If someone tried to make you feel uncomfortable in your own skin, would you stand silent or stand up? Dear Token Black Girl, Don’t apologize. Don’t feel guilty. Regret nothing. This letter is not for them, it is for you. This letter is not meant to shame you, it is meant to inspire her. You didn’t know what it meant […]
“Living Single” – Part 1
Have you ever thought you were ready to accomplish something big, but in reality you weren’t really ready at all? “Where my man at?!” That’s something I would constantly say every time I got dressed up and looked really good in a photo. Every time I cooked a meal so good I felt I shouldn’t be eating it alone. Every […]
Introducing “Off the Record — A Lifestyle Blog”
Have you ever felt unsure of starting something but yet passionate about it at the same time? Hey there! It’s your favorite public defender! My name is Imani J. Carter, a.k.a. Moni Jay, a.k.a. Lawyer Lady. I live and work in Athens, Georgia, but I am from the north – Pennsylvania. No not, Philadelphia, because Philly is not a state. […]