Today I am happy. I am not happy because of what I am wearing. I am not happy because of what my hair looks like. I am not happy because of the car I drive. I am not happy because of the house I live in and the block I live on. I am not happy because of the man I entered into a covenant … Continue reading Today I am happy because…
You never know what people are going through. Substance abuse is no easy battle. My friend and high school alumni came on Porch Talk to share her inspiring and breath taking story. I would have never known she was going through what she reveals in the video below. Many people around her had no idea either. It was her worst and best kept secret. Her … Continue reading Fighting For My Life with Alcoholism
Racism is so prevalent in America… that it is American as Baseball. All Social Media Sites operated by Porch Talk: Twitter: Porch Talk https://twitter.com/RacquelShelby Instagram: rockyroadproductionsllc (Porch Talk) https://www.instagram.com/rockyroadproductionsllc/ Tumblr https://rockyroadproductionsllc.tumblr.com Writer blog: https://racquelshelby.blog Continue reading Racism is as American as Baseball
We have a long way to go in this country and a battle accompanies it. Freedom of speech isn’t as free as we think it is, or wish that it would be. All Social Media Sites operated by Porch Talk: Twitter: Porch Talk https://twitter.com/RacquelShelby Instagram: rockyroadproductionsllc (Porch Talk) https://www.instagram.com/rockyroadproductionsllc/ Tumblr https://rockyroadproductionsllc.tumblr.com Writer blog: https://racquelshelby.blog Continue reading Munroe Bergdorf vs. Loreal
The Black woman is one of the last to get married. Many of our homes (the black household) are missing fathers… a male presence that is much needed for balance and productivity for the livelihood of our communities. A large percentage of our men are incarcerated… or held bound to the criminal justice system. It is no secret that the law is harder on the … Continue reading The Criminal Justice System vs. the Black Man
There are so many different types of people on planet Earth….with different experiences… and different interpretations of this world. African Americans are descendants of Africans…who were brought to America. Our Ancestors were stripped of their language…beliefs…. and overall way of life to become slaves. So much of our history is left out of history books and lessons in the school system. When a people do … Continue reading Should the Movie Black Panther be boycotted if 25% of profits do not go toward the black community.
Oprah Winfrey gave a phenomenal speech at the Golden Globes that touched me…relighting my firey passion.. causing my inner flame to burn ever hotter. This inspired me to cover the speech and give my thoughts of which you can watch below. All Social Media Sites operated by Porch Talk: Twitter: Porch Talk https://twitter.com/RacquelShelby Instagram: rockyroadproductionsllc (Porch Talk) https://www.instagram.com/rockyroadproductionsllc/ Tumblr https://rockyroadproductionsllc.tumblr.com Writer blog: https://racquelshelby.blog Continue reading Oprah for President?
Even the strongest of us all have our weak points. Hell… we have our weaknesses. Many people do not want to acknowledge where they fall weak at. I know I hate to cry. What will crying solve? It’s just an emotion that leaves your face wet…your eyes red… and when your done the issue is still as big as an elephant in the room. I … Continue reading Being Human
