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The Hidden Gem Private Tattoo Studio

Antonio Grajales the sole owner and operator of The Hidden Gem Private Tattoo Studio in Worcester, Massachusetts. He specializes in black and grey work and bookings are Appointment Only. I have one solo tattoo, located right below the base of the back of my neck, of a bulls head. Ndegwa

Black Boy Joy Fashion My Life Sewing

YOSOY. I Am What I Am

Trying to make it through this balmy winter weather without experiencing frost-bitten appendages? I have the scarves to keep you warm and stylishly swagged out. YOSOY clothing is brought to us by a group of very talented designers, stylists and artists that produce high-quality, hand-made clothing and accessories. Their eclectic brand

Fashion My Life

Are you INfashuated?

So I am Kenyan and love to read about all things Kenyan but when I came upon this blog post by one of my favorite blogs in the whole wide world INfashuated.com, I could’ve passed out from pure excitement. Kenya’s reputation has revolved around violence, with the most recent example

Black History Month My Life

Black Lives Matter: HerStory

Black Lives Matter is a movement that was created by three beautiful and courageous black women; Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi. They created it as a call to action to Black people after the trial of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin where his killer, George Zimmerman, was held not guilty

Music My Life

Jidenna at TD Garden

I had the pleasure of being invited to see Jidenna perform at the TD Garden in Boston last October. The show was amazing and I recommend grabbing a ticket if he comes to your city. Have fun, Wangui.

My Life

Call Your Representatives today!

Thousands of innocent children have been taken from their parents in the United States of America. You probably seen images of children, babies, held in cages. The President has now reversed the order he placed himself. He has taken executive action to end his cruel policy. But it’s important to

My Life Sewing

It’s a #Pattern Haul! My First Indie Pattern Haul

Waiting on a friend for a lunch date Saturday morning I wandered into the Gather Here sewing shop located in the heart of Inman Square in Cambridge, MA. It’s a wonderful sewing store where they sell all your sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery and crafting needs. They also have weekly classes