4 Lessons I Learned From Gabby Douglas
It’s been too long since my fingers have touched the keys in this space. Plenty of reasons, but no excuses. The good news is, I’ve taken on a challenge which […]
Category Archives: Life
Thoughts On Frank Ocean + Hyper-Masculinity In Hip-Hop Culture
I sat on Twitter early Wednesday morning and watched the tides turn for a young man whose remarkable talent has gifted us with some of the best music we’ve heard […]
Elevators vs Stairs
Imagine seeing your success at the top of a set of 100 stairs. You want it, but looking at those steps… you find yourself getting a bit discouraged. You’re thinking […]
Five Lessons From 2011
It’s been a while, but… I’m back! The new year has arrived and, like many of you, I took a little time to reflect on the last year before the […]
The Jordan Year
Michael Jordan is often regarded as the greatest basketball player to ever step foot on the court. Everything he accomplished in his career, from league leading stats and his signature […]
On Baby Mamas and Baby Daddies
Today as I was perusing my normal blogs for the latest news, I ran across a link to a blog written by one of my former favorite rappers, Bow Wow. […]
GUEST POST: Post Grad Experience
Hey guys! I felt like 1PBG was the perfect place to share experiences so I’m opening the floor to any young lady willing to share her story. Today, I’d like […]
You Are What You Say You Are
Every week, without fail, I come across something that could be considered a negative or a knock against something a woman is doing, or incapable of doing. Whether it be […]
Reflections From The South Of France Pt. 1…
We all have moments that help define our lives. Most of mine have come at a time of transition. Being dropped off at college…and never looking back. Graduating from college, […]
The Problem With Grown Up Mean Girls
In the now classic (at least in my opinion) film Mean Girls… a group of young ladies used the power of mean to gain a celebrity-like status in a small […]
