ART

Art gallery coming soon.

[pglang]

[wintercorrybriea]

murjoni

[moodsandmatters]

[jaecapo]

CREAM

48x60

acrylic, paper, marker, pastel on canvas

[jaecapo]

[jaecapo]

The Daily Crusade - solo art exhibition 2021

[emotionally--slutty]

Sex & other drugs: A journey of abstinence, rediscovery, and self love.

I remember the last time I made love to a man, every insignificant detail. The weight of his body on top of mine, the sound of our moans as we climaxed in unison still replays in my mind like a broken record.

It is human nature to want to be loved and wanted– to connect with someone intimately and to be able to express it in physical form. When I told people I wanted to abstain from sex, they’d asked me why was I punishing myself. But it didn’t feel like punishment at all. It was a cleanse– a detox of the energies I have collected over the years that did not belong to me but to the people I have allowed into my bed.

It has been over a year since I’ve committed to abstaining from sex. It was a personal choice. I wanted to explore a deeper, more intimate relationship with myself and with God. It has been a long, lonely journey.

Sex used to make me feel empowered. I could make a man fall in love with me, simply by the way I rolled my hips when I was riding him. I wouldn’t say sex became meaningless, but I grew tired of sharing intimate moments with temporary people.

I read some where that discipline is the greatest form of self love. I didn’t have a goal or an “end date”; I just took it day by day. The longer I abstained, the easier it was to hear my inner voice. I became more self aware and was forced to confront past trauma. Shortly after, I gave up liquor too. I began to eat cleaner and healthier and exercised frequently. I read more books. My relationship with God grew stronger. My self worth was no longer dependent on anyone else but myself. 

I was awakening.

[thehighpriestofreverseracism]

I respect the fuck out of Solange for this and I suggest any black person who has access to these services does the same and support black businesses!

“BY SHANICE BRIM | PUBLISHED: JULY 9, 2016

Did you know we have over 21 Black-owned banks in the U.S? In 2013, HBCU Money published a list of Black-owned banks and credit unions. In light of our country’s recent tragedies, here’s what they found and what you should learn. Let’s wake up and realize where we should really be putting our hard working dollars.

ALAMERICA BANK

Location: Birmingham, Alabama Founded: January 28, 2000 FDIC Region: Atlanta Assets: $35 404 000

BROADWAY FEDERAL BANK FSB

Location: Los Angeles, California Founded: February 26, 1947 FDIC Region: San Francisco Assets: $385 055 000

CAPITAL CITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY Location: Atlanta, Georgia Founded: October 3, 1994 FDIC Region: Atlanta Assets: $294 572 000

CARVER STATE BANK

Location: Savannah, Georgia Founded: January 1, 1927 FDIC Region: Atlanta Assets: $41 573 000

CITIZENS TRUST BANK

Location: Atlanta, Georgia Founded: June 18, 1921 FDIC Region: Atlanta Assets: $392 286 000

CITY NB OF NEW JERSEY

Location: Newark, New Jersey Founded: June 11, 1973 FDIC Region: New York Assets: $340 301 000

COMMONWEALTH NATIONAL BANK

Location: Mobile, Alabama Founded: February 19, 1976 FDIC Region: Atlanta Assets: $63 244 000

COVENANT BANK

Location: Chicago, Illinois Founded: June 20, 1977 FDIC Region: Chicago Assets: $59 842 000

FIRST INDEPENDENCE BANK

Location: Detroit, Michigan Founded: May 14, 1970 FDIC Region: Chicago Assets: $215 924 000

FIRST STATE BANK

Location: Danville, Virginia

Founded: September 08, 1919 FDIC Region: Atlanta Assets: $38 882 000

FIRST TUSKEGEE BANK

Location:Tuskegee, Alabama Founded: October 11, 1991 FDIC Region: Atlanta Assets: $63 127 000

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY BANK

Location: Chicago, Illinois Founded: November 09, 1970 FDIC Region: Chicago Assets: $84 948 000

ILLINOIS SERVICE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN

Location: Chicago, Illinois Founded: January 01, 1934 FDIC Region: Chicago Assets: $140 148 000

INDUSTRIAL BANK

Location: Washington, DC Founded: August 18, 1934 FDIC Region: New York Assets: $342 524 000

LIBERTY BANK & TRUST COMPANY

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Founded: November 16, 1972 FDIC Region: Dallas Assets: $545 019 000

MECHANICS & FARMERS BANK

Location: Durham, North Carolina Founded: March 01, 1908 FDIC Region: Atlanta Assets: $304 809 000

NORTH MILWAUKEE STATE BANK

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Founded: February 12, 1971 FDIC Region: Chicago Assets: $91 490 000

ONEUNITED BANK

Location: Boston, Massachusetts Founded: August 02, 1982 FDIC Region: New York Assets: $590 624 000

SEAWAY BANK & TRUST COMPANY

Location: Chicago, Illinois Founded: January 02, 1965 FDIC Region: Chicago Assets: $573 168 000

UNITED BANK OF PHILADELPHIA

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Founded: March 23, 1992 FDIC Region: New York Assets: $67 930 000

UNITY NB OF HOUSTON

Location: Houston, Texas Founded: August 01, 1985 FDIC Region: Dallas Assets: $68 125 000

Source: FDIC

If there aren’t any Black-owned banks near you, you can support Black-owned businesses both online and in person. Black Exchange (formerly Afro-Arts) has hipped me to so many Black-owned businesses. It was through them that I found Philadelphia Printworks which makes a dope James Baldwin sweatshirt that I practically live in. I also found Belle Butters through them and it has my natural hair flourishing.

If you’re on the go and want to see what Black-owned businesses are near you, download WhereU. The app is a directory of local Black-Owned Businesses and has information for the United States, the UK, France, and Canada! It’s user-based so you can add any Black-owned businesses you haven’t seen on the app!”

[yungblackgoddess]

Bet! The one in DC will be my new bank

[versacedurag-deactivated2017010]

Broadway federal Gang!!! Yee

[emotionally--slutty]

“The universe doesn’t fight for people to end up together, you’ve got to fight like hell for each other.”

— S. Tan, Fight or Flight emotionally-slutty.com

[zodiacmind]

Fun facts about your sign here

[zodiacmind]

Fun facts about your sign here

[zodiacmind]

What people fail to understand about your sign!

[thezodiacvibes]

Read more about your Zodiac sign

[zodiacmind]

Fun facts about your sign here

[itsdestinymonay]

I just want to get to consistent happiness… haven’t had that feeling for a loooonnnnng time

[zodiacspot]

Read more about your Zodiac sign here

[somedayabetterme]

I’m just about tired of relationships lol.

If you feel something is lacking in your relationship, or if you feel a certain need is not being met, or if there is something going on that is bothering you, or if you rather your partner do “this” instead of “that” because “this” makes you feel good then TALK to your partner. Men, TALK to your woman about what you want/like/expect don’t just slide your dick in the next bitch. Ladies, do the same. I feel nowadays that people rather cheat and mess around then talk to their partners. That shit is wack and so immature. Let’s be adults and use our words. Communication and honesty is where it’s at, ya’ll needa stop playing yourselves.

[jaecapo]

Man this is so true!!!!!