Kings, we need you. More than we'd like to admit. We were taught we can do things on our own. We were taught we could do bad all by ourselves. But no one taught us exactly how much your presence should be valued. We say we're the gems, and sometimes degrade you in the process of us uplifting ourselves. That's what we were...

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My Friday night was spent at an airport. Laying on the radiator in DCA to be exact. I was hungry, and my hips hurt as I tried to use my AKA shirt as a cushion between my side and the cold metal it rested on. My friend, she slept on a chair, with her legs propped up on her luggage. As we awaited...

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A little over a year ago I bought this domain name - www.dearqueens.com. It looked good; it felt good. I had blogs before and decided to 'finally' take it serious. I was ready to build myself and a solid brand doing what I love. I was ready to buckle down with my vision and go for it. My 'it' wasn't even defined back...

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"Stay away from those boys," she'd say after looking at my honor roll report card and passing me a few bucks to get by. "They ain't nothing but trouble," she'd proceed. My Aunt Vi had such a way with words - a way that was straight to the point and firm. And by firm I mean frightening. I listened to her. I listened...

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Today is my 26th birthday. This time last year I was at a layover in Wisconsin, on my way back from Vegas. Vegas, the best trip I've ever taken in my life. A trip of love, laughs and libations. (I've been delivert, since!) A lot has changed since last year, though, as it rightfully should have. This list serves to commemorate those changes....

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Imagine growing up with your morals intact. You (seemingly) have a spotless record, and you’ve been working hard to maintain that. You’re educated, well behaved, no run-ins with the law, humble, kind hearted, loving and a virgin. You’re also engaged. You’ve found the one God intended for you to spend your life with and you’re not only excited to marry him, but you’re...

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