And We Do It Like This…

You know what I love? What I am absolutely a fan of? Happy Black women. Black men when they smile or dance. I love to see Black people moving in …

The Definition Of Joy

Too often this idea, this identity of being Black is tied to trauma. What someone did to you, was doing to you, and how much abuse you survived. This is …

The Joy Unspeakable

I was born a Black woman, and live my life as a Black woman. There was a time when Underworld was poppin’ and I wanted to reincarnated as Selene (Kate …

“Things Scarier Than COVID…”

We are 2 months from the end of the year Torches! What we plan on doing on this corner of the internet is to bring a little light in all …

Becoming Grateful Is A Process

The latest cool phrase circulating the universe is “I’m going through a process”, or my favorite, “I’m just going through my process.” Let me help you out–we all are. Life …

In The Light, Choking The Dark

There is something about being grateful! It makes you expectant and hopeful about what it is you must do! Think of it this way. Gratitude is what oils your joy! …

Your Life Should Be A Gratitude Journal

As a woman a faith, I have to remember the anchor scripture of the joy of the Lord is your strength. Things like gratitude journals have become buzz words and …