Jamie Harrison

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorates the life and legacy of a civil rights leader dedicated to fighting for racial justice and equality. Dr. King's birthday is celebrated on the third Monday in January as a national day of service to recognize his legacy as a civil rights advocate. The Baptist minister and social activist led the civil rights mov...

Have you ever dreamt that your partner was cheating on you? Or that you were cheating on your partner? Let’s face it: Dealing with any sort of scandal (even in your slumber), can leave you feeling confused or anxious af. Maybe you’ve already suspected your partner of cheating and your subconscious is trying to send you a sign. Perhaps your dreams are a result of unhealed trauma from a previous relationship? Or maybe you just ate too many tacos before bed last night?
Before you shake your S.O....

Over the last couple of years, social media and the internet has uncovered the various ways people decide to wash their bodies (some surprising, I must admit, and some not.) There have been numerous debates on whether we should use washcloths, suds up our legs, or even shower on a daily basis. Side note: Did you know that bathing with hot water can be detrimental? (I mean, is it really a shower if the water isn’t scorching? Just me? K.)
Additionally, with hygiene routine videos (think sparkly...

As a military kid, I knew that my father's job as an intelligence analyst for the U.S. Air Force was serious business. And while I've always admired my dad's work ethic, I didn't quite grasp the intensity of his career until I became an adult.
His sense of duty and service has been instilled in me since childhood and continues to shape the way I navigate my own work life — that's something that I will forever be grateful for.
How Do You Show Thanks on Veterans Day?
As Veterans Day 2022 approa...

In an attempt to have a hot girl summer, I found my way back to the dating apps. After a bunch of swiping up, down, left, and right, I was left with several “matches” that would eventually need tending to. Sifting through the various profiles and sending screenshots to my friends seemed fun at first but quickly got overwhelming. The matches, the clever one-liners, and the need to keep up conversations with multiple men (especially after a long day at work) —it all became too much. Then once t...

In season two of the hit drama series, P-Valley, we watched in awe as Mercedes (Brandee Evans) effortlessly glided up and down the pole, showing off her ultra-sexy dance moves in the privacy of her client’s home – dubbing it as the “Mercedes Experience.” If you’ve ever explored the idea of surprising your partner with a lap dance but cringed at the thought of embarrassing yourself, we’re here to help.
The good news is, you don’t have to be a pro to pull off a few sensual moves for your partne...

Here's where African black soap comes from, how it's made, and its many skin benefits.
Whether you're looking to banish dry skin, fade dark spots, or heal existing breakouts, we're here to convince you that African black soap is a powerhouse cleanser essential to any skin care routine. Most notably known as an age-old beauty secret, African black soap is quickly becoming a much-revered body and facial cleanser that boasts numerous skin benefits.
African black soap (also known as black soap) i...

These Black-founded spaces are adding some much-needed inclusivity to wellness.
Search for "#wellness" on Instagram, and you'll probably find colorful acai bowls, helpful meditation tips, and various yoga poses. Unfortunately, what you may not see as much of are people of color. As with many mainstream spaces in America, the wellness industry is notorious for excluding Black and brown faces - as well as larger and differently-abled bodies, FWIW. While this fact may be more evident for some, t...