First Day of the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture™ Presented by Coca-Cola®
Culture, Entertainment, Women

First Day of the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture™ Presented by Coca-Cola®

THE 29TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL KICKED OFF HIP-HOP 50 CELEBRATIONS WITH ESSENCE VENTURES EXECUTIVES, REMARKS FROM VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS AT … Continue reading First Day of the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture™ Presented by Coca-Cola®

Crawfish Princess: Overcoming Brachial Plexus with Resilience 4lbs of Crawfish at a Time.
Children, Chronic illness, Health, New Orleans, Non-fiction, Seafood

Crawfish Princess: Overcoming Brachial Plexus with Resilience 4lbs of Crawfish at a Time.

Niyah Jean hasn’t let having the use of only one hand slow her down – especially when it comes to eating crawfish!

Her left arm and hand have been paralyzed since birth due to a birth injury from a forceps delivery known as obstetric brachial plexus palsy. This condition affects approximately 1.5 out of every 1000 births in the United States. Continue reading Crawfish Princess: Overcoming Brachial Plexus with Resilience 4lbs of Crawfish at a Time.

A Modern Remix of Marcus B. Christian “I Am New Orleans”
Black History, Culture, Poetry, Writing

A Modern Remix of Marcus B. Christian “I Am New Orleans”

Recently, I embarked on a personal journey to reimagine Marcus Christian’s timeless piece. I wanted to reflect the contemporary spirit of New Orleans while retaining the core essence of the original poem. Inspired, I sought to breathe new life into Christian’s work, showcasing the city’s evolution while staying true to its roots. Continue reading A Modern Remix of Marcus B. Christian “I Am New Orleans”