By Basia Alicia Powell As much as I hate to admit, it has been extremely difficult to maintain my positive outlook during these unprecedented times. When I reflect on the many obstacles I overcame in my life, the first thing that comes to mind was my attitude of gratitude. @basiapowell I use gratitude as the... Continue Reading →
What’s Wrong With My Blackness?
By Basia Alicia Powell What's wrong with my blackness might you ask? Hmmm...my answer is nothing. So if the answer is nothing; why do I have to constantly face the burden of you stereotyping and patronizing me because you feel that I feel bad about myself. http://www.instagram.com/basiapowell For as long as I have known myself... Continue Reading →
A Trini Carnival Tabanca
http://www.instagram.com/basiapowell Dear Basia My name is Tanya, I have been having a really difficult week, for some reason. In fact, it has been a difficult year, but I have been managing. I got up on Monday feeling really down. No matter how I tried, "I just can't shake this feeling..ah jumping up and down on... Continue Reading →
7 Qualities A Woman Wants In Her Man
By Basia Alicia Powell It is not as hard as you think to make a woman happy. There are some keys things that every woman wants from her man, to make their relationship work. Most women may agree to this list, but not necessarily in the same order. Here are 7 qualities a man must... Continue Reading →
Farewell To The Gradame
By Basia Alicia Powell Farewell To The Gradame Rest In Paradise Queen. You were everything and more. Pure class, grace, light and wisdom. No one slayed a red carpet like you at 96 years old like you did. Thanks for sharing your gift with the world and for inspiring women of color in particular, to... Continue Reading →
What Can I Say?
By Basia Alicia Powell What Can I Say?The photo on the left is me at 36 years, right after I was diagnosed with breast cancer.(I wore my hair like that a few times prior, so the style did not freak me out) On the right is me at 40😎 Ooops I mean 48😜 living my... Continue Reading →