Tag Archives: the queens pen

Reminder…

Just in case our young men forgot, here’s a reminder from Auntie Badu… Listen to the words, young men.

Video | Posted on May 16, 2013 by Queen Unique | Tagged badu, black men, blog, erykah, erykah badu, Katrina Shanks, life, message, purpose, queen unique, queens pen, the queens pen, young men | Leave a comment

Lately I’ve Been Reading…

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Queen Unique

Besides my bible, here’s an update on my latest books purchases and a quick rating for each book. In addition to buying books that I desire to add to my own book collection I also am a library lover so … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Education, Entertainment, Inspirational/Motivational, L.O.V.E., Things I Love | Tagged black woman redefined, books, bookworm, i love books, its complicated, lately I've been reading, lifeclass, marianne williamson, mrs. right, now reading, oprah, paul brunson, queen unique, queen's favorite books, queen's pen blog, reading is fundamental, reading is sexy, return to love, sophia a. nelson, the queens pen, think positive magazine, tony gaskins | Leave a comment

FAQ: New Natural Hair Transitioning…

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Queen Unique

As of late going natural is the new trend & I get NUMEROUS questions from my new naturalista sistas about my crown of nearly 6 years. I decided to put ALL the info into one resource so its easier thus, … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty Tips, Black History, For OUR Daughters, Heeeeeeeeeeelp!, Love You Some You, Natural Hair Journey, Race Matters, Teach the babies, Things I Love | Tagged help natural hair, napptural, natural hair, natural hair blogs, natural hair tips, natural hair transitioning, queen unique, the queens pen | 1 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

Top 10 “Tangible” Items I Don’t Wanna Be Without…

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Queen Unique

Everyone has certain things they just don’t want to live without and I am DEFINITELY one of those people! Hit the jump to find out what my TOP TEN “tangible” items I never, ever want to be without…

Posted in I'm just sayin..., Random isht, Things I Love, Uncategorized | Tagged Couldn't think of anything else dammit, I can but don't want to live without, queen unique, queen uniques blog, queen's pen blog, the queens pen | Leave a comment

Link-Up: Afeni Shakur-Davis’ Statement On The Occupy Movement

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Queen Unique

One of my favorite revolutionary sistas/walking testament and YOUR favorite hip hop mother, Afeni Shakur-Davis recently released a statement via the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation Facebook page on the Occupy Movement that’s definitely worth the read… “The Occupy Wall … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Black History, Education, For OUR Daughters, For OUR Sons, Race Matters, Teach the babies, Things I Love | Tagged afeni shakur, afeni shakur occupy, afeni shakur statement, queen unique, the queens pen, tupac amaru shakur foundation, tupac shakur mother | Leave a comment

Flashback Track: “Ya Strugglin’” by KRS-One | 1990

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Queen Unique

Listen!!

Posted in Black History, Education, Entertainment, For OUR Daughters, For OUR Sons, Love You Some You, Love Your Skin, Music, Natural Hair Journey, Race Matters, Teach the babies, Things I Love | Tagged I Love My Hair, krs-one, natural hair, natural hair songs, the queens pen | Leave a comment

Enter Your Essay for the “Where Did Our Love Go” Anthology!

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Queen Unique

Here is your opportunity to submit an essay to be included in an anthology with potential to be featured alongside a cable network series. There are 16 days left to submit your 1200 – 2500 word essay for consideration to … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Books, For OUR Daughters, For OUR Sons, L.O.V.E., Things I Love | Tagged black relationships, Gil Robertson, IV, relationship anthology, the queens pen, where did our love go | Leave a comment

White House… Black Page

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Queen Unique

This past Monday, the White House announced the unveiling of a page dedicated to the African-American community on the WhiteHouse.gov website strictly to highlight President Barack Obama’s efforts agenda in the black community. The heading of this necessary webpage includes this quote from our … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Black History, Education, My President is Black, Race Matters, Things I Love | Tagged obama african american community, president obama, queen unique, the queens pen, white house black page | Leave a comment

My Top 5 Reasons Why Your Children Should Volunteer…

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Queen Unique

According to Peter Levine, the director of Tufts University Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning, children who volunteer are more successful in school and more likely to graduate from high school and college. Now, I’m no professional like … Continue reading →