Oral Manifestations by, Sophia Lenore To my melanated family My Black and Brown people – My minorities Why are we so misguided and ignorant to what’s really important? Where are our priorities? We must take responsibility for our own health and well being – while simultaneously dismantling the institutional racism within the healthcare system – we must make a fuss! Because ‘the powers that be’ are on a covert mission to kill you, me & us! Dental health disparities continue to have detrimental effects on the Black and Brown communities – causing sever health problems and even death. Your mouth is apart of your body - So oral hygiene is a vial part of your overall health. Bacteria, infections and...
Descendants Of Freedom's Journal by, Sophia Lenore Where are our Black voices? Voices of intellectual, financial, and spiritual freedom – for which we bled & fought? Did they just disappear with united Black consciousness and progressive Black thought? Who is writing for us? Where are our Black journalists? Our Black media armies – and brave woke writers that swing their pens like a mighty sword? Where are the descendants of “Freedom's Journal”? The first Black newspaper launched in the 1820’s – when our voices roared! Who’s ensuring that we’re protected & well represented? Who will personify my voice? Your voice Our voice? While writing stories about Black joy, Black camaraderie and how we uniquely congregate to rejoice! We need and...
Between Us By Sophia Lenore If I fall - she catches me. When I stumble - she grabs my hand. She’s my confidant My safety net My right-hand woman My number one fan When I don’t know the way - she does the research to guide me. Through triumphs and failures During moments of embarrassment or disgrace - she’s right there beside me. When the pain and self doubt becomes too great - she knows just what to say More importantly, she knows just what to do to ward negativity away. She’s my support system My Angel My Sister from another Mother My other significant other My kindred spirit My Sister Circle - to whom I owe much merit ...
Ep. 69: Friendship’s Paths In this week’s episode, Sophia Lenore is back! Sophia Lenore was featured in Episode 64 in Persistence, Hope and Thrive. If you didn’t get a chance, go back and listen. In addition to being a recurring guest, she has been dropping all of our poems this season in the beginning of each episode! Sophia Lenore is an Executive Producer, she is also the founder and creative director of Prestige Artists, Prestige Models and Prestige Magazine! Sophia is a true artist from New York who is a celebrity hair and make-up artist and has worked with the likes of Oribe, Billy B., Brad Pitt, Eve Mendes, Uzo Aduba and so many others! In this episode, we...
In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Hannah McCall. Hannah stumbled into clean beauty when she was introduced to Beautycounter. It exposed her to a world of information about the beauty industry & the lack of regulation surrounding our personal care products.
