Storytelling. Sisterhood. Shared Experiences.
I started The Sassy Rant in 2014 as a way to express myself authentically through writing. It was never my intention to have to the platform become anything more than a space to document my thoughts and experiences for me to look back on down …
Sometimes you have to stop overthinking it and just do it. For a few weeks now, I’ve been wanting to really buckle down and get my thoughts out. But for some reason, every time I sit at my computer, there’s always a distraction. Finally though, I’m …
Finding out your friend has tested positive for C-vid feels like you just swallowed a bag of marbles. There is an unmovable knot between your throat and chest that water will not push down. An indescribable fear fills you up as you try hard not …
I’m not sure about you, but I’m at the age where folks start giving you the side-eye when they find out that you’re single and childless. I mean, I get it. 30 is in the horizon and 27… well, 27 is right at the nose. …
I took my time writing about George. Not because I didn’t have thoughts worth sharing, but because George was different. George was family to a very good friend of mine and I didn’t want my profile adding to the stream of images and hashtags already …
My Great Nana passed away last week and I’ve been hesitant to post about it. Nan was older, had more than her share of health issues and a body that’s endured more physical and emotional trauma than some know. It feels disingenuous accepting condolences for …
I didn’t realize how much time had gone by since I last checked in with you guys. November 6th, a Wednesday. I had felt myself slowly drifting back into that familiar darkness for weeks but decided I’d stay in the light, smile, engage, and make …
We postponed gift exchange in my family this year and honestly, it feels kind of good. For the first time in forever, there was no pressure to find the right gift. No stress of making it to the store or having things shipped in time. …
I bought my first Jay-Z cd during my freshman year of college. Late bloomer, I know. Thinking back, I can still remember the rush of excitement I felt as “The Ruler’s Back” blared through the speakers in my Dad’s Chevy Equinox. Like most people, …
I wrote this a couple of hours before my 27th birthday. Just in case my mood found a way to spill over into today, I wanted to have this handy. On days where I really struggle. When stress has made a mess of my face. …
Expectations – I require a lot because I supply a lot. Early on, thanks to Hov, I adopted the mantra “Never ask for anything I don’t demand of myself,” and I live by that. But even in giving your best efforts, no one is required …
I decided to stick around after work last week to get some writing done. There’s so much I want to share with you all but I just haven’t been disciplined enough to really sit down and it get done. That’s an excuse, I know. But …
For nearly two weeks, the world has been in a state of shock and disbelief. That first night, I stayed up until after 3am reading every post on my timeline. It was too much to deal with so for the first time in a longtime, …
The only thing that makes sense right now is signing off. This tragedy shook me to my core for so many reasons and I need time to process. As do you. Take some time offline and revisit the blueprint Nipsey outlined for us. Find a …
I felt this one deep in the pit of my soul and it hurts real bad, y’all. Nip represented so much not just as an artist, but as a man. He was elevating and inspiring so many of our people and it hurts beyond words …
Today we visited the @NJCRI for National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day / International Women’s Day. We and several other women shared stories of self-care + wellness, abuse, addiction, and the importance of safe sex practices. We ask that you take a moment to …
Most times, I keep my thoughts on sensitive matters such as this one offline. Not because I’m not affected by it, but because greater issues lie ahead that I haven’t always been willing to address. Racism + homophobia are two very prevalent issues in our …
I sat down last night to take notes while the house was quiet enough to pause and reflect. For the past few months, I’ve been growing though a few phases and changes. Some mental and spiritual, others physical and emotional. I know it’s been some …
Coming up under the shield of my elders, I would have never imaged that the world would be filled with so much hatred. Not even Hollywood’s most goriest of films could have prepared me for the horrific scenes of men and women murdered in cold blood that I’ve witnessed in real …
On October 6th, we hosted our 2nd Annual Cocktail Conversations panel and celebrated The Sassy Rant’s 4 year anniversary! I’m pleased to share that to my affirmation on August 14th, Cocktail Conversations was a sold out event! While preparing for this event, I paid special …
