The Flint I grew up in was different. It was much more full of life. Don’t get me wrong, we were still considered poor, but there was something there. A pulse. A sense of community and industry, even as the "last hired, first fired" reality of deindustrialization began to take its toll. We had neighbors, block parties, and a feeling that we were part of a city that, while tough, was still whole.

We are thrilled to share that Felica and I have joined the America’s Favorite Couple contest—and we need your help to stay on top!

Today, I was taking care of some business and swore I saw a woman that looked like my sister.

Rajah E. Smart and Felicia M. Banks MiEon are thrilled to announce they've completed the screenplays for two of their amazing books! Get ready to see their stories come to life on screen! 🎬✨

I was pursuing a career, marriage, money, kids, titles, material things, etc.  I guess it takes working with terrible people and in relation

Where was the real talk? Where were the stories from women who actually got it?

Happy 2025! If you are still with me, reading my blogs every week or so, THANK YOU!

Dec 29, 2011 is the last time I heard my father’s voice. He was contemplating visiting my sister and I in Tennessee.

Mieon interview series

There is a new internet trend, “we listen; we don’t judge.”  I have seen its videos, and they are cute.

We also laugh, very hard. To me laughing is vital to life. This weekend, Hubbs and I were in bed laughing(our nightly routine).

This weekend I sat on the couch for Thanksgiving. We didn’t have people over. We didn’t go out to visit with family.

I am so obsessed with the new generation of motherhood. Thirty-one years ago when I was pregnant with my first child we had two ways to...

The definition of anxiety by the Mayo Clinic is intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Fast heart rate

Some people may be meant to be alone. I’ve always felt alone, even when surrounded by people.

What happened to customer service?

Chaos cause levels of discomfort but doesn’t need to rule your life

Feelings of inadequacy are commonplace. At some point in time, depending on the stage of life, age in life, or place in society we have all

Yes, mental illness destroyed my life, but now I have a new life full of support.

The phrase "I love you, but" has, honestly, historically been my way of thinking. Basically, in relationships, I got you. I will give...