Tag: phoenix
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How being black in Phoenix made me love my culture more
In a city full of 1,626,078 people only 108,846 are Black or African American. In the county, Maricopa, where all major cities including Phoenix settle in there’s 4.24 million people and only 221,266 are Black or African American. I spent 30 years of my life growing up in Atlanta, a city that’s full of 486,290…
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Rain is rare in Phoenix, enjoy it while you can
I woke up this morning, sat on the wooden stool on the back porch of my house and just watched the rain fall. It rarely rains in Arizona, outside of monsoon season. The temperature has dropped to a perfect 57 degrees. Cold water filled my chest as I crunched on a piece of ice. No…
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Best beauty supply stores in Phoenix for black hair care
The struggle to find hair care products for my hair in Phoenix has been stressful. When moving from the east coast to the west, there’s A LOT to adjust to including the weather and the culture of the area. “It’s a dry heat” EVERYONE and their mom told me. What they didn’t tell me was…
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4 healing crystals for self love
Last year I got deep into meditation and being aware of the energy around me. My job at the time was stressful and I was around a lot of people, so finding time for myself was imperative. After a busy day at work meditation provided me with the escape I needed to relax and clam…
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Traveling solo: Sedona, Arizona is mind blowing
Never be afraid to ravel alone. I mean, travel alone.
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