What does Success Mean to you?

The way I measure my personal success is extremely different than the next person. The idea of the American Dream has upgraded tremendously, there aren’t many hoping for a ranch styled home with a white picket fence and a dog. This generation sees and breathes dollar signs, meaning 8 bedrooms homes with walk in closets, an indoor pool, and an assortment of vehicles. But my
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/29/what-does-success-mean-to-you/

Get Edumacated

It’s 7am, and first hour has just begun. Sleepy eyed and groggy with a bag full of books, we were probably dreading the rest of the day and counting down to graduation and also thinking how the Pythagorean theorem or the periodic table of elements was going to help us in life. How many times have we promised ourselves we were just going to get
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/28/get-edumacated/

Get Edumacated!

It’s 7am, and first hour has just begun. Sleepy eyed and groggy with a bag full of books, we were probably dreading the rest of the day and counting down to graduation and also thinking how the Pythagorean theorem or the periodic table of elements was going to help us in life. How many times have we promised ourselves we were just going to get
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/28/get-edumacated/

Women of Color Wednesday: Taylor Winter Wilson

Taylor Winter Wilson is a force to be reckoned with. A yong black women who is building her empire as we speak. Taylor is a student at Eastern Michigan University studying Media Relations and Journalism. Tell us more about yourself and your future endeavors ? I m a 21 year old college student currently building my brand. I love to write, that has been my first
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/27/women-of-color-wednesday-taylor-winter-wilson/

Tips for Living Alone

Lonely? Living Alone? Recently I moved into my own apartment all alone. No roommate, no mom, siblings, NOTHING! I know sounds scary right? As a 20 year-old single female this is one of scariest things I have done. I have never lived alone before. Although I am the only child, I have always had my mom, friends, and cousins. When I came to college three
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#MotivationMonday: Never Feel Guilty About Doing What Makes You Happy

For once, I put my happiness and what I wanted first before anything else, and it payed off.
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/25/motivationmonday-never-feel-guilty-about-doing-what-makes-you-happy/

#FilmMajorFriday: The Merze Tate Explorers Club Is Empowering Girls Through Writing, Photography, and Videography

I feel so blessed to have been a part of this incredible week with girls who are inspired and passionate about traveling, writing, and media.
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/22/merze-tate/

Changing The Movement: Why It’s Not Enough To JUST Protest

I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of just marching and protesting and not seeing any results. I’m ready for real change.
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/21/changing-the-movement-why-its-not-enough-to-just-protest/

My Top 8 Regrets In College

It’s life, and we’re all just trying to figure it out.
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/20/my-top-8-regrets-in-college/

LONG LIVE THE YELLOW WALL!

The infamous Yellow Wall of Detroit is unfortunately coming to an end. Yellow Wall has been known to be a place to let your creativity flow, being a canvas for REALISM, talented artists and painters, music artists and poets. With the help of Inspire me Detroit , the Yellow Wall has been a filled with unforgettable moments of innovative versatility to inspire one another to be
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/18/long-live-the-yellow-wall/

Small Town Summers In Kalamazoo, MI: Fourth Coast Café

The café is literally an embodiment of Kalamazoo culture, and I love it.
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/19/small-town-summers-in-kalamazoo-mi-fourth-coast-cafe/

How to Spice up Relationships…

In movies, relationships are portrayed as bliss, easy, and never dull. This may be true for the first couple months but what if you ve been together years and years? Does it ever get boring? I wanted to know how couples around me are keeping their relationships fun and spicy. So I asked one of my favorite couples for an inside scoop on their love life.
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/19/how-to-spice-up-relationships/

Lion’s Reaction to a Little Girl’s Kiss Shows Just How Much the King of the Jungle Doesn’t Belong in the Zoo (VIDEO) | One Green Planet

Little girl blows kiss at lion in zoo and the lion understandably has a fit of rage.
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/lions-reaction-to-a-little-girls-kiss/

#FilmMajorFriday: I Survived My First (Production) Runner Job

I received the opportunity to be a runner for Rogan Productions for a documentary they are producing about the daily life in a gun shop.
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/15/filmmajorfriday-i-survived-my-first-production-runner-job/

Women of Color Wednesday: Laurie Hernandez

Lauren (Laurie) Hernandez is the first US-born Latina to make Team USA for the Olympics since Tracee Talavera in 1984.
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/13/women-of-color-wednesday-laurie-hernandez/

veganvine.com

OMG, It's Vegan Wine! Check out former NBA player, John Salley's, newest venture :D
http://veganvine.com/

We Came To Step.3GP - YouTube

"We Came to Step," by Daiisy and Coach NiNi... A "Hardcore Diamonds" routine... PROGRAM RETURNS 7-16-16. Auditions @Ponyride, 1401 Vermont St. Detroit MI 48216 from 10am-2pm
https://youtu.be/dmGJeiYRins

NO GMOs

Alfield Reeves and Keyon Lovett will be having their first art exhibit collaboration entitled, "NO GMOs."
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/11/no-gmos/

ALL LIVES MATTER!

