We spend so much of our lives trying to fit into molds built by someone else’s hands. Society tells us who to be, family reminds us who not to be, and somewhere along the way, we forget who we are. The truth? No one else can write your story the way you can. Let’s be […]
If you don’t know the name Crystal Roman yet, we need to change it because she’s not just raising the curtain on Afro-Latina identity, she’s rewriting the script entirely. The Bronx-born powerhouse is the CEO and founder of the Black Latina Movement, a theater company, cultural space, and living, breathing revolution that began in 2008 […]
I will never forget seeing Wonder Woman on screen for the first time. The superhero symbolized physical beauty but also strength during a time when women were generally perceived as damsels in distress. Princess Diana was stronger than most men, exuded wisdom, and fought for justice and peace. Thankfully, modern society has delivered its version […]
Life is unpredictable. Oftentimes, it feels like a long movie, where you are the lead among a cast of characters that either support or antagonize the conflict of your story. My narrative is continuously evolving, people come in and out of my life to help me with the lessons. The beauty of this thing called […]
Karen Sweeney recently appeared as a guest on a best friend’s edition of Hoda Kotb’s Making Space podcast. She is Hoda’s bestie but she is also, a mom, journalist, student of life, entrepreneur, and a woman of incredible faith who has been repeatedly tested by adversity. In 2000, six years before her wedding, she was operated […]
Film and television are filled with high praised, male directors. Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, and Dick Wolf are some of the most recognized names in their respective industries. More and more, we hear the buzz about women making a splash in the field. Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog), Chloe Zhao (Nomadland), Kathryn Bigelow […]
The world of dating has evolved over the years. Many women feel that gentlemanly customs have been abandoned. Holding a door, pulling a chair, walking her on the curbside of the sidewalk to protect her from the road, offering his coat when it’s chilly outside, are all gestures that demonstrate effort. We want to feel […]
