2019-06-05 19:04
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Dedicated to covering all things civics, culture, and chic through the lens of a fun-loving “Jersey Girl†the C Letter seeks to shine a light on the awesome people places in and around the Garden State. From philanthropic events at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center to house music festivals in Warnacio Park to gallery presentations in Hoboken the C letter will be on the scene
2019-04-13 01:28
I spend five days a week at #thedayjobchronicles so I’m picky about where I spend my Saturdays! If I’m willing to forgo the comfort of the coffee shop you know it’s for som… Read More
2019-04-13 00:37
I’m backkkkk. After officially becoming a certified Red Hawk I have been spreading my wings in and around the Garden State. But no matter how far I fly there’s no place like home… Read More
2018-12-28 20:34
If you follow me on social media you're already aware of the good news but if you're just here for the dry humor and restaurant recommendations I'm happy to share that I am now writing for n… Read More
2018-11-01 19:11
With everything that’s going on in the world escapism is more appealing than ever and that’s what attendees were in search of as they headed up the ramp to Chef Lex Grant’s… Read More
2018-10-14 18:39
As the Editor-at-Large of Essence Mikki Taylor has access to some of the top international designers in the industry but when she showed up on her first post New York Fashion Week affair she… Read More
2018-10-06 22:09
There have been a ton of charges in my career lately. Most have been amazing! While others have been shall we say slightly uncomfortable. So when the Lemons 2 Lemonade mixer series made a tr… Read More
2018-09-30 15:02
October is here! That means it’s time for the purchasing of cozy Australian footwear and full on photo shoots in apple orchards.It’s also time to remember that at any moment 1 in… Read More
2018-09-24 18:26
Fashion week and the start of the semester left me dehydrated, stressed out, a few hundred dollars poorer. After a night of deadline denial and Jack Daniels Honey I woke up on my homegirl&rs&hell…Read More
2018-09-19 18:41
Adulting is overrated. Like you’re always tired, you have to do your own laundry, back to school traffic sucks, and bills are due every month!Luckily for us this weekend you can take a… Read More
2018-09-18 22:54
Ashley Stewartmight be your neighborhood girl gone global but she hasn’t lost touch with the community that put her on the map. At this year’s 2nd Annual Finding Ashley Stewart F… Read More
2018-09-02 00:05
One of the coolest things about being a blogger and lifestyle writer, outside of virtually satisfying my penchant for uninterrupted babbling, is you get to check out new beauty products befo… Read More
2018-08-14 17:33
“The person whose calls you always take, that’s the relationship you’re in.” This quote from “The Devils Wear Prada” always sort of bugged me before. I th… Read More
2018-07-29 01:06
This month New Jersey based artist and Them Cloud Kids co-founder Shane and his potentially-life-ruining-shade-of-hazel-eyes had the audacity to team up with his fellow singer Eboni Pearce t… Read More
2018-07-20 17:35
With full brows, immaculate skin, and bold fashion choices Jersey girl Lei Schuyler has always commanded attention but she had no idea just how much until this spring when she found out the… Read More
2018-07-07 19:14
As anyone with $120 and 8 hours to kill can attest to getting your braided is generally more complicated and costly than it should be in the Garden State.According to a story reported this w… Read More
2018-07-06 11:17
Before she was helping over half a million women have an empowering and informative experience Gina Charbonnet was just a girl who looked up to her mother. “My mother is someone who in… Read More
2018-07-04 23:02
In the summer of 2017 Karen Civilreturned home to Elizabeth but she didn’t do it alone. The digital media maven partnered with Beats Headphones, Adidas, and others to give some of the… Read More
2018-06-30 23:19
“Heritage and culture” according to its New Jersey account manager that's what the legendary Hennessy brand is all about. This week it continued to cultivate that nearly 200 year… Read More
2018-06-27 21:16
Come rain, hail, sleet, or snow Vibes In The City has been committed to providing Jersey's own with a space to express their creativity. The Newark showcase is notorious for not canceling. O… Read More
2018-06-23 19:34
Each year mainstream media brands distribute awards, hold conferences, and create listicles to introduce and celebrate the trendiest and most effective skin care products on the market, but… Read More
2018-06-18 01:07
I know you’re thinking it’s super late for a Beautycon recap! I agree. That’s why this isn’t one.After years of sitting on social media watching my favorite bloggers… Read More
2018-06-15 14:04
When Chief Academic Officer of Queen City Academy Charter School Danielle West was growing up in Newark’s Weequahic section the area was praised for its stately homes and scenic golf c… Read More
2018-06-06 04:15
Loni Love, SVW, Kid Capri and more will be joining Ashley Stewart as they celebrate the finale of their second annual “Finding Ashley Stewart” competition. The finale marks the e… Read More
2018-06-04 18:51
After spending two hours stuck on the 1 train trying to get to Harlem, and another two working on a paper at a coffee shop I was starving. There was just one problem. I was broke. I had two… Read More
2018-05-23 01:49
“I wanted love so I got my butt on Tinder” said Kimberly Brown gesturing to her nearby fiance while sitting up straight in her director’s style chair. Men in the crowd resp… Read More
2018-05-20 19:01
Summer is the season of the F*ck Boy. With it’s free backyard barbecues and lack of gift giving occasions it’s the perfect time for him and his mess to flourish in your life. Bef… Read More
2018-05-12 10:58
I have been wanting to write about Moonshine Modern Supper Club since I started The C Letter but I didn’t for a very very good reason. I was always having too much fun! When I was in u… Read More
2018-05-11 15:17
Mother, leader, wife, community advocate, and Prudential Executive Dorinda Walker describes herself as a woman with “the fortitude to change my circumstances.” Today she’s… Read More
2018-05-02 10:54
Rebecca Harrington’s “Sociable”was not what I was expected and that might be a good thing.Like Lucy Sykes’ “The Knock Off”, and Tia Williams’ &ldquo&hell…Read More
2018-04-30 18:48
You’re mad. I get it. I’m disappointed too. From having to fast forward through Ye’s verse on one of my favorite Jeezy tracks to declining to wear my Yeezus tee to my stand… Read More
2018-04-18 12:00
When asked what lead her to kick off the Sistahs in Businesstour off in Brick City it’s founder had a very simple reply “Why not Newark?”On Saturday April 14th the Ramada P… Read More
2018-04-16 11:58
There are many performers, fewer artists, and only one Beyoncé. This weekend Big Sister Edge Snatcher reframed Coachella into #Beychella with a spectacle so captivating that it made t… Read More
2018-04-13 17:42
There is a very short list of people with the ability to get me to travel to Brooklyn. There’s a shorter list of those capable of getting me to do so on a weekend. April Walker is at t… Read More
2018-04-13 12:21
Like the City of Newark itself there was many who tried to write Ashley Stewartoff. But the plus-size retailer emerged from its trials triumphant with a new marketing strategy, and a renewed… Read More
2018-04-12 13:50
Rosa Parks. Ida B. Wells. Madam C.J. Walker. These are the women whose stories are trotted out every February as evidence of black women's greatness. But everyday there are black women teach… Read More
2018-03-31 13:21
“Can I ask you something?” As I rummaged through my clearance Kate Spade tote in search of my bus ticket a security guard spoke to me. I gave him an uncharacteristically bright s… Read More
2018-03-22 19:22
This month Senator Bob Menendez hosted the 8th annual Evangelