PinnedKelly V. PorterThat Time I Met Gwendolyn BrooksYears later, I ponder the reasons I’d never learned about her in school.Feb 20, 202033Feb 20, 202033
Kelly V. PorterHow One Brand Started A Beauty RevolutionFrom makeup to bandages, women of color finally have more choices than ever.May 18May 18
Kelly V. PorterLessons From The Young Woman Who Became My MotherHow old photos of my mom gave me a new perspective on motherhoodMay 11May 11
Kelly V. PorterProm Rewind: Untold Stories of Class, Glamour, and Broken TraditionsIt’s that time of year again.May 7May 7
Kelly V. PorterThe Soulful Voice That Paved The WayDionne Warwick’s enduring influence continues to shineMay 2May 2
Kelly V. PorterThe Women Who Went Beyond The ‘Friendly Skies’How Airline Stewardesses Fought for Equality in the Jet AgeApr 29Apr 29
Kelly V. PorterIs It Time To Rename DC’s Reagan National Airport?Because I Have Three Really Great SuggestionsApr 24Apr 24
Kelly V. PorterThe Real (Military) Housewives Of AmericaNo drama here, though. These women weren’t messy and they didn’t throw shade.Apr 22Apr 22
Kelly V. PorterI Think My Dad Had a Crush on Lenny Kravitz’s MomLately, it seems you can’t look anywhere without seeing him. That sexy-as-hell Lenny Kravitz. With his recent induction into the Hollywood…Apr 15Apr 15
Kelly V. PorterinRock n’ HeavyCountry Music Has Always Been A Part of the Black ExperienceI’m jumping right into the latest country music discussion. While I wouldn’t consider myself a member of the BeyHive, I respect Beyoncé as…Apr 141Apr 141