There's no reason why Black History Month shouldn't be your favorite time of year. Unless, of course, you've got no choice but to be surrounded by non-Black people who haven't a clue what they're talking about. Existence in non-Black spaces during the period we set aside to celebrate Blackness can be awkward, to say the least.
Akilah Hughes once again delivers a phenomenal take on the stages you go through when all eyes are on you during attempts at Black History Month festivities.
In her latest YouTube video, Akilah Hughes of Akilah Obviously explains Racial Discussion Fatigue Syndrome (or RDFS) and how you can work through it. She asks, “Are you constantly having to explain why certain viewpoints are problematic?” If you’re reading this, I’m sure you can relate.
When you were a kid, sick days were laying around and getting babied. They were a potentially enjoyable (depending on the severity of your illness) respite from your daily routine.
There's more than a slight chance you've seen a natural hair tutorial in your lifetime, and many of them have a few things in common. Vlogger Akilah compiled a handful of natural hair guru quirks and created a hilarious parody.