Usually I m involved with the local music scene, but Social B s as you know there comes a time and place when you have a call to action to speak amongst different things, and for me that time is NOW! With the uproar of the 2 past police shootings, the murder or 37 year old Alton
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/11/all-lives-matter/

Ponyride Auditions 7-16-16 - YouTube

Seeking 21 girls entering grades 6-10 Location: Ponyride, 1401 Vermont St. Detroit MI 48216 Time: 10am-2pm
https://youtu.be/M_Yhp-7vau4

The Willie Lynch Letter

Time to wake up Black America... Understand our culture and why we are who we are. Do something about it- we will come out on top. It is prophesied... GEN 15:13 Do not be fooled, that first slave ship was 1619... We've nearly made it through! Share on your social media
http://www.africanamericanimages.com/aai/willie%20lynch.htm

Alton Sterling shooting: Homeless man made 911 call, source says - CNN.com

I guess some officers are still not aware that citizens carry guns?!
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/07/us/baton-rouge-alton-sterling-shooting/

Detroit Police Department - Running Man Challenge - YouTube

With all the police brutality going on in America, PROUD TO BE A DETROITER!!! :D
https://youtu.be/_gkbfBpcAtg

Four officers fatally shot during police protest in downtown Dallas

Policing is going to be one of the worst jobs... I was just thinking, in a minute, people are going to begin targeting officers who are not black! Yikes! Look what happened in Texas...
https://www.yahoo.com/news/three-officer-fatally-shot-during-000000452.html

Do Black Lives Really Matter????

So what now? Another hashtag, another million likes or another thousand shares on any social media site? What will it take for the killing of African Americans to come to an end? I normally don’t get involved in societal problems nor do I ever have much to say but today, I am highly upset because
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/07/do-black-lives-really-matter/

Black and I’m Proud?

With the continuous catastrophic killings of black men in America is being African American something you take pride in, or shy away from? A lot of people are living in fear and choose not to embrace who they are as a black individual. Azealia Banks is known for many things, maybe a rapper, but mostly
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/07/black-and-im-proud/

Philando Castile Shot Dead - YouTube

Philando Castile is dead. Another cop fatality. Afraid of innocent black men with guns!!!
https://youtu.be/1wuyXayGMB8

Detroit’s Uprising Talent: Cheyenne Baker

Cheyenne Baker is a professional dancer from Detroit, MI. who started her training at the age of seven while attending MBS Training Center in Oak Park, MI. There she expanded her horizon in the art of dance through many different forms such as Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz and Gymnastics. In 2008 she graduated from the
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/06/detroits-uprising-talent-cheyenne-baker/

The AllenMichael Virgin Hair Experience

After being a living testimony by experiencing Autism and ADHD through a close relative all while having a passion for hair, the 21-year-old entrepreneur Tiana Bell created the infamous AllenMichael Virgin Hair extensions. The name of the company originated from her at the time 9-year-old brother AllenMichael who suffers from Autism and ADHD. During the
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/06/the-allenmichael-virgin-hair-experience/

Expose and Ban Tomi Lahren From Speaking On Black Issues Period

By Bre J Nicole Media is an outlet that imposes propaganda and ideology to influence the mass population. Social media has become the new platform that many indulge in to receive the news, trending topics, and education on social issues.  Are people that voice their opinions with a large following using their influence to change the
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/06/expose-ban-tomi-lahren-for-speaking-on-black-issues-period/

How Men Lose Respect For Women In The Relationship

“A woman who respects her beliefs is always in integrity and men are very attracted to a woman who respects herself. If he doesn’t, do you really want to date that man anyway?”       http://sheismore.com/the-power-of-purity/ Many times us as women think that things will get better after we have given chance after chance after
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/06/how-men-lose-respect-for-women-in-the-relationship/

Detroit Women In Art: Who Is Taryn Macon

By: Bre J Nicole Although Detroit has historically always been known for its beautiful architect and a place for  art and artifacts, it is  continuing to grow into a modernized umbrella platform for merging artists who enjoy  graphic design, photography, painting, and fashion. Meet 24-year-old Detroit native, Taryn Macon. Taryn Macon is a recent graduate
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/05/detroit-women-in-art-who-is-taryn-macon/

Validation Comes From Within: Meet Detroit Hip Hop Artist Valid

By: Bre Nicole J Instagram: @bre_nicolej What’s in a name? For the past  five years, Serbian Hip Hop artist, Valid,  has been working very hard on his artistry, gaining recognition in  Toronto, St. Louis,  Chicago,  Serbia, Africa and his hometown, Detroit. The upcoming star has just released a new album called ” Reach High”, that introduces
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/05/validation-comes-from-within-meet-detroit-hip-hop-artist-valid/

This Fox News Panel Just Found Out Jesse Williams Is Pro-Black and They're Losing Their Collective Minds - Atlanta Black Star

OMG!!! White America is sooooo lost about how black people feel in this country! Lmao
http://atlantablackstar.com/2016/06/28/this-fox-news-panel-just-found-out-jesse-williams-is-pro-black-and-theyre-losing-their-collective-minds/

Why You Should Take Pole Dancing Classes

By Bre Nicole J | Instagram: @bre_nicolej It’s so crazy! Years ago if you would have asked me if I was interested in pole dance , I would have gave you the crazy straight face look and said ‘no I’m not interested in doing some of the things I see strippers do’ (No shade. I
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/01/why-you-should-take-pole-dancing-classes/

LEGINDARY LEEMAN’S Exclusive On Hip Hop ,Life, Music, Consciousness, and Staying True To Self

By Bre Nicole J Instagram: @bre_nicolej It all started in the South Bronx of New York. Out of the 1970s, a new sound of funk  was developed with a faster beat and speech. Hip Hop and rap ! Although it still remains the same that the legends of hip hop will never die, there are
https://thesociableb.com/2016/07/01/legindary-leemans-exclusive-on-hip-hop-life-music-consciousness-and-staying-true-to-self/

Jesse Williams Gives Powerful Speech at BET Awards, 'View' Reacts | The View - YouTube

Are we all guilty of culturally appropriating? Or, can the lesser privileged group receive a bypass on this issue?
https://youtu.be/jbUFQZ1KuTs

30 Celebrities And Their Identical Twins From The Past | Page 65 of 77 | Trendelier

Celebrities and their identical twins from the past. So, with reincarnation, we don't change too much, huh? lol
http://www.trendelier.com/celebrities-and-their-twins-from-the-past/65/