Drink Mamey https://drinkmamey.com/ Go Girl Ride https://www.gogirlride.com/ I just wanted to highlight two businesses that I encountered this week. I went to Drink Mamey and purchased some yummy juice, a smoothie and a flower bouquet. I also received my Go Girl Ride safety kit in the mail. I am so honored to experience so muchContinue reading “BLACK AND LOCAL.”
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH GRACIE
Gracie Evelyn (Paden) Mason is originally from Arkansas. She is currently in her late 80’s. She moved to Portland, Oregon in the 1950s following in the steps of her older brother. Gracie worked as a nurse and eventually went back to school and obtained her Bachelors in Education from Portland State University. Gracie enjoyed beingContinue reading “QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH GRACIE”
OUR FAVORITE THINGS OF OCTOBER 2020
Aasha’s favorite things of OCTOBER: 1. LOLA natural tampons https://www.mylola.com/2. Fenty hydrating foundation https://www.fentybeauty.com/3. Plants here are a few recommendations in Portland: http://www.birdsandbeespdx.com/ https://ariumbotanicals.com/ https://www.lowes.com/4. Homemade Green smoothies5. FaceTime (especially with my nephew Lucas) Darcell’s favorite things of OCTOBER: 1. Herbneden Soap https://www.herbneden.com/2. Formosa YAY Mochi Assortment 3-pack -Costco https://www.costco.com/formosa-yay-mochi-assortment-3-pack.product.100664004.html3. Homemade Red Lobster Pina Colada DippingContinue reading “OUR FAVORITE THINGS OF OCTOBER 2020”
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Being in quarantine has taken a toll on me. I was so used to being able go where ever I wanted, when I wanted and with whoever I wanted. This shift has changed how I interact and how I spend my time. My mother (Darcell) and I have been motivating each other to go outContinue reading “Photo Scavenger Hunt”
Poetry by Aasha
I decided to share some poetry that I wrote recently. I have been having a lot of feelings lately and one way I express myself is with words. I hope you enjoy. SEPTEMBER 24And you want me to keep on….Keep smilingGive you my radianceGive you my graceGive you my ideas while you rewrap them asContinue reading “Poetry by Aasha”
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*you might see some familiar faces.
GAME NIGHT AND COCKTAILS
Good2know plays a game of elimination discussing sports, music, movies and Black owned products + bonus content on how to make an Uncle Nearest whiskey cocktail. Below are news stories on Uncle Nearest https://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs_this_morning/video/Mnbg8bfIxVilHfTzaWH20lrdvhR9H7bJ/-uncle-nearest-honors-slave-who-taught-jack-daniel-to-make- whiskey/https://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs_this_morning/video/5F3724EF-DA71-AE14-9651-68D4A4B72686/2-american-whiskey-brands-team-up-to-diversify-the-industry/
Favorite Songs of the Week
7 songs for each day of the week. *Bonus points if you can guess who picked which songs.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SHANDRA TERRY
Shandra works as a Regional Diversity Equity and Inclusion Coordinator for USDA Forest Service in Oregon and Washington. Shandra is also a Type 2 Public Information Officer. In 1997, Shandra founded Standing Ovations Entertainment. Shandra has been a lovely lady of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for nearly 30 years. Shandra is the bestie ofContinue reading “QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SHANDRA TERRY”
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH FILM MAKER SOMMER MARTIN
Sommer Martin is a writer, director and producer from Portland, Oregon. She is also my sister in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and my Line Sister. I was really excited to interview her and highlight her amazing film “Another Day” on the blog. Please check out a fun Q+A below. Read more about her onContinue reading “QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH FILM MAKER SOMMER MARTIN”
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