When something goes viral on social media, that little piece of history automatically becomes an integral part of our identity. All of a sudden, our lives are being subjected to public ridicule and often harming behavior online. In the era of racial unrest, the demand to end racism based on…

The future of messaging is upon us as three entities race to the finish line to own the marketplace. What I am talking about is the luxury of texting anybody, on any platform without having to switch programs could actually become the norm, if big tech companies unite. …

Did you know it affects young women of color the most?? I landed at the Atlanta International Airport at 8 am. During the walk to baggage claim, an announcement was made on the intercom, “Human trafficking is real and a serious offense. In the words of the MTA, If you…

Like Harriet Tubman, they too helped others to get free — “Where are you from?” This is the question I am asked most frequently, beginning in my college years. Going to school in New York presented my first real opportunity to forge an identity, which I had no choice but to navigate. I often answered, “I’m Black American.” But my response…

There’s one thing I know how to do and that’s an upgrade, switch and get it right on the W-2 forms. In retrospect, I’ve had a fairly upward career trajectory. I started out in digital media as a millennial who was often the youngest in the office with the most…

Want to collaborate with other like-minded businesses? There’s an app for that called HerHeadquarters and its mission is to connect doers with other doers. It’s no secret that doing business in 2019 requires digital savviness and this app needs to be in your 360 marketing plan. Now in four major…

CHRISTIAN DIOR RESTORATION We live in a world where one bad review can ruin your business. Platforms like Yelp and Tripadvisor have literally lit a fire under small business owners worldwide. Queuing them to get their act together and that customer service is golden. In the age of endless digital information, not only…

It seems like Public Humiliation has become a rite of passage for women of color. I didn’t want to begin with such a serious tone of voice about the topic I will go on for 3000 words in Violet Summer Zine Issue 5, but I don’t have a choice. I’m…