The Beautiful Sounds of Afghan Musician Qais Essar & his Tavern of Ruin
Tavern of Ruin is a collection of orphic sentiments formed throughout years of built-up personal documentation. Qais Essar unfurls the human ego and its delicate presence within a vast space while creating a sound that feels almost tangible—but not quite. It’s like cupping sunlight…
Glow Like The Sun // the DIY Turmeric Face Mask
This summer, I want to dive into the magic of self care so that I can radiate with kindness for myself and for those around me. We often get absorbed into the demanding pressures of life and forget to nurture…
44 of the Best Tracks From Your Favorite Movies // The Film Playlist
To me, getting the right song in a film is just as important as getting the right shot. Allow yourself a one of a kind weekend by making this playlist your own soundtrack of the day. Each of these films carry…
10 Profound Films That Just Happen To Be By and/or About Women Of Color
Women of color have repeatedly been used by directors to create a drama/traumatic filled narrative that will do well in the box office. Their main focus being to showcase the otherness and hardships in a colored woman’s life so that…
A Conversation About Afghanistan, Intention and Life With Musician Qais Essar
The first time I heard about Qais Essar was when my cousin in San Francisco gave me a rare, once-in-a-blue-moon phone call. We talked about how we legitimately believe all moms are magical and about the frivolities in our lives when she…
About Ramadan ☪ A Brief Overview
UPDATE: Ramadan 2016 began in the evening of Sunday, June 5 and ends in the evening of Tuesday, July 5. Since Ramadan is tomorrow, I thought it’d be beneficial to make a post about Ramadan and why it’s practiced for one month out of…