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Marquaysa Battle

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Marquaysa is a dog mom, music junkie and lover of all things #BlackGirlMagic. She can be found shamelessly live-tweeting Ratchet TV Mondays or gazing at puppies on Insta. She has a Master's degree in journalism from NYU.

15 Perfect Instagram Captions To Post When You're A Bridesmaid

By Marquaysa Battle
Being a bridesmaid in a wedding can be tons of fun, an overload of stress, or both. You're usually catering to the bride in the days leading up to her big wedding day while also trying to make sure you look decent (OK, glamorous without outshining…

I Took Myself On A Self-Care Day & Why Haven’t I Been Doing This My Whole Life?

By Marquaysa Battle
I first witnessed the beauty of self-care in my grandmother, who believed in it nearly as much as she believed in God. Hers looked like planting her knees in the dirt to work on her cabbage patch, or picking tomatoes while singing hymns off-key,…

10 Affordable And Super Chic Things You Deserve To Have In Your Dorm Room

By Marquaysa Battle
Heading back to school marks the end of summer, but it also means you're about to head to dorm life. Whether you're going off to college for the first time, or returning to your old haunt with a roomie you're closer with, it's time for you to start…

A Brand Tried To Turn The Swastika Into A Peaceful Sign, It Didn't Go Over Well

By Marquaysa Battle
Usage of an offensive, anti-Semitic symbol has been attempted once again. A European design company called KA Design set out to introduce "The New Swastika" as a symbol of "peace," "respect," and "freedom" on their t-shirts and sweatshirts, as…

10 Ways To Handle The College Roommate From Actual Hell

By Marquaysa Battle
College life is about getting a great education, but let's be real: It's also about the overall experience. You'll be enjoying the social activities, cafeteria food (if you're lucky), and of course, dorm life. In fact, dorm life will be the biggest…

Meet Bria Paige, One Of The Winners Of Beyoncé's Formation Scholarship

By Marquaysa Battle
This Beyoncé fan just got the ultimate Beyoncé treatment. 19-year-old Bria Paige is one of the four winners of Yoncé's Formation Scholarship, and a self-proclaimed member of the BeyHive, which means her 2017 back-to-school experience is about to be…

How The 'Atomic Blonde' Movie Disappointed Me As A Feminist In 2017

By Marquaysa Battle
I went to see Atomic Blonde with a purse full of pre-bought snacks and high hopes for the movie, which stars Charlize Theron, an actress I've adored since Mighty Joe Young. Quite honestly, me and my snacks probably would have showed up to theaters…

Why People Hating Tasha On 'Insecure' Shows We Still Blame Women For Men's Mess

By Marquaysa Battle
Insecure came back on Sunday evening with more drama and way more laughs, but the situation fans can't stop talking about is the fact that Lawrence and his rebound girl, Tasha, are finally on the outs. Lawrence skipped out on Tasha's family barbecue…

New York Now Has A State Council On Women And Girls, Here’s Why It’s So Important

By Marquaysa Battle
A state "Council on Women and Girls" might sound like an organization that's been around all along, wielding its women's rights sword and slashing things like the gendered wage gap and limited reproductive rights, but it hasn't. New York's Council…

You Won't Believe What Women Have Started Wearing To Avoid Street Harassment

By Marquaysa Battle
That street harassment reign just won't let up, huh? Apparently not. Women have begun to go to some nuptial-centered measures to get guys to take that not-so-god-awful word "no" more seriously. The "I have a boyfriend" excuse used to be a go-to…