“The Greatest”

I love Beyonce's music and I'm a huge fan, so one day I was surfing through youtube videos and I watched some Destiny Child's music videos. I realized that I listen to Kelly & Beyonce's music but not Michelle's. I wondered if she was still in the music business so I looked her up. Michelle …

Keep It Inside…

Keep it in Up against the wall... Oooohhh Aaaahhhh Never a tear shed Screaming but nothing is heard My Heart is bleeding But no one knows I keep it to myself To protect others from pain Its better to hurt inside Then to crush others Keep it in... Keep it in... Thats why Im up …

Using Books to Teach Colors

This is awesome! Trying to make a lesson plan right now and this was a very helpful resource!!! Thank you!

Beautiful Chocolate Skin

I. love. black. men. Gorgeous dark skin men. Their beautiful chocolate skin. Their strong will. The security you feel in their arms. Black men are beautiful. Strong. Handsome. Talented. Irreplaceable. I. Love. Black. Men. (I don't own this photo however I don't remember where I got it.... Pinterest somewhere. Sorry!)

9 Things ALL Young Mothers Should Do!

Love this article!

Yazzy Taught Me

1. Live Unapologetically!- People are always going to pass judgement.  What can you do about it?  Nothing!  Just live your life to the best of your ability.  Stop apologizing for not living up to standards created by society or people that can’t even live up to  them their damn selves!  Never let anyone shame you for being a single mother, a young mother, or any other type of mother.  Hold your head up high and be the best mother you can be!
2. Don’t Be Ashamed to Ask For Help!- Raising a child is not a one-person job; it truly takes a village to raise a child.  Receiving help (financial or any other type) does not make you any less of a parent.
3. Reevaluate Your Circle!- Take a good look at the people that you keep around you! Everyone in your circle should have a similar mindset! Your focus should be to give…

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A Mother’s Heart

Ssshh... Hush now... That's right baby, close your eyes. I've got you. Mhmmm, Hmmm Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound   The child drifted off into a deep slumber. As I sat there rocking that child, tears formed in my eyes. I was a mother, a despondent mother for tomorrow I knew my life would change …

The Negro Speaks of Rivers

I’ve known rivers: I’ve known rivers ancient as the world and older than the flow of human blood in human veins. My soul has grown deep like the rivers. I bathed in the Euphrates when dawns were young. I built my hut near the Congo and it lulled me to sleep. I looked upon the …