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“I can’t believe it’s not a podcast! I and II : The GreenScreen Project featuring Djibi and Jujusofly

We an afternoon talking about #cancelculture #news #politics #votd #kanye #jussiesmollett #art #culture

Joe Budden Podcast Dallas

JUJUSOFLYxTHEGREENSCREENPRJCT

We spend an inspirational afternoon with @Jujusofly97

ZacFreshX”Heaven” The Green Screen Project

We spend an afternoon with Columbus rapper Zac Fresh, (IG: ZacFresh) who tells us what it means to have creative control and his smash hit “No Luck”
Thank you Zac Fresh !
Credits:
Co-creative partners; Andrew Evans and Ayanda Mkhize
Cinematography: Nana Yeboah (IG@ny.nsa)
Edits: Andrew Evans (IG:@groundeight8)

“Bloom” The Green Screen Project Shawntel.co

Shawntel.co introduces us to her creative world

“Face” Clothing Brand

📸: @kingMeekz__ (instagram)

Rebrand with Egyptt

📸: Egypttphotography (Instagram) Models: @Know_payne , @romenmind

SEPTEMBER 23rd; The Black Women’s Brunch Photos

You’re Invited !

Drawing With Ye Episode 1

Episode 1 I sit down with Co-Creator of BROTAKU Creations Vic Young and discuss the role of black people within the art of anime. My second guest, Chiime is a community organizer who uses his agriculture engineering degree from The Ohio State University to help make change for communities that resemble his own. Topics includeContinue reading “Drawing With Ye Episode 1”

Spotlight of the week: Selassie, @Knottybyselassie

Meet Selassie! Instagram:@Knottybyselassie The Crochet Queen taking the world by storm! Selassie’s roots begin in West Africa Ghana , The Bronx and finally Columbus. She started her amazing work from admiring a friend and thought to herself why not try it out and teach yourself! I chose to write about her because she truly isContinue reading “Spotlight of the week: Selassie, @Knottybyselassie”

Naledi

Shirt Model: Naledi

Akosua

Shirt Model: Akosua

Kenan

📸:FaridaFree (IG) 👕: Merch

Chandler

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Spotlight of The Week; Meet The Phoenix , Tai

Meet Tai!         There are not a lot of many people in the world like Tai, so I knew that when I met her in the hallway for the second time that It was fate that I interviewed her. It was because the same week I bumped into her for the secondContinue reading “Spotlight of The Week; Meet The Phoenix , Tai”

BarbershopChat Vol. I: Meet The GoodFellas

The Barbershop, a place where men are not only allowed to be opinionated but where more opinions are formed. The method behind this was , I have men in my life who are very influential to me as peers and as a woman who travels quite a lot I meet a whole lot of different types of men. So my biggest issue was how would I get them in the same room? So what’s one place they all have to me meet ? The Barbershop. The Barbershop series aims to place into perspective ideals that many men share and may not have thought to have or feel. Topics addressed; Love, Father Figures, Gender Politics, Masculinity as a whole , and Assault

The Last Immigrant on Earth BTW Cape town Is Running Out Of Water

    “First, they have “The Mexican” with Brad Pitt, now they have “The Last Samurai” with Tom Cruise. Well, I’ve written a film, maybe they’ll produce my film. The Last Immigrant on Earth, starring Tom Hanks. How about that?” So here we go, the scene is post apocalyptic United States. Food is scarce andContinue reading “The Last Immigrant on Earth BTW Cape town Is Running Out Of Water”

BlogSpot: Mimi Fix My Eyebrows!

So, I’m obsessed with eyebrows! It started when I was about 15 years old. I started threading my eyebrows at Kiki’s Brows in San Ramon (she’s amazing by the way) and I would get my lovely furry twins updated almost every week after school. However, moving almost halfway around the country finding an eyebrow ladyContinue reading “BlogSpot: Mimi Fix My Eyebrows!”

Spotlight of the week

What’s the vibe of the week? Family, Fashion, and Lifestyle. Who embodies that nobody other than the up in coming Cali Lifestyle Blogger Naledi Modise. SHE’S DOPE and She’s Fam. Hey cuz. Before I go in her amazing blog why she’s giving an interesting spin on the vega lifestyle I have to explain the typeContinue reading “Spotlight of the week”

CCWY Vol. II

#ColumbusConversationsWithYe: “Our parents have so many repressed memories that they aren’t allowed to talk about, so when we tell them we’re going to counseling they don’t understand that.”   I took this picture because I fell in love with the decor of the wall. Why did I pair this quote with this specific picture becauseContinue reading “CCWY Vol. II”

Spotlight Of The Week: Friendships and Growth

What is the vibe for the week ; interpersonal relationships, family , friends and growth. What even is friendship? As I continue to grow on this planet known as earth, I’ve learned that the greatest lessons come from the greatest a pains. It’s like when we were young mini humans the hot stove method. IfContinue reading “Spotlight Of The Week: Friendships and Growth”

BlogSpot: Yes, I saw you and here’s why I didn’t say “Hi”

