The Truth about a Black Woman’s Hair

By Daniella Djiogan A black woman’s hair is a mystery. I say it’s one because most people don’t really know much about the true nature of a black woman’s hair. Why is it so? Because it’s so different from the standard silky straight/curly hair which all other races seem to possess except us, black women.…

When Judgment Fails You

by Devina Gunawan There are some people out there who will kill you slowly. There are people out there who will be the closest souls to you just so that they can suck the life out of you. They are everywhere. Like virus. And you can never run away from them. You buy their charms.…

Understanding Poverty 102

By Daniella Djiogan Poor means you have all but no soul Poor means you missed the opportunity to help someone when you could Poor means your heart isn’t at peace Poor means you did something which you regret deeply Poor means you have no dreams Poor means you are lazy Poor means you don’t have the right…

Understanding Poverty 101

By Daniella Djiogan POVERTY means you are like the birds, not knowing when you will get your next meal Poverty means you don’t even have clothes to wear on your body Poverty means you are sleeping on the streets on a snowing day without shelter Poverty means your only security is your health…or not Poverty…

My Monthly Visit AKA my Period

By Daniella Djiogan My monthly visit is like an exam You know it’s coming, but you secretly wish it would be cancelled or postponed. It comes anyways, unless you drop out before it does. Which isn’t the wisest choice when you are not ready for the real world. It visits, and during that time you…