I Am Me! By Katrina J. Clark I am me … fierce, formidable, and fun. I wonder if I am perceived that way. Oh Yes! I hear the sound of my tribe chanting my name. I see a beauty where there was once only a beast. I awe at the transformation I am me ……
By Quashon Davis On August 26, 2016, a beat writer noticed that former football quarterback Colin Kaepernick was sitting on the bench during the playing of the National Anthem instead of standing with his teammates. When the picture was published, it went viral. When he was asked why he sat, his reason was simple –…
By Quashon Davis Editor’s note: The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and don’t necessarily represent the views or opinions of Dove Style Magazine, it’s owner, editor, or other contributing writers. When Ma’Khia Bryant took her last breath on April 20, 2021, it was the last straw for many of…
Losing Yourself By: Michelle Boulden-Hammond Can you remember a time when you felt as though you had lost yourself? Did you feel overwhelmed? What did you do in response to combat how you were feeling? Did you allow yourself to recharge after taking a few deep breaths, “Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale?” When anxiety or stress…