A Bird’s Eye View: What the Bird Doesn’t See
The mountain I frequently hike is like a quirky friend, who loves shopping at thrift shops—rummaging though large boxes and through wobbly racks of moth-smelling clothes. She shows up at […]
8 Things Black Folks Can Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving Post Trump
This Thanksgiving Black folks will be gathering around dining room tables and family rooms dotted with TV trays, unable to avoid thinking about and talking about the unexpected arrival of […]
“All who wander/wonder are not lost.”
Today’s post is from guest author KWILEY. Beatnik24 welcomes guest writers, if you’re interested please check out our submission guidelines and get in touch. Them: “Girl,what are you going to […]
We Must Stop Settling For Crumbs and Open A Bakery
Merriam, 68 years old, raised her three kids (one with sickle cell anemia) as a single mother, while working two full-time jobs, is now raising her 3-year-old grandson because her […]
The Gift – Thank you, Sisters
I was in 2nd grade with uneven pony tails, crooked teeth, a fondness for Hello Kitty and Scooby Doo when I resolutely decided the answer to that oft asked question, […]
The Gift – Thank you, Sisters
I was in 2nd grade with uneven pony tails, crooked teeth, a fondness for Hello Kitty and Scooby Doo when I resolutely decided the answer to that oft asked question, […]
8 Things Black Folks Can Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving Post Trump
This Thanksgiving Black folks will be gathering around dining room tables and family rooms dotted with TV trays, unable to avoid thinking about and talking about the unexpected arrival of […]
Dry Gratitude, Wet Tears
I sat down tonight to write an article about gratitude to correspond with the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday. But, I can’t. I started it, went and got some pistachios, then some […]