Black History & Culture, Uncategorized

Who Are the Copper-Colored Aboriginals?

Who Are The Copper-Colored Aboriginals? It is documented that "copper-colored" Aboriginals have lived on the American continent for over fifty-thousand years. There are many early documents describing the phenotype of Aboriginal Americans prior to European invasion. Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of the famed “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” (1853), describes in detail the phenotype of the Aboriginal… Continue reading Who Are the Copper-Colored Aboriginals?

Black History & Culture, Uncategorized

Afro-Cuban Dance Detroit

Pics and video of me from this summer's Afro-Cuban dance class taught by Mama Lisa, founder of Iyawo Folkloric Dance Theater here in Detroit. Overall for me it was a liberating experience for me, tapping deeper into my divine feminine and embracing my sensual side. We started off every dance session with meditation, breathing exercise,… Continue reading Afro-Cuban Dance Detroit

Health & Nutrition, My Plant-Based Journey, Uncategorized

Introducing The New 2019 Chat ‘N Chew Crew!

Introducing the new 2019 Chat & Chew vegan/herbal cooking class taught by Mama Ravin 💚💚💚 We prepared the food and did a cooking demo for this past Saturday night’s 6th Annual UJAMAA EXPERIENCE. We cooked vegan mac & cheese, mashed sweet potatoes, potato salad, black eyed peas, collard greens (w/ dandelion), and made a garlic-rosemary… Continue reading Introducing The New 2019 Chat ‘N Chew Crew!

Black History & Culture, Uncategorized

Ganhadeiras of Terreiro Dendezeiro (Sao Pedro, Bahia)

(Note: I use the terms "Black" and "slavery" loosely. I am aware that they are misnomers, however I'm writing from the perspective of the academic sources I'm referencing. I also use the phrase "prisoner of war" in place of "slave". Thank You!) Ganhadeiras were women who worked in the ganho system (“earning system”) in Salvador… Continue reading Ganhadeiras of Terreiro Dendezeiro (Sao Pedro, Bahia)

Spirit Work, Uncategorized

Mindfulness Training- Week 2 Reflection

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hylY-k0_LWQ My latest video, took me a few days to figure out how to edit it LOL This video is a reflection of Week 2 (5/31/18 - 6/7/18) of my 6-week Mindfulness Training with Detroit Shamanistas Chrishara and Crystle of Chris & Crys Spiritual Concierge. In the video I highlight 2 new angel number confirmations… Continue reading Mindfulness Training- Week 2 Reflection

Spirit Work, Uncategorized

Mindfulness Training- Week 1 Reflection

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJUnXpgB5JQ This video is a reflection of Week 1 (5/24/18 - 5/31/18) of this 6-week Mindful Training program I'm currently participating in with Detroit Shamanistas  Chrishara and Crystle of Chris & Crys Spiritual Concierge. I started it immediately following a spiritual cleanse. Excuse the constant scratching throughout the video y'all, my allergies have been on 10 lately LOL I will… Continue reading Mindfulness Training- Week 1 Reflection

Spirit Work, Uncategorized

My Cleanse with Chris & Crys Spiritual Concierge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAnKlhCGxAc This video is a testimonial of my experience with Detroit’s top shamanistas, Chrishara and her sister Crystle. I got a spiritual cleanse done to remove toxic entities from my aura. What I forgot to mention in the video is during the cleanse I hacked up a lot of phlegm and that I came to the conclusion that… Continue reading My Cleanse with Chris & Crys Spiritual Concierge