G.O.A.T.

He said he was the greatest. There was no lie.

Royalty, Black ExcellenceKristen MarieJune 17, 2016Black Excellence, Muhammad Ali, RoyaltyComment

Center for Civil and Human Rights: My Experience

My experience at the Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, Georgia.

Royalty, Black ExcellenceKristen MarieMay 31, 2016Black Excellence, Civil RightsComment

Royal Stanzas IV: Warsan Shire

Warsan Shire speaks to every piece of woman in us.

Royalty, Black ExcellenceKristen MarieApril 27, 2016Royalty, Black Excellence, Poetry, Poets, National Poetry MonthComment

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

The Temple: Healthy Living

The state of your health often has an affect on your lifestyle and productivity. Let's practice some more self-care.

Kristen MarieMarch 28, 2016Comment

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

Dream in Vivid, Royal Colors!—10 Black Inventors

From the Super Soaker, to the Illusion Transmitter, to innovations in eye surgery, these 10 black inventors dreamt vividly. You should, too!

Kristen MarieFebruary 3, 2016Black History Month, Black Excellence, Royalty, wearthekrounComment

Kings of Disruption: Malcolm, Martin, & Huey—Because Agitation Was Necessary

Because agitation was, and still is, necessary.

Kristen MarieFebruary 2, 2016Comment

Kingdom Promises: Make Goals, Not Resolutions.

Make goals, not resolutions.

Kristen MarieFebruary 2, 2016Comment

Kehinde Wiley and His Royal Palette: My Experience

A New Republic

Kristen MarieJanuary 20, 2016Comment

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

Don't Leave Your Christmas Lights on the Castle all Year Long!

It's time for them to come down, fam.

Kristen MarieJanuary 6, 2016Comment

A Royal Opinion: Keeping Santa in Christmas Without Lying About Him

Santa's cool, but lies aren't.

Kristen MarieDecember 16, 2015Comment

Christmas in Harlem: Royal Christmas Vibes & Tunes

Christmas music that is sure to warm your soul.

Kristen MarieDecember 16, 2015ChristmasComment

Having a Royal Christmas/Holiday: It's About Love

Exhale Love.

Kristen MarieDecember 16, 2015Comment

Kwanzaa: A Non-Religious Celebration of Royal Roots

Investing in Ourselves on this Black Holiday.

Kristen MarieDecember 9, 2015Comment