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I Almost Gave Up.

Monique / September 17, 2025
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How One Scene in ‘Sinners’ Helped Me Heal My Body Image Wounds

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‘With Love, Meghan’: What the Duchess of Sussex Can Teach Us About Owning Your Story

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How Media Affects Our Self-Image—And Ways to Challenge the Narrative

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

I Almost Gave Up.

By Monique | September 17, 2025

I was this close to quitting last week. My soul was feeling heavy. I was tired, angry, and heartbroken. America had let me down, again. I thought, “What is even the point of writing about society and its ills if it seems like it’s not working? Who cares?” I started thinking that no matter how…

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

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

By Monique | May 19, 2025

Annie helped me think about how I view myself as a woman who never fit a size 2. (Photo credit: Warner Bros., my photographs) Sinners has changed the game for Hollywood in many ways, and one of the most talked-about is how it elevated plus-sized women to a place of desirability. I recently made a…

With Love, Meghan. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in episode 108 of With Love, Meghan. Cr. Jake Rosenberg/Netflix © 2025

‘With Love, Meghan’: What the Duchess of Sussex Can Teach Us About Owning Your Story

By Monique | April 14, 2025

With Love, Meghan. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in episode 108 of With Love, Meghan. Cr. Jake Rosenberg/Netflix © 2025 When With Love, Meghan first dropped on Netflix, I read a lot of outrage and pearl-clutching comments about Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Why isn’t she filming the series in her real kitchen? She’s unrelatable! No one’s…

Black woman touching her temples in distress.

How Media Affects Our Self-Image—And Ways to Challenge the Narrative

By Monique | January 21, 2025

Michel’le, a comedian and advocate who focuses on Black history and the rights of sex workers. (Photo credit: Levi Meir Clancy/Unsplash) A few weeks ago, I posted an affirmation post that is all about how your story deserves to be shared with others. I wrote, “Your story deserves to be told–not as a side note,…

Vice President Kamala Harris visited the COVID-19 mass vaccination site at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore on April 29, 2021. Marking the 100th day of the Biden administration, Harris thanked the members of the Maryland National Guard and University of Maryland Medical System for their support of vaccination efforts. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Sarah M. McClanahan)

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By Monique | November 6, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris visited the COVID-19 mass vaccination site at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore on April 29, 2021. Marking the 100th day of the Biden administration, Harris thanked the members of the Maryland National Guard and University of Maryland Medical System for their support of vaccination efforts. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Staff…

Bridgerton. Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington

Penelope Featherington And ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3: A Weighty Discussion

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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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L'Oreal ad featuring Aja Naomi King

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

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

By Monique | May 19, 2025

Annie helped me think about how I view myself as a woman who never fit a size 2. (Photo credit: Warner Bros., my photographs) Sinners has changed the game for Hollywood in many ways, and one of the most talked-about is how it elevated plus-sized women to a place of desirability. I recently made a…

Black woman touching her temples in distress.

How Media Affects Our Self-Image—And Ways to Challenge the Narrative

By Monique | January 21, 2025

Michel’le, a comedian and advocate who focuses on Black history and the rights of sex workers. (Photo credit: Levi Meir Clancy/Unsplash) A few weeks ago, I posted an affirmation post that is all about how your story deserves to be shared with others. I wrote, “Your story deserves to be told–not as a side note,…

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.

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

By Monique | December 27, 2022
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Black woman touching her temples in distress.

How Media Affects Our Self-Image—And Ways to Challenge the Narrative

By Monique | January 21, 2025

Michel’le, a comedian and advocate who focuses on Black history and the rights of sex workers. (Photo credit: Levi Meir Clancy/Unsplash) A few weeks ago, I posted an affirmation post that is all about how your story deserves to be shared with others. I wrote, “Your story deserves to be told–not as a side note,…

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.

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

By Monique | December 27, 2022
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A picture of Annie from Sinners with pictures of me as a teenager and me as an adult.

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

By Monique | May 19, 2025

Annie helped me think about how I view myself as a woman who never fit a size 2. (Photo credit: Warner Bros., my photographs) Sinners has changed the game for Hollywood in many ways, and one of the most talked-about is how it elevated plus-sized women to a place of desirability. I recently made a…

Black woman touching her temples in distress.

How Media Affects Our Self-Image—And Ways to Challenge the Narrative

By Monique | January 21, 2025

Michel’le, a comedian and advocate who focuses on Black history and the rights of sex workers. (Photo credit: Levi Meir Clancy/Unsplash) A few weeks ago, I posted an affirmation post that is all about how your story deserves to be shared with others. I wrote, “Your story deserves to be told–not as a side note,…

Departed Witnesses: The Doomed ‘Sleepy Hollow’ Love Story That Never Happened

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Princess Jasmine for Halloween

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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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