It’s the start of my favorite month, my favorite season, and somehow I’m typing this at what seems to be my favorite time of day. I started working on this post early this morning, but of course, work and other commitments stood in the way. …
Often, I credit my work with The Sassy Rant, both blog and brand, to being something just for myself. And to some extent, that’s still a very accurate narrative. When you aren’t motivated by the majority, you have this sort of autonomy to produce authentic …
Today is Mirah’s 26th birthday. If she were still here, I know she’d be hyped for the day and the night’s festivities. I’d call her at 11:59 p.m. to be one of the first to wish her a happy birthday and would text her “7/23 …
For the most part, we have a working knowledge of the role we play in people’s lives, especially those we call our friends. We could be the one they call when they’re having money problems, or the one that comes to the rescue in a …
A few weeks ago I did storytime with Londiee on my Instagram and went on a rant about my pet peeve of the day. At the time, it happened to be about a situation that had taken place a couple months prior and had recently …
Often I’m told that I seem closed off. Like there’s something I’m holding back, especially in many of my blog posts. I try my hardest to be transparent but still maintain a level of privacy because face it, my readers don’t need to know every …
A lot of times, I wish I had more to say. More experiences to share, more advice to give. But the truth is, I sometimes feel like I’m running out of content. You know that moment when you’re on a plane and the stewardess is …
Its 2:13pm as I write this from my window seat in Casablanca. The cool air kisses the top of my head from the fans above. It sends a chill through my body as Sza’s “20 Something” whispers in my ear. I sit here feeling full …
The other night I asked a handful of guys when was the last time a woman had asked or taken them on a date. And I mean a real date, not a “Hey babe, let’s go to Applebee’s for a 2 for $20, your treat.” …
Can we just raise a glass and toast to the success that became of Cocktail Conversations? The food and drinks were great, but the conversation was indeed the icing on the cake! Though this event took a lot of planning and preparation, the turnout by …
Today I am officially one month away from my 25th birthday. All year, I’ve been ranting and raving about turning TwentyFINE and it wasn’t until yesterday that I began to realize the magnitude of just what turning 25 actually meant. Aside from this being my last …
Remember how I’ve been telling you all that I would be planning an event for The Sassy Rant? Well, that time has come! I am pleased to announce that I’ll be hosting Cocktail Conversations: A panel discussing the importance of sisterhood amongst women of color …
My friends know I love them like they’re family. In all honesty, some of them are more family to me than my own blood relatives. Before I get into this rant, don’t take it personal. Please spare me the text messages saying things like “I …
We’ve all experienced a time where we have been unexpectedly put into the friendzone. Don’t try to act like you’ve never been mid-conversation with your crush and he tells you how much of a sister you are to him. Or when you’re out with a …
Yo Class of 2017, I’m happy for you, but Yolanda Danae’ had one of the best graduation ceremonies of all time! Well, maybe the ceremony wasn’t all that, but I definitely was! Graduating with my Masters has absolutely granted me bragging rights and I’m not …
As some of you may already know by now, I took a solo trip to Atlanta a few weeks ago. One of the things I promised myself I’d do was take a pole dancing class at the infamous Vertical Joe’s. Yes, this anti-social introvert jumped …
Finally, you’ve mustered up enough strength to do it. Not only did you unfriend and block him on Instagram and Facebook, but you even deleted his contact, message thread and even those locked screenshots you dropped in the group chat. It’s been a good while …
Yeah I said it, women bait men too. Ladies, don’t pretend like you don’t know what I’m talking about. Have you ever been scrolling on the gram and come across a guy you know only on Instagram because you followed one another from Twitter and …
In a recent conversation with an acquaintance, I was told that I’d always be single because I require too much. I was informed that because of my “high maintenance attitude” I would never find the perfect man, since that’s what it seems I’m in search of. …
So you survived another date-less Valentine’s Day! Restaurants were jam packed Tuesday night, 50 Shades Darker was sold out, and I’m sure just about every gas station and highway salesman were completely out of red roses. And while some of us may be single, at …
Once upon a time, talking about what went on behind closed doors with your partner was a no-no. Well, the ladies of The Confessional have broken down that wall and are spilling ALL the tea imaginable! From your most intimate and personal questions, to your …
