Category Archives: Girl Power

Officially My 2013 Song of the Year: “Girl on Fire”

Claim it! This is officially my 2013 song of the year! Album review coming soon…

Video | Posted on December 5, 2012 by Queen Unique | Tagged 2013, alicia keys, alicia keys girl on fire, girl on fire, new year, queen unique, song of the year, theme song | Leave a comment

Nominate a Maker: Women Who Make Southwest Florida

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Queen Unique

Do you know of a dynamic, trailblazing woman who is making a mark on our region in the arts, business, education and politics? Or an exceptional woman who is affecting change through her activism in environmental or social justice issues? … Continue reading →

Posted in 239 Winner's Circle, Advocacy, For OUR Daughters, Girl Power, Inspirational/Motivational, Link-Ups, Things I Love | Tagged MAKERS: Women Who Make Southwest Florida, pbs makers, queen unique, queen's pen blog, southwest florida community foundation, the queens pen, wgcu, women's fund southwest florida | 2 Comments

Love Me So Naturally by Alicia James

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Queen Unique

Naturalistas, get into this.. like, ALL THE WAY into this…

Posted in Advocating for Kids, Beauty Tips, Black History, earCandy, Entertainment, For OUR Daughters, Girl Power, Inspirational/Motivational, Love You Some You, Love Your Skin, Natural Hair Journey, Race Matters, Teach the babies, Things I Love | Tagged Alicia James, love me so naturally, love me so naturally alicia james, natural hair, natural hair music | Leave a comment

Queen Latifah Did It Again: “The Queen Collection”

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Queen Unique

Now, how could I call myself “Queen Unique” and NOT pay homage to my favorite Queen of all time Dana Elaine Owens bka “LATIFAH”! Queen Latifah is building even MORE upon her empire and reminding the “newbies” of who was … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty Tips, For OUR Daughters, Girl Power, Inspirational/Motivational, Love Your Skin, Things I Love | Tagged pay homage, queen collection clothing, queen latifah, queen latifah clothing line, queen latifah on HSN, the queen collection | Leave a comment

“Strong Enough to Bear the Children then Get Back to Bi’ness!”

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Queen Unique

Yes its true, she is superwoman. Yes she is. Only one week after giving birth to her sixth child, L. Boogie is BACK on the Coliseum stage at the L.A. Rising Festival this past weekend … in heels might I add. … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Parenting, Entertainment, Girl Power, Health/Fitness, I'm just sayin..., Music | Tagged Coliseum, la rising, lauryn hill, Lauryn Hill gives birth, lauryn hill la rising, lauryn hill one week later, lauryn hill performing, lauryn hill sixth child | Leave a comment

Dear @MissRavenSymone, Q: The Natural Look? A: YESSSSSS!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Queen Unique

You better serve that natural look, Raven!!! DO IT! DO IT! I love it! Everyone’s favorite Cosby kid, Raven Symone recently covered Rolling Out Magazine (story by A.R. Shaw & photos by Mark Sacro for Steed Media) and these three … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocating for Kids, Black History, For OUR Daughters, Girl Power, Inspirational/Motivational, L.O.V.E., Love You Some You, Natural Hair Journey, Teach the babies, Things I Love | Tagged celebrities with natural hair, raven symone, raven symone natural hair, raven symone new show, raven symone rolling out magazine, rolling out magazine, the great state of georgia | 2 Comments

I Work My 9-5… BETTA CUT MY CHECK!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Queen Unique

Love, love, love this part of the show. Hands down. My favorite. Shout outs to NuKirk for the custom GIF. You’ve made my day. YES. LAWD. Sista say dat!

Posted in Entertainment, Girl Power, Music, Things I Love | Tagged beyonce, beyonce billboard awards, beyonce gif, billboard awards | Leave a comment

Dear Ms. Scott…

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Queen Unique

Thank you. You read me, sista. #ThatIsAll Your lyrics read my life and my heart. Even when I can’t. Case in point:

Posted in Black History, Entertainment, For OUR Daughters, Girl Power, Inspirational/Motivational, Love You Some You, Music, Things I Love | Tagged dear ms..., i keep, i keep jill scott, jill scott, Miss Jill Scott | Leave a comment

The New Craze in My Household… “Move Your Body”

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Queen Unique

When I say my kids and I have LITERALLY been doing this routine EVERY night, it is an UNDERstatement! Move Your Body is a TON of fun for the family and even my dog goes NUTS running around when we … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Advocating for Kids, All Things Parenting, Black History, Entertainment, For OUR Daughters, Girl Power, Health/Fitness, Link-Ups, My President is Black, Teach the babies, Things I Love | Tagged beyonce move your body, let's move!, lets move campaign, michelle obama, michelle obama let's move, obama healthy eating | Leave a comment

239WCLLC Poll: What would inspire you to volunteer more often?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Queen Unique

Hey ((W))inners!! The 239 Winner’s Circle wants to inspire more people of ALL ages to volunteer in the community more often and we want to do what we can to make your experience better! Please vote in our anonymous poll … Continue reading →