Category: Moniqueblog

Monique looks tired with the lyrics of "America the beautiful" behind her. An arrow points to her with the word "Tired" above it.

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September 17, 2025

I Almost Gave Up.

A picture of Annie from Sinners with pictures of me as a teenager and me as an adult.

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May 19, 2025

How One Scene in ‘Sinners’ Helped Me Heal My Body Image Wounds

Growing up in Birmingham, AL

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February 1, 2023

After The Civil Rights Movement: Growing Up In Birmingham, Alabama

The journey to self-love can be a tough one, but first you have to realize it's necessary. In the image, Monique looks pensively with her hand supporting her face.

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December 27, 2022

I’m Terrible At Self-Love. Here’s How I’m Striving To Get Better At It For The New Year

Princess Jasmine for Halloween

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October 31, 2022

Why Princess Jasmine Is My Favorite Halloween Memory

L'Oreal ad featuring Aja Naomi King

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April 7, 2022

What Aja Naomi King’s Flyaways Reminded Me About Society’s Exhausting Expectations For Black Women’s Hair

Yahima's (Monique Candelaria) last moments, thanks to Montrose (Michael K. Williams). (Photo credit: HBO)

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September 15, 2020

How ‘Lovecraft Country’ Let Me Down With Yahima’s Shocking Death

T'Challa, in his Black Panther suit sans mask, studies his claws pensively. He's weighing the responsibility now on his shoulders.

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September 1, 2020

How Do You Honor A King Like Chadwick Boseman? By Living In Your Purpose

Monique and John Lewis at the Miami Book Fair 2013.

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July 18, 2020

My Extraordinary Time With John Lewis, Civil Rights Trailblazer And Proponent Of ‘Good Trouble’

beautiful graffiti mural honoring george floyd from black lives matter protest. Revolution.

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June 8, 2020

Witnessing A Revolution Unfold (And How I Hope It Continues)