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

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

7 Steps to Self-Publishing Success

7 Steps to Self-Publishing Success

If you're passionate about your craft and want to go far in this self-publishing game, you must do it right.

EducationShakeel AlexanderJune 17, 2019selfpublishing, self-published, authorslife, writerslife, blackbooksmatter, urbanauthors, supportindieauthors, indieauthor, writersblock, blackwriters, writersofcolorComment

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

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

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