Hello! Recently, I've been engaging with many documentaries and books that involve Black history and culture, and I feel that it's imperative that I use this platform that I have to share the things I've watched or read that have changed my worldview. I would like to also emphasize the fact that it doesn't need to be Black History Month for you to educate yourself and others on or appreciate Black history/culture. Please look up trigger warnings if you do decide to read or watch anything on this list! It's good to educate yourself, and educating yourself on history is usually uncomfortable, but take care of yourself. Self care is an act of resistance! Without further ado, here is my read/watchlist recommendations for Black History Month 2026, with little to no context. (None of this is sponsored by the way). Books to Read 1. "N*groes with Guns" by Robert F. Williams This book will radicalize you so much. 2. "Recitatif" by Toni Morrison Th...
This month, I took a 1 week trip to Monterrey, Mexico to visit family and explore the town. It was extremely hot and I ate so many tacos and burritos that I got tired of them, and if you know me in real life, you know that that's practically impossible. This post will mainly be pictures because 1. my mom and I took many pictures and 2. I have a terrible memory, especially when it comes to trips. I first need to talk about my aunt's ancient dog, Nacho. Technically, he isn't ancient, but he is. He's 15 in human years, which means he's 76 in dog years, according to this calculator. The first thing we did after taking a full day of rest (which consisted of 2 long naps for me) was go to the Tres Museos . We only got to go to 2 of the 3 museums, which kinda sucks, but we still had an amazing time. I love this top so much I'd wear it to the grocery store. These 2 pictures are of clothes from the colonial era of Mexico (I think)....