by Jessica Dunston | Feb 8, 2021 | Blackness, Education, Healing, Love, Uncategorized, Womanisms
So… Since the win and successful transition into the 46th presidency of the United States, Joe Biden restarted the conversation on getting our beloved ancestor known as Harriet Tubman, to replace known racist Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. For those who may not...
by Jessica Dunston | Oct 20, 2019 | Healing, Love, Mindfulness, Reflection, Society, Womanisms
Oriola settles in to discuss expectations, what they are and what they may mean for our interactions with others. Self awareness and boundaries are key. Accept and release, to continue our journeys… The Exhale Podcast @ Oriola Speaks Episode 001: Expectations If...
by Jessica Dunston | Jul 4, 2018 | Gender, Healing, Love, Reflection, Womanisms
One of my closest male friends, honestly more like my brother, just got married. He wants me to finally cut the crap and settle down. I know we hear a lot of women nowadays, say that they are single by choice. I don’t want to use that language in particular, but...
by Jessica Dunston | Jun 9, 2018 | Blackness, Gender, Reflection, Womanisms
Smile, mah…. For what lmao People don’t just smile to be smiling. What is the logic behind this? Have any of you actually thought about that? Why do you do that? What are we smiling at or about? What were we going to smile at or about before you said...
by Jessica Dunston | Apr 23, 2018 | Healing, Reflection, Womanisms
I want to take a moment. To be grateful for the new space that I call home. Out loud. My first apartment was a space that I basically threw myself into. I wasn’t sure of where I was going. I just knew I had to move. I was still living with Nana at the time. I...
by Jessica Dunston | Feb 21, 2018 | Healing, Reflection, Uncategorized, Womanisms
On this day, February 18th in 2017, my Facebook status read: Sometimes, all I want to do with my life is research. About people and eras and culture. And write about what I research. Dassit. At the same time I wanna help people on a road toward better mental health...
