You are so needed.

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What’s Next? Keeping the Faith In Uncertain Times

Having an obscene amount of faith in yourself is crucial for us to be successful. Anything less can be detrimental to our careers. The faith you have in yourself needs to be strong and durable. Your faith can’t dwindle when things don’t go your way.

Shakeel AlexanderMay 10, 2020faith, prayer, havefaith, powerinprayer, blackcreatives, blackwriters, #blackbloggers, howtokeepthefaith, thankful, believeinyourselfComment

The Garden Undefined: A Black Creative on Womanism

Womanism is this very new, very fluid, very beautiful theory that works to eradicate oppression and inequalities of all forms for all people, celebrate Black culture, myth, orality, spirituality, history, and spotlights the efforts and beauty of Black women.

cultureShakeel AlexanderApril 14, 2020blackwomenblogger, womanism, femaleempowerment, blackandproud, blackcreatives, blackgirlsmatter, newblogComment

Ace Your First Paid Freelance Photography Gig With These Tips

Pursuing freelance photography is cool and everything, but do you know what to do when you land that first paid client? If you don’t, you should probably start with these important, yet easy tips!

EducationShakeel AlexanderAugust 12, 2019blackcreatives, creatives, bloggersofcolor, blog, work ethic, writersofcolor, blackwriters, photography, freelance photographyComment

Dear Creatives of Color, Do Not Allow Your Outlet to Become Your Suppressor

As a creative, it is easy to get caught up in your art, whatever that may be, and lose sight of what’s really important—you.

cultureShakeel AlexanderJune 14, 2019blackmentalhealth, blackmentalhealthmatters, creativesofcolor, blackcreatives, health, healthandwellness, healthylifestyle, creativelifestyle, artists, writersblock Comments

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