Celebrating Cultural Milestones and Personal Growth
Greetings to all! This week, Yvette Sojourner brings you a rich selection of readings and listenings that celebrate cultural heritage, personal empowerment, and the beauty of transformation. Dive into historical narratives, explore personal development tips, and enjoy poetic expressions that highlight the diversity and richness of the Black experience.
📚 Enlightening Reads
- “A Different World” Supports HBCUs: Discover how this iconic show is hitting the road to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities, fostering education and community engagement.
Read on The New York Times - Enhancing Relationships Through Communication: Learn how scheduling weekly ‘house meetings’ can transform relationships and foster deeper connections.
Explore Communication Strategies on Self - Exploring the Black Internet: The Atlantic takes you on a journey through the history and significance of BlackPlanet, a pioneering social network that shaped digital Black culture.
Read The Atlantic’s Feature - The Challenge of Accepting Compliments: Understand why some individuals struggle with receiving praise and learn how to graciously accept compliments, explored by BBC.
Discover on BBC - Spring Cleaning for Wellness: The Everygirl offers seven easy ways to rejuvenate your entire wellness routine in just one day, perfect for the spring season.
Refresh Your Wellness on The Everygirl - Megan Thee Stallion’s Humanity: Jezebel highlights Megan Thee Stallion’s recent reminders of her humanity amidst public scrutiny and media pressure.
Read on Jezebel - Celebrating Black Humor: Sisters From AARP lists the 17 funniest Black TV shows of all time, celebrating humor, culture, and historical impact.
Explore the List on Sisters From AARP - Natural Hair and Segregation: Popsugar discusses whether the hair type scale contributes to further segregation within the natural hair movement.
Read the Discussion on Popsugar - Zendaya Reflects on Her Journey: Vogue captures an intimate conversation with Zendaya as she discusses her recent projects and her thoughts on future roles and personal growth.
Zendaya’s Vogue Interview
🎧 Listen
- All of Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’: Dive into Beyoncé’s latest album which explores themes of identity, empowerment, and heritage, living “rent-free” in many fans’ heads.
- Well-Read Black Girl Recommendations: Celebrate Women’s History Month and National Poetry Month with selections from iconic writers like Toni Morrison and poets such as Maya Angelou.
Explore Well-Read Black Girl Selections
📚 Celebrating National Poetry Month
- Classic Poetic Reads: Engage with the profound works of Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Gwendolyn Brooks, and June Jordan this poetry month. Explore collections that have shaped the literary world and continue to inspire generations.
This week’s collection is a vibrant celebration of cultural milestones, personal empowerment, and the continuous journey of self-discovery. Each piece offers unique perspectives and wisdom to enrich our understanding and appreciation of the diverse narratives that shape our world.
Enjoy this journey of exploration and growth!
With love and curiosity,
Yvette Sojourner 💖