Dear Creatives of Color, Here’s How I Conquered Society’s Bullies

Society has a sinister way of controlling us. Unfortunately, because of this, our creative reasoning is often manipulated and changed, which shifts our mental state—for the worst.

cultureShakeel AlexanderJuly 8, 2019mentalhealthmatters, creativesofcolor, society, pressure, conquer, artistsofcolor, designersofcolor, writersofcolor, letter Comment

Will They EVER See Us?: Important Takeaways From “When They See Us”

Ava DuVernay’s” When They See Us” Netflix premiere took the world by storm. For some, old feelings resurrected.

cultureShakeel AlexanderJuly 2, 2019prison reform. Central Park 5, Exonerated 5, When They See Us, Social Justice, mass incarceration, blackwomenblogger, bloggersofcolor, melaninmagicComment

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

Beyonce's "Homecoming": A Word on Work Ethic

“No matter your medium, to be successful in a skillset, you have to find purpose.”

cultureShakeel AlexanderMay 23, 2019blog, beyonce, beyhive, work ethic, creatives, passionComment

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