No stranger to the film and television industries, Andrea Lewis (Degrassi: The Next Generation) understands the trials, forced archetypes, and difficulties Black actresses face in Hollywood. Using her experience and...
We all know the story of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. However, with the release of Ariana Grande‘s new video for her single “Right There” we’re given a slightly different spin....
Say it ain’t so! According to a report released by Morgan Stanley, there is an undersupply of nearly 300 million cases of wine annually meaning that we are on the...
After an unexpected fourth interview for a position that I didn’t feel required such a strenuous process, I was told to wait patiently for a decision. My eyes began to...
With the release of the visuals for “Bed Peace”, Jhené Aiko (accompanied by Childish Gambino) recreates the famous “Bed-In” protests from John Lennon and Yoko Ono which lasted for two weeks in Montreal...
I’m friends with the monster that’s under my bed Get along with the voices inside of my head You trying to save me, stop holding your breath And you think...
When we think of artists such as Jill Scott, Miguel, Katy Perry, Chris Brown, and John Legend, a string of hits come to mind almost immediately. However, we at Lessons...
Starting the draft of this post, I really wanted to title it “I Forgot How to Date” and then it hit me–I’m 24 and don’t even know how to date...
The age old phrase “age ain’t nothing but a number” (coined by the late singer Aaliyah) has seemingly provided a sense of justification for one to date someone of a...
Cassel Carmichael had it all: a successful, professional life as the head of the press office for the Mayor of Chicago, friends who love him, and numerous potential lovers. It...