided to make a huge change in my life by applying for a job in a field I’m only somewhat familiar with. I touched up my resume and was rejected so many times I wondered if I was meant to permanently be a barista until after three months of applying, something finally clicked. As it…
Esosa E. By Erickka Sy Savané If you’ve ever seen the popular web series ‘An African City’ then you’re no stranger to ‘Ngozi,’ a character so sweet you can gain 5 lbs. just looking at her. She’s that girlfriend that hasn’t been jaded who’s there to remind us of how we used to be. And while people have come to…
Photo: Lakisha Cohill By Winnie Gaturu Some of the best things in life come free of charge; sunlight, oxygen and breast milk for babies. Continue Breastfeeding has all the nutrients babies need, it strengthens their immune system, and it’s the cheapest option when it comes to feeding newborns. With all these benefits, it’s no wonder that pediatricians recommend exclusive breastfeeding…
By Jashima Wadehra I am ALL about the wellness train that defined 2017. I am not, however, the most well-versed on spending hours peeling, chopping and blending my nutrients into instagram- worthy mason jar smoothies. I used to be a start-my-morning-with-a-cup-of-coffee kind of girl, until I discovered my morning elixir 3 months ago, life hasn’t been the same. Continue In…
By Nicole Bourn It’s not a secret that different types of food are better or worse for our bodies. But how can we draw the line between burgers and salad? Where do the healthy foods begin and what makes them so different? One factor to determine the healthfulness of a food is by looking at it from an alkaline or…
By Alma Hill I remember the day I realized the grocery stores in communities of color sold a completely different kind of food than the grocery stores in “better” neighborhoods. Continue Reading I used to live in a small suburb of Orlando called Winter Park. The population was pretty diverse, both in skin color, and income levels, mostly because of…
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