Someone once told me that the biggest lie we tell is when people ask how we’re doing. Whether we are keeping our heads above water or being pulled under, more times than not, we’ll respond with “I’m fine.” Today’s rant is one I’ve been a …
When a woman is vocal about what she wants for her life, she’s said to be bossy, controlling, and some will even say she’s demanding. But why is it that when she expresses her desire to have a romantic relationship, she’s looked at as “thirsty” or “desperate”? …
From my observation, there was an increased use of the word “loyalty” starting back in 2009. I was in high school and a lot of my classmates and fellow street team members were tattooing the word on their bodies, posting it all over their Myspace …
As you all know, this past weekend I visited Somerville, Massachusetts to speak on panel hosted by a dear friend and Founder of QueensKnow, Keisha Jean-Louis. Early Saturday morning, I packed up the car and hit the road for the nearly four hour drive. Hopefully …
Many of you have been reminding me that I made a promise to be more current with the website and Instagram page and that I have failed to do so. Hopefully, you’ll find it in your hearts to forgive me as I have been extremely …
It’s an amazing thing to watch someone live in their passion. In a way, it’s actually inspiring and often gives us the extra push we need to step away from our fear and follow our dreams. This burst of motivation puts you on an extreme …
What’s more attractive than a handsome man with a beard? Well, a man with a healthy one. Apparently, it’s levels to this ish when it comes to sporting a beard. I’m sure you all know of at least one man whose crumb catcher could …
Ladies, when you hear the word “forever” what’s some things that come to mind? Personally, what instantly flashes in my head is marriage because that’s something that’s supposed to be forever, right? Fellas tell me this, how soon is too soon to be considering forever …
For those of you who know me personally, it’s understood why I say this has been a bit of a difficult year. In early February, I lost of one of my closest friends, my sister, Amirah. Her death was sudden and still very much unbelievable. …
I didn’t want this to be another rant about relationships but what the heck. Make sure y’all tune in to KrownNFR tonight from 6-8pm to hear me dig deeper into this post with novelist Bryant A. Buntin, author of Dear Women I Haven’t Slept With. …
About a week ago, an old friend reached out to me to inquire about how I had been doing as of late. After a few days of small talk, the conversation transitioned to us now discussing details of our last time speaking, reminiscing on the …
As per our usual conversations about the opposite sex, my longtime friend Nicole and I vented to one another about our current issues with the dating scene we’ve both become all too familiar with. Fellas, stick around, I promise there won’t be any male-bashing… this …
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Four years and three projects later I’m here with hip hop lyricist King Braize once again for another amazing project. Similar to our last interview, Braize opens up exclusively to #TheSassyRant about some pretty personal topics. Without further or due, I present The Krowning of …
In an exclusive interview with Newark native, Brazy Boy, also known as “King Brazy,” I’ve come to learn some of what makes up the King himself. From the defenseless child watching his mother being attacked to the rap artist taking over his city today, Brazy …
As many of you may know, yesterday hip hop lyricist and Newark native King Braize released one of the most anticipated projects of the year, “In The Land of Korruption 2.” The mixtape is a continuation of Braize’s third solo project, “In The Land of Korruption” which …
The other day I was sharing ideas with a friend about possible topics for upcoming rants when he insinuated that my rants are always serious. Okay, he didn’t just hint towards it, he said flat out, “they don’t have to be so serious.” The young …
I’m not okay. As much as I try to pretend like I am, I’m not. None of us are. You were such a beautiful, loving, and selfless young woman, and it hurts beyond what words can describe that you’re gone. Believe me Favee, your absence …
Recently, one of my followers on Twitter asked “Do long distance relationships work?” Well, anything has the potential to work, I’d like to believe, if those involved are willing to make it happen. Before committing yourself to the idea though, here are some things to …
Recently, one of my followers on Twitter asked “Do long distance relationships work?” Well, anything has the potential to work, I’d like to believe, if those involved are willing to make it happen. Before committing yourself to the idea though, here are some things to …
Believe them the first time. One of the hardest lessons you’ll ever learn in life is that not everyone you’re holding on to is supposed to be a part of your long term journey. No matter how much time and energy you invest in to …
