Category: Moniqueblog

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)

It is okay to find happiness during this pandemic.

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April 1, 2020

From Monique’s Desk: How To Find Happiness During The Pandemic

Auckland, New Zealand Colours of the Wind. Instead of giving into doomsday worries, speak life into yourself and situations in your life and community.

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March 27, 2020

There Is No Time For Doomsday. Promise To Speak Life Instead.

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October 5, 2018

Mo’ Korea: Yes, you can find cushion foundations for women of color

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August 2, 2016

For Lisa Turtle: On Being Black, Beautiful, and Still Not Enough