The Ratchet Christian.

With Believer and Vlogger, Asmaou Former Frederick and 40 resident, Asmaou Kay has begun her vlog series: The Ratchet Christian. The Ratchet Christian vlogs are beauty tutorials for the soul. Millions of people go on YouTube every day to watch makeup and hair tutorials to ensure that they look beautiful on the outside, but…

ByOUT40September 7, 20170Comments

Day in the life

From Kitchen to Table: Chef Penn Harris of Jerk Only

Bringing the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean to Frederick, Maryland, Larry Harris, known as Chef Penn Harris, the culinary mastermind behind Jerk Only, is making waves with his mouthwatering creations. While Jerk Only currently operates as a home-based food venture, Chef Penn Harris dreams of expanding his culinary empire to include a food truck or restaurant in the near future.

ByOUT40April 19, 20170Comments

Day in the life

Black People Don’t Do Yoga?

Do Black folk do yoga? Leader of the #DopeYogis, Danica Warden, has been a Frederick yoga instructor for years. She has been the sole local black yoga guru in the city and is encouraging others like her to join her.

ByOUT40February 24, 20170Comments

Freestyle

Marriage In Our 20’s

Marriage: a word that is becoming more and more taboo in today’s society and raising more debates than causal discussions. Although there may be a vast majority who may opt out on the thought of spending the rest of their lives with one person, there are still some who strongly consider such a commitment as an aspiration…

ByOUT40February 4, 20170Comments

Freestyle

You Know You’re From 40 When…

You know you're from 40 when...

ByOUT40February 4, 20170Comments

Freestyle

Storytellers Anonymous: A Story About Addiction

What a dangerous thing it is to be a functioning addict. I was strung out on cocaine at the age of 17. I am a third generation addict.

ByOUT40August 24, 20150Comments

Day in the life

Who is Chris Cubs?

Chris Cubs, The Trinidadian-American, artist-meets-businessman, side walk poet. We ask if he lives a normal life outside of traveling with a typewriter from city to city. His response: “Oh no, no. I get paid to do poetry.” The first poem he ever wrote was Do You Like Poetry? He started writing in 8th grade but donned the alias two…

ByOUT40June 25, 20150Comments

Freestyle

For the 20somethings…

For the 20somethings who think this can’t be life.

ByOUT40January 21, 20150Comments

Day in the life

Storytellers’ Anonymous: Finding Myself

My story is one of elusion. But I never forget my experiences; I choose not to awaken them. My behavior may be a direct result of such escapism. But tales always tell the people who are hurting the most often are the people concealing the pain. Here is mine. I came to America when my…

ByOUT40January 1, 20150Comments

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Storytellers Anonymous: Privately Speaking

No one can save you from your story line. It was crafted to be told only by you, a personal journey for your soul to endure. Here's my story.

ByOUT40August 24, 20130Comments