Jiquanda

11/02/2025

February is Black History Month, and to honor the occasion, researchers at TruckInfo.net analyzed data from the Census Bureau to better understand the positive impact of Black entrepreneurs. Despite Gains in Recent Years, Black Entrepreneurs Are Still Underrepresented Although Black Americans repres...

01/02/2025

No matter what, I’m still celebrating Black History Month!!!!!

26/01/2025

It’s a !!! Not to be confused with a Tampon!!!!

05/01/2025

Day two and I literally had to knock the dust off the treadmill. Don’t judge me and I won’t judge you.

04/01/2025

And so it begins. I am still hiking, climbing, summiting, whatever you want to call it, Mt. Kilimanjaro!!!! Today was the official day of “training.” Meaning I got off my butt and headed outside for a walk. I survived!!!!

18/11/2024

As a daughter, I’ve had the talk. As a mother, I’ve given the talk. This commercial had me in tears.

11/10/2024

Since folks celebrate everything else. Let’s celebrate Black Girl Day Off today!!!! Ijs.

“ Black Girl Day Off is a day dedicated to encouraging Black women to take a mental day off to focus on their emotional well-being. To sit with themselves and rest because…we deserve it! Now when the day became a holiday, we aren’t too sure, but this is well overdue!

Here’s what we know, according to NationalToday.com, Black Girl Day Off is observed every October 11 annually in the United States. This day is dedicated to encouraging Black women to take a mental day off to focus on their emotional well-being. Black women assign a high risk of heart disease, breast cancer, and other chronic illnesses. This day was developed to encourage Black people to get involved in their health. To overcome mental health disorders and incorrect diagnoses, it is critical to have skilled and compassionate mental health providers.”

Today is Black Girl Day Off, a day dedicated to promoting health involvement in black communities to close the gap in health inequalities.

14/09/2024

It looks like I’m team solo. But this is the first camping trip that I helped organize. There are about 12 Black women out here with me and most of them have never camped before. In 2021 I was exactly where they are, a newbie. I hope they began to love being out here as much as I do.

02/09/2024

Nine months of training for one of the most challenging journeys of my life but I’m going to do it. I will hike Mt. Kilimanjaro.

22/08/2024

A train ride to Venice today!!! I’m one tired soul. The food was amazing!!!

21/08/2024

I’m out here y’all!!! Three delayed flights, language barriers, took the wrong bus, changed hotel rooms but all is good!!! I made it!!!

15/08/2024

I was just invited to climb (hike) Mt. Kilimanjaro June 2025. Hmmmm???? Am I up for it? Can 10 months of training prepare me for a 8-day mountain hike at 19,341ft above sea level? Sighs… Let me think about it.

14/07/2024

I have so much to say about a recent . I got to know me a little better. I went in with no expectations except to get some much-needed rest. I will post pics and videos soon. Getaway https://fbuy.io/getaway/jiquandajohnson

30/06/2024

Y’all know how I talk about needing some me time but I never really take it because I feel guilty about needing to get away from the world??? Well, I did a thing. After beating myself up for more than a month, I finally booked a little peace and quiet. Now let’s make sure I work on really not working. It’s a process. Huge thank yous to my crew of get that selfcare sis. Corinthian Carouthers II and Amber Hasan

29/06/2024

A recent roadtrip from Michigan to Oklahoma with my mom and auntie, left me with a lot to mentally unpack about my journey as a journalist. There is so much work to do. We have to reclaim our narrative!!!

20/06/2024

This was the best bagel I’ve ever had!!! If you happen to be in Tulsa check them out and make sure to schedule a tour. Black Wall Street Liquid Lounge

29/05/2024

Starter locs will have you feeling like you left the salon with an old school roller set. I do not feel cute!!! But this was day one. Walked in with a two strand twist nest, got washed and ready and left out looking insanely neat. I always prefer my nest over neat but I’ve been told to trust the process.

24/05/2024

Confession: I don’t feel comfortable wearing my Teva sandals around my Black nonoutdoorsy friends. This summer, I’m going to do it. Y’all better not talk about me!!!