Tag: freedom

• Yosemite National Park| Our Weekend getaway

  

  On February 22 we decided to take our Chevy Cruze on a long and anticipated journey off to Yosemite National Park. Usually, on weekends, we stay home, particularly since we both work Monday through Friday and are away from home for nearly 12 hours. The only two days of peace usually is surrounded by sleep,…

  Melissa Philippe

  March 3, 2020

  HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE, HOLISTIC WELLNESS & SPIRITUALITY

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• Marcus Bookstore| Shop Black in Oakland, CA

  

  If you’ve ever wondered what the oldest Black bookstore like me as well, you’re in luck. Let’s start off with the fact I didn’t know this even existed – for Brown people to have cultivated a business, especially in 1960 was nearly impossible and not an easy track. But to be the oldest is beyond…

  Melissa Philippe

  February 17, 2020

  HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE

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