In the Black Panther movie’s fictional African country, Wakanda, I am the beauty standard. What saddens me is that it took 44 years for me to finally see myself reflected on the big screen. I saw myself in General Okoye (played superbly by Danai Gurira), leader of the all women army, Dora Milaje. …
Read More »(VIDEO) Don’t Boycott Peter Rabbit Movie for the Food Allergy Prank
Our 7-year-old was excited to see the Peter Rabbit movie once he saw the trailers on TV. He’s read the books in school and watched the TV version of the Peter Rabbit series. When we got an opportunity to watch a preview of the film, A.J. was elated. It …
Read More »4 Films That Remind Me of Our Love Story
After Valentine’s Day and the Academy Awards back to back, I’ve been thinking a lot about films. I don’t go to the theater as I’d like and it’s usually for a kids’ movie screening like, “Annie.” Every Oscar season I wish I’d seen more new films so I could have a strong …
Read More »Delicious Atlanta Date Night at Home with Cooker Delivery + Coupon Code
As Valentine’s Day crept up on the calendar I realized we had no solid plans. My husband works nights mostly so a dinner at a restaurant would be out of the question. It seemed like the perfect time to try out delicious Cooker Delivery a try thanks to a complimentary …
Read More »Enjoy a Mix of Caribbean and Southern Foods at Pollo Tropical
When I first saw the Pollo Tropical restaurant’s Tucker location open last year, I wasn’t sure what the menu was like. My friend, Michele, who has Jamaican ancestry, had enjoyed the menu at a different location with her children, so that meant a lot to me. This week, we tried …
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