Miss USA 2016 is the Beautiful 26 year old ( Miss District of Columbia 2016) Deshauna Barber. The new Miss USA is not only a beauty queen but also a soldier in the United States Army. Her willinglyness to serve in the military shows that she has no problem laying her life on the line for […]
Author: Lela Victoria
Black Girl Magic at Miss USA 2016
It’s that time of year again, that time where beautiful women grace the Miss USA stage representing their respective states in hope of being crowned the next Miss USA. The chosen winner becomes the face-off our great nation with the chance of competing at Miss Universe and representing the fabulous USA. Every year as the […]
Why Black women need to get in FORMATION, and have a sip of LEMONADE
When BEYONCE GISELLE KNOWLES CARTER says get in #FORMATION ✊? you do not hesitate, you do not ask questions, you do cont contemplate, you do not think twice about that order. You simply grab your sister on your left and right and assume the position. I am a firm believer in positivity and uplifting your […]
Having BLACK UNITY and PRIDE as a black woman at WEST POINT and in The AMERICAN Society
On May 22, 1962 Malcolm X made the following statement “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman, the most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman” 54 years later and this statement still holds true in American society. This statement breaks […]
Beyonce Visual Album “LEMONADE”
Beyonce does it again, she has given us another visual album and I live. She premiered it on 23 April via HBO. After the premiere she released the album via Tidal. That move was predictable and I respect and understand why she released it via Tidal. Beyonce is passed the phase where she’s selling albums […]
The new face of the $20 dollar bill ( HARRIET TUBMAN)
In a country where myself as a Black Woman (person) can sometimes be seen as a second class citizen, I definitely was SHOCKED to find out that the legendary “Harriet Tubman” will become the face of the American $20.00 bill. I was literally at work walking down the hall to retrieve something off the printer […]
Rihanna “Needed Me” music video
I will keep it real and be honest. Originally I was not feeling Rihanna’s ANTI album. I skimmed throughout it and thought it was alright, but after attending the Rihanna ANTI concert in Brooklyn I had a change of heart. Many of the initial songs that Rihanna performed I was not familiar with and I […]
BEYONCE “What is LEMONADE”
THIS IS NOT A DRILL, BeyHive, and all you other folks who secretly adore BEYONCE get in formation and get in formation NOW. Beyonce gave us a 7 day ( one week notice) that she is coming for your sanity and your favorite’s fav. BEYONCE, is about to GIVE IT TO US ALL. She just […]
Beyonce releases IVY PARK
The wait is finally over and Beyonce has finally released to the world her athletic clothing line. Talks of Beyoncé releasing s a clothing line hit the scene October 2014 and 18 months later we finally have the finished product. Bey decided to name the athletic line IVY PARK. The average person might not […]
The SLAVE Narrative and Why It is Important To Be Told
Throughout time, there has been many movies and series created that highlights and brings awareness to American Slavery. Some of these are Amistad, Roots, Django, and 12 years a Slave just to name a few. 2016 looks to be a year that highlights the story of the slave and I think this very action is […]
