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08/24/2026

Vintage Haiti on Facebook has a huge collection of stunning vintage images. Here is a small collection of beautiful Haitian women dating back from early 1900 to 1970.

Off the desk of Know Your Caribbean

08/24/2026

August 21st was special. 🤎

Made to Write, a space to simply be. To write, create, talk, laugh, eat, drink, connect, and tell our stories in whatever way felt right.

Thank you to everyone who came and trusted the room with pieces of your heart. And a special shoutout to the Black men who allowed themselves to be vulnerable that night. Who spoke openly, shared honestly, and reminded us how important it is to create spaces where Black men can express themselves without judgment or expectation. 🖤

There was healing in the conversations, joy in the laughter, and community in simply being together.

No pressure. No pretending. Just real people, real stories, and a safe space to create.

Thank you for making Made to Write what it was. Until the next one… ✍🏽✨

08/19/2026

Simply put, I LOVE US!

I love being a Black woman
the softness and the strength,
the rhythm in my walk,
the history in my skin.

I come from women
who made beauty out of survival,
joy out of struggle,
and something out of nothing.

I love our hair,
our curves,
our language,
our laughter from the belly.

I love how we create culture
just by being ourselves.

Being a Black woman
isn’t all that I am
but God,
I love that it’s part of me.

Xoxo,
Leonora

08/19/2026

MADE TO WRITE is almost here. 🤎
If you know me, you know how much I love creating spaces where we can connect, create, laugh, share, and simply be.

This one is intimate and intentionally smaller—but the energy? Still very SHE IS MADE.

Whether you’re a writer, poet, singer, rapper, storyteller, musician, or just someone who needs to get the creative juices flowing, come through.

We’re talking:
✨ Mingle + network
✍🏽 Free writing + prompts
🎤 Perform or share if you want
😂 Laugh + fellowship
🤎 Reconnect with yourself and like-minded creatives
🔥 And most importantly… HAVE A GOOD TIME.

Got writer’s block? Come.
Been missing your creative tribe? Come.
Haven’t written in forever? Come.
Just want to be around good people and good energy? COME.

MADE TO WRITE
📍 The Hub — Jamaica, Queens
🗓 August 21 | 7PM
🎟 FREE |

RSVP: sheismade.com/events (link in bio)

Pull up. Write. Speak up. We got you. 🤎

08/14/2026

A word.
Off the desk of Drake’s Diary 🎯

08/12/2026

Before we argue politics,
before we debate headlines,
before another Black death becomes a hashtag…
can we talk about humanity?

Because there is something deeply unsettling
about seeing images of Black bodies hanging from trees
circulated like advertisements,
while knowing the history those images carry.

A tree was never just a tree
when our ancestors were lynched from its branches.

A rope was never just a rope
when it was once used to send a message:
You are not safe here.

And racism does not have to wear a white hood
to remind us of that terror.

There are Black people walking through this world
who feel hunted, targeted, watched,
who wonder whether their skin will make them suspicious,
dangerous, disposable
before they ever get the chance to introduce themselves.

But I refuse to believe hatred is the only thing
we are capable of inheriting.

We can inherit compassion too.

We can teach our children that another person’s humanity
does not become negotiable because their skin is darker,
their name sounds different,
their neighborhood looks different,
or their story is unfamiliar.

We can acknowledge history without recreating its cruelty.

We can listen without becoming defensive.
We can speak without becoming hateful.
We can fight racism without surrendering our own humanity.

Because this is not about Black people wanting more humanity.

It is about Black people asking for the humanity
that should have never been questioned in the first place.

I still have hope.

Hope that compassion can be louder than hatred.
Hope that people will choose curiosity over prejudice.
Hope that our children inherit fewer reasons to fear one another.
Hope that one day Black people simply existing
will not feel like an act of survival.

Until then, we speak.

Not because we hate white people.
Not because we want division.

But because we love Black people enough to say:

We deserve to live.
We deserve to feel safe.
We deserve to grow old.
We deserve to come home.

That shouldn’t be controversial.

That is basic humanity.

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Video from : Johnny Laveie 🎋🪾🌳

08/03/2026

Because some stories are waiting for the right room to be written.

Join us for Made to Write—an intimate evening for writers, poets, storytellers, journalers, and creatives looking to reconnect with themselves and their words.

No pressure.
No expectations.
Just room to create.

Come write.
Connect.
Share if you want.
Leave inspired.

August 21 at 7 PM.

The Hub in Queens.

Reserve your seat—link in bio.

07/19/2026

I just had to repost this from Chelsea Miller
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“The data doesn’t lie, but the narratives do”.

My take: Black fathers matter.

Their presence, love, guidance, and protection shape generations. A father isn’t just someone who provides, he teaches, encourages, leads, and shows his children what strength, integrity, and unconditional love look like.

To the Black fathers who show up every day, whether it’s through bedtime stories, school drop-offs, coaching from the sidelines, or simply being present: your impact is immeasurable.

Our children deserve to see Black fatherhood celebrated just as much as it’s needed. Strong fathers help build confident children, stronger families, and healthier communities.

Today and every day, we honor the Black fathers who continue to break cycles, create legacies, and lead with love.

🖤 It doesn’t have to be Father’s Day to for us to recognize all the incredible Black fathers. Your presence is powerful. Your love is life-changing.

07/13/2026

Because some stories are waiting for the right room to be written.

🗣️Join us for Made to Write, an intimate evening designed for writers, storytellers, poets, journalers, and creatives looking for a space to reconnect with themselves and their words.

No pressure.
No expectations.
Just room to create.

What to Expect
✍🏽 Guided writing prompts
📖 Dedicated free-writing time
🤎 Opportunities to mingle with fellow writers and storytellers
🎤 Optional sharing circle—read something you’ve written that night or bring a piece you’ve been holding onto
✨ Cozy vibes, meaningful conversation, and creative community

Whether you’ve written for years or haven’t picked up your pen in months, this space is for you.

RSVP LIBK IN BIO.

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