Rest Without Permission

well well well. Look who is finally back.

Sep 18 • 

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June 2025

Art on Wax: Aaron Hall’s “I Miss You” Music Video Ruined My Day Again

I'm talking to you babyyyyyyyyyyy

Jun 26 • 

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What Tyler Reminded Me About Being a Creator

On visibility, fear, and the nerve it takes to be known.

Jun 13 • 

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Art On Wax: Black Girls Been Punk

A sacred artifact for every misunderstood Black girl who loved hard, screamed louder, and couldn’t find herself on TRL. Fefe Dobson was proof that…

Jun 4 • 

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May 2025

Legacy, Loyalty and Loudmouths: A Knicks Fan Reflection

TYRESE HALIBURTON IS CORNY.

May 22 • 

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From The Drafts: Why the Doobie Wrap Will Forever Be THAT Girl

the art of wrapping your hair

May 6 • 

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April 2025

Trying to Be Okay in a World That Doesn’t See Me

raw honesty, no filter, no fluff

Apr 10 • 

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The Archive of Everything

Creativity isn’t always loud.

Apr 8 • 

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February 2025

Happy Born Day, Toni Morrison: The Woman Who Taught Us to Fly

Reflections on Legacy, Liberation, and Song of Solomon

Feb 18 • 

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I Woke Up Early on My Born Day…

Birthday Reflections

Feb 14 • 

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Seeking Ourselves: The Quiet Power of Seeing Blackness in Everyday Life

Representation Matters 💜

Feb 8 • 

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28 Essential Blackity-Black Films for Black History Month

Because Our Stories Deserve the Big Screen

Feb 2 • 

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