Lessons from Childhood: How Structural Racism Impacts Our Upbringing
The story I want to tell is not an unfamiliar one. I grew up in a middle-class family with parents and step-parents who worked hard to ensure that my brother...
30 Things I’m Thankful for as I’ve Entered 30
As I was wrapping up a phone conversation with a friend recently, I mentioned to her that I had no clue what I would do for my birthday this year....
Lessons from Adulthood: Home Ownership
In 2017, just 3 days shy of my 29th birthday, I purchased my first house in Washington, DC. Fuck. Humor me and allow me to spend a few moments reflecting...
TRIGGERED! Lyrics That Put You In Your Feelings
Music infiltrates our lives in so many ways. Whether through celebration, motivation, or even just reflection, it’s always there to provide a soundtrack to our daily lives. Connecting lyrics to...
Dating Advice from Two Guys (Who Shouldn’t Be Giving Dating Advice): Episode 01
It’s finally here! The first installment of Dating Advice from Two Guys (Who Shouldn’t Be Giving Dating Advice). In the premiere episode, the Two Guys (Jordan and CJ) discuss all...
Happy Hour Review: Crisp Kitchen + Bar
The Rundown WHERE: Crisp Kitchen + Bar 1837 First St NW Washington, D.C. WHEN: Monday – Sunday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. HAPPY HOUR DEAL: $5 All Cocktails, Beers, Wine THE EXPERIENCE If you...
Thursday Thoughts
Thursdays are great days. The anticipation for the weekend, the work week finally slowing down and of course, #ThrowbackThursday on Instagram. It’s also a great day to get off those...
Where The F@#! Did My Twenties Go?
It seems just like yesterday that I turned twenty-one and all the possibilities of my twenties laid right in front of my feet— experiences to navigate, mistakes to make and...
The Struggle to Communicate: Can’t We Just Be Honest?
Everybody grown till it’s time to have a conversation…” – Sevyn Streeter I’ve come to realize over the past few years that although I typically have no problem getting my...
Happy Hour Review: The Looking Glass Lounge
The Rundown WHERE: The Looking Glass 3634 Georgia Ave. NW Washington, D.C. WHEN: Monday – Friday from 5 to 8 PM. HAPPY HOUR DEAL: $2 Off Drinks Half Price Half smokes THE...