Hello everyone, my name is Deandra aka The Black Princess Diaries and I have been living a horrible lie. Ok, so maybe it's not THAT serious. Actually, what I'm about to confess is quite common but due to embarrassment and being disappointed in myself, I've hidden this from most of my friends and family members. So what's the lie I'm living? I know that I've shared that I've graduated, that part is true, but sadly I don't have my degree. I have ... Read the Post...
My Trip To Florida
Last year I took a trip to Orlando, Florida. I wish I could've gone this year, but sadly that didn't happen, so instead I'm going to reminisce on the fun I had last year. The trip was with two of my best friends and my friends dad. We stayed at the Westgate Blue Tree resort. Sadly I don't have many pictures for you guys, but it was a nice resort. They had a nice pool which we used and did some night swimming (pictured below). Another thing we ... Read the Post...
Why You Shouldn’t Use The Term “Oreo”
O·re·o /ôrēˌō/ : an African-American who is seen, especially by other blacks, as wishing to be part of the white establishment (google definition). Urban Dictionary definition: A stereotype created by blacks to be used for other blacks who are "black on the outside, white on the inside". Black being their skin color, and white meaning to display characteristics of a "white" person, therefore "betraying their black roots". Being a black kid ... Read the Post...
How To Get Through Group Projects
If you've ever been in school, then you know all about one of the most dreading parts of it. Group Projects. I understand the whole concept teachers/professors try to convey with having group projects, but it doesn't exactly always work out. Sometimes instead of learning team building, the only thing you learn is how many Tylenol you're allowed to take in a day. It's inevitable that you can't escape group projects so what else is left to do? You ... Read the Post...
Poem #7: #SayTheirName
Nia- White supremacist wishing she and others like her didn’t exist. Trayvon- Wanted nothing but skittles and tea but instead his life he had to plea. Eric- Police didn’t take selling cigarettes for a joke so they decided he should choke. Sandra-Stopped while going about her day, then killed in jail to be kept out of the way. Alton- Just trying to sell CD’s just for the police to unnecessarily push him to his knees. Philando-Killed in front ... Read the Post...
The Truth About College
It's August so you know what that means. Summer days by the pool are being put down and being replaced by books and essays. That's right, school is in session. This means everyone is moving on up. Sixth graders are now in middle school, eight graders are now in high school, and twelfth graders are entering the adult world. For some, this means going off to college. If you have no idea what to expect, that's why I'm here. Just to give a little ... Read the Post...
