The holidays are one of my favorite times of year. After the year we have all had, we deserve a little or a lot of Hallmark movies, cozy pajamas, decorating our homes and of course, exchanging gifts. Whether you’re giving the gift of self-care or the...
With a couple months of quarantine already in the books, you most likely struggling to find something to occupy your time. Over here at tgin, we are diving into our favorite black movies and TV shows and falling back in love with the couples who...
If I were to describe my mom in one phrase, that phrase would be high maintenance. My Grandma Lolo, on the other hand, was the complete opposite. For most of my childhood, I can remember her sitting comfortably on the couch in the front room,...
As we go into 2020, I pray that this is the best decade of your life and that you make the decision to rest. In the past, I’ve made resolutions, but I chose not to do that this year. I just hope I can do simple...
“If you’re going to sleep with a man, make sure he pays for it, even if it is a quarter.” —Grandma Lolo March marks the start of Women’s History Month, which is a month-long celebration of the many contributions women have made throughout history and in modern...
We’re nearly three months into the New Year, which means it's time to do a self-care check-in! As we head into this new season, I want to send you this quick reminder to slow down and remember to nurture your heart. I just checked out...
When people think of Chicago, they often think of the Cubs, the Willis (Sears) Tower, and Michigan Ave. But when I think of Chicago, the first things that come to mind are diversity and food. The city is truly a melting pot of different cultures...
If you haven’t seen the Google commercial that aired during the Grammys, everyone is talking about it! It’s a celebration of all things black culture. Google did a really great job of highlighting how Black history is ever evolving. It is about historical figures and...
Having a loved one diagnosed with cancer can be a big hit in the gut for anyone. You may feel like it’s now your duty to be that person’s support system and rock as they go through this challenging time. Kudos to you for deciding...
Thank God It's Natural hosted it's 3rd annual Cocktails for the Cure! This year we took things up a notch by implementing more ways to be an ally to breast cancer thrivers and survivors beyond the financial component. Guests wrote encouraging messages for patients currently undergoing...
