By Basia Alicia Powell The blogs have been hinting for some time about trouble in paradise for powerhouse couple Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez. Yesterday, we found out that they split. Personally, I am not surprised by the official announcement of their split, that came several weeks after it was reported that “Alex” was misbehaving,... Continue Reading →
It’s The Little Things In Life That Counts
By Basia Alicia Powell What have you missed doing during this past year? I am sure you have a long list, right? My list consists of simple things I took for granted. Like many people, I miss traveling to see my family and close friends. However, more than anything I missed doing my nails. @basiapowell... Continue Reading →
Buckingham Palace We Are Waiting!
By Basia Alicia Powell I never thought for a minute that I would be waiting on Buckingham Palace to issue a statement to "deny allegations of racism". How ironical? That is like asking me to deny that I did not give birth to my children. If the late great poet laureate, Dr Louise Bennett- Coverley... Continue Reading →
11 Years Cancer Free And Happy
By Basia Alicia Powell Hey Guys, Today marks 11 years of being cancer free. My life has been interesting. I can say for sure, I am blessed. 11 years ago, breast cancer did not take my life, it taught me how to live. My diagnosis was a blessing packaged in a lot of pain. Life... Continue Reading →
The Complications Of Being A Black Woman
By Basia Alicia Powell I am a black woman. I have always embraced my color and race. The word black was never too strong or offensive to describe myself. I never tried to dilute my blackness by trying to disguise myself as mixed. (As I am not only of African decent.) I am also married... Continue Reading →