What Must Bill Cosby or Nate Parker Do or Say For Us to Support Their Work?

My sister looked at me with shock and disappointment and then asked “How are you watching that? We just spoke about Bill Cosby and the horrendous rape incidents yesterday?”. Yes, it is true. The day before my sister and I had discussed the fact that dozens of women had come out to say that Bill Cosby … Continue reading →

How to Quit Your Day Job to Live Your Mission: Day 1

I am so excited to let you all know that WBAI Pacifica radio has commissioned me to do a 3 part radio show series on “How to Quit Your Day Job to Live Your Mission“.  On Wednesday, June 29th,  I completed Day 1 of the series. During the series, I will discuss my own experience … Continue reading →

Ladies, Are You in Financial Bondage or Financial Freedom?

It’s a painful question that we all have to ask ourselves. Most of us have heard the horrifying statistic that one third of Americans are one paycheck away from being homeless.  As the economy shifts from industrial to informational and from local to global, we will see more workers displaced.  What are you doing to … Continue reading →

Open Letter to Allure, The New York Times and Other “Lamestream” Publications: If You Don’t Know, You Better Ask Somebody

Dear Allure, The New York Times and Other Lamestream Publications, I hope that you all are well. Personally, I’m feeling tired. Why am I tired? I’m a bit tired of the same  drill with you all over and over, and over again. You know the drill.  One of you mainstream, aka “lamestream”, publications publishes an … Continue reading →

Are You Teaching Your Kids to Be Mediocre?

This blog is about using our purchasing power in order to create a better, more socially just and more economically prosperous society. We purchase with love from people who love what they do.   But I have another related issue that I wanted to discuss pretty please.  Are we affirming the individuality of our children … Continue reading →

Black Owned Alternatives to Major Brands (A Guide to Buying Black – December 2014)

I committed to purchasing from small businesses during the holiday season in 2014 and it was not an easy process.   The one percent have abundant economic resources to make purchasing from them seamless, convenient and emotionally enjoyable.  Most small business owners do not have such resources.  I struggled to complete a purchase of cookies because … Continue reading →

Black-Owned Companies with the Perfect Holiday Gifts for Women

Are you engaged in economic protest or a blackout against police brutality? Do you simply believe in socially responsible spending?  Do you simply want a more personal shopping experience? Your desire to make responsible and loving purchasing decisions does not have to cramp your giving style. Some people think that women are hard to please. … Continue reading →

What is Purchasinglove?

This platform, Purchasinglove, is a community of global citizens, entrepreneurs, artists, activists, dreamers, learners and consumer stakeholders who are hopeful enough to believe that love is enough to heal ourselves and the world. We realize that the world is being destroyed by racism, sexism, economic exploitation and environmental degradation.  But we are not jaded. We … Continue reading →

Black-Owned Companies with the Perfect Holiday Gifts for Men

What are you getting for the men in your life? Well, if you are a procrastinator when it comes to shopping and you do not like crowds – I have the perfect gift ideas for you because you can purchase most of them from the privacy of your own home. Moreover, all of these gifts … Continue reading →

Black-Owned Companies with the Perfect Holiday Gifts for Children

Are the little ones excited about what Santa is bringing for them in his sleigh? Are they burning with anticipation regarding what gifts will be exchanged during the Kwanzaa celebration? We would not want to disappoint their precious hearts. Additionally, it would be great to provide them with a valuable lesson about purchasing items that … Continue reading →