Warsan Shire speaks to every piece of woman in us.

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Royal Stanzas III: Shihan, Yasiin Bey, Tupac Shakur

Poetry. Because our souls should breathe too.

Royalty, Black ExcellenceKristen MarieApril 22, 2016Royalty, Poetry, National Poetry Month, PoetsComment

Prince Transcends

"A strong spirit transcends rules."-Prince

Royalty, Black ExcellenceKristen MarieApril 22, 2016Prince, Rest In Power Prince, Black Excellence, RoyaltyComment

Royal Stanzas II: National Poetry Month--April 2016

April is National Poetry Month! 1st Spotlight on Dr. Maya Angelou.

Royalty, Black ExcellenceKristen MarieApril 1, 2016Black Excellence, National Poetry Month, PoetryComment

Wear YOUR Kroun! (Collaboration) Sarabi & TheGoldenGirl

I've learned that people are drawn to me because my space is a safe zone for authenticity.

Black Excellence, RoyaltyKristen MarieMarch 10, 2016Black Excellence, Budding Queens, Color Pop, Style, Black History Month, Natural HairComment

Nourishing the Kroun: Madame C.J. Walker's Products Are Back!

Madame C. J. Walker- Beauty Culture

Royalty, Black ExcellenceKristen MarieMarch 2, 2016Black Excellence, Hair Care, Black Hair, Natural HairComment

Malcolm X: The Legacy Lives On-You Left Us Better Than We Were

You left us better than we were. Thank you, Malcolm.

Black Excellence, RoyaltyKristen MarieFebruary 25, 2016Black History Month, Black Excellence, Malcolm XComment

James Baldwin and The Royal Papers

I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain.-James Baldwin