Author: mzcakez

Colorism and Princess Tiana
Culture, Memoir, Movie, New Orleans, News, Non-fiction, Women

Colorism and Princess Tiana

Fans all over the world questioned why Princess Tiana seemed to be the only princess to receive such a radical makeover after post went viral leading to animators to blame it on technology…but could we have helped them pick out the lighter shade of brown?
Is it because, she finally made it and now she needs to change, because she mingling with the rich and fabulous Disney Princesses in Hollywood, is what came to my mind??. As we all see with some black women celebrities they change after we fell in love with them for exactly who they are including what they look like.
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For the love of New Orleans culture…surviving more than hurricanes…
Community, Culture, Flood, Life, Memoir, New Orleans, Non-fiction

For the love of New Orleans culture…surviving more than hurricanes…

I’m hoping that by reading my writings that you can not only learn about New Orleans, but what it takes to survive the Hurricane named LIFE. You all inspire me to be greater, to not only tell you all what’s hot and popping in New Orleans, but y’all give me the platform to tell my real-life NOLA Life story or as my BFF refers to my world as “Surviving the Life of a NOLA Chic. One thing I know for sure we all are guarantee a life storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and earth quakes that will split us off, leaving us crushed, bleeding and broken in the organ that keeps us alive and some believe it’s the place when love lives, the heart. Continue reading For the love of New Orleans culture…surviving more than hurricanes…