“IF I SEE YOU AND I DON’T SPEAK….I’m over contemplating whether or not you’ll say hi back to me, how I should say hi, do I look too eager, do you look interested in my presence , do you even remember me ? Am I crushing on you super hard? Am I just a jerk?Continue reading “BlogSpot: Yes, I saw you and here’s why I didn’t say “Hi””

CCWY Vol. I

#ColumbusConversationsWithYe: “Privilege shouldn’t be based on cruelty” I am a person that enjoys taking solo adventures and this past weekend I explored the Columbus Metropolitan Library. I was memorized by the wall designs, high ceilings, sculptures and lighting. What resonated with me was the sheer beauty of it all. Beauty, is a trait than canContinue reading “CCWY Vol. I”

Spotlight of The Week

So what am I listening to right now? Not because this is one of my dopest friends but this was a really dope podcast. My good friend of mine Alan or WordplayAD’s  fire podcast.   The Best Behavior  The Best Behavior features host WordplayAD (Alan) and a rotating co-host. This week the first co-host was Scott Free. BothContinue reading “Spotlight of The Week”

BACWY Vol. XI

#BayAreaConversationsWithYe: “Yes, being nice and doing things for your friends and family still makes you selfish because it’s your friends and your family , selflessness is being nice to everyone that doesn’t benefit you” I took this picture and paired it with this quote because I instantly thought of, “give someone a helping hand.” Life is alreadyContinue reading “BACWY Vol. XI”

DCWY Vol. I

#DallasConversationsWithYe: “Ain’t no hopefully… put a stamp on it. Even when I don’t have the credentials, I still put a claim on it cause it’s gon’ happen because I’m never out the game just on a new level. I don’t play with my affirmations” I chose this picture and paired it with this quote becauseContinue reading “DCWY Vol. I”

BACWY Vol. X

#BayAreaConversationsWithYe: “I don’t come second, I come first. I’m not putting up with anything less than that.”   I chose this photo I took of a Jellyfish mid swim because of its natural gaze. The beauty of aquatic animals and that even in cartoon representations Jellyfish seem to be aware of the beauty and virtuallyContinue reading “BACWY Vol. X”

BACWY Vol. IX

#BayAreaConversationsWithYe: “Ye, have you ever dated a guy with big ego? He’s going to expect you to stroke his ego all the time, Can you even do that?”   I chose this picture for this caption because of the position the otter is laying in. With its head held high and in a stoic frameContinue reading “BACWY Vol. IX”

BACWY Vol.VIII

#BayAreaConversationsWithYe: “So where did your parents meet?” “My mom says they met at a party” “Oh so you were a ‘it happened at a party baby’ ”   I chose this photo simply because it’s love captured on film

BACWY Vol.VII

#BayAreaConversationsWithYe:  “Don’t ever let anyone feel like you’re with them because no one else wants you because NO. YOU’RE POPPIN’ LET THEM KNOW THEY’RE LUCKY TO HAVE YOU AROUND AND THERE’S OTHER PEOPLE WAITING TO TALK TO YOU”   I chose this photo because this is one of my favorite malls because of how beautifulContinue reading “BACWY Vol.VII”

BACWY Vol.VI

#BayAreaConversationsWithYe: “In 2018 we hope Ayanda finds someone” “Nah. Push that back to like 2020, you gon’ find someone and he gon’ distract you, nah. don’t y’all want her to finish school first? Matter of fact all of y’all push it back none of y’all need that”   Berkeley is home to many activist andContinue reading “BACWY Vol.VI”

BACWY Vol.V

#BayAreaConversationsWithYe: “So you not out here trying to be the next Harriet Tubman?”     This painting stuck out to me as the history of Oakland which is activism and innovation. So why Harriet Tubman? A phone call between me and a friend in which the friend said to me “aren’t you trying to beContinue reading “BACWY Vol.V”

BACWY Vol. IV

#BayAreaConversationsWithYe: “You live in a generation where people are never satisfied, you can be their dream girl but because everything is a swipe away, there’s a feeling of something better is always out there,they give up the chase and end up settling. Just fall back and learn through trial and error…So yeah just build aContinue reading “BACWY Vol. IV”

BACWY Vol. III

#BayAreaConversationsWithYe: “why would you want to live somewhere you’re not what wanted? I don’t understand.”   Flying to a new destination many thoughts rush through your mind; “will I make it here?” “will I’ll be successful?” “will I be wanted?”

BACWY Vol. II

#BayAreaConversationsWithYe: “Yes, Being nice and doing things for your friends and family still makes you selfish because it’s your friends and your family , selflessness is being nice to everyone that doesn’t benefit you”   Do you ever sit in a public place and wonder what everybody in the building lives are like? Is this a goodContinue reading “BACWY Vol. II”

BACWY Vol. I

#BayAreaConversationsWithYe: “I know the fear you are talking about ,and it’s not easy so I won’t tell you it’s easy but don’t count yourself out before you even try. The better feeling is going through it all and deciding for yourself that you don’t want it.   Started with my mentor Miss E whose teachingContinue reading “BACWY Vol. I”