Youthful Life: X

Truth - Some people are amazing because of who they are, but there are a select few who are awe-inspiring in spite of the adversity they face. There is something profound to be said about those that society writes off in multiple ways. These are the people that are often overlooked, disregarded, and made to be invisible. What society doesn't realize is that in doing so it creates an undeniable power dynamic. Just as those who society uplifts have their power source, those that it disempowers get their strength from their disenfranchisement. When the world tries to break you, tell you that you are nothing, and whispers in the most insidious ways that you do not belong you break back, tell your own story, and shout that you are above it all. This is a special brand of awesome - this black girl magic.  "The kind of beauty I want most is the hard-to-get kind that comes from within - strength, courage, dignity" Ruby Dee Black girl magic is a term coined by CaShawn Thom...

Being a teenager is all about living the good ole family life. Spending time with your family can be one of the most fulfilling things you get to do. Mind you, that it's a privilege. There are so many people around the world who either don't have families at all, or lack the necessary relationships to spend quality time with them. As a teenager, your family is one of the few constants in your life. Whereas friends, likes, relationships and all the crazy rest are variables - your family stays unchanging. You're stuck with them, get used to it. These are the ties that bind. * Here's another video post fresh off the camera. Color changing shirts, random faces, and some Wii dancing action - goes perfectly with this post - enjoy! The Cosby Show is actually a dramatized portrayal of my family. It's actually scarily uncanny how similar the cast of characters is to Oteng clan. My dad is Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable, like living and breathing, quirky, funny, and all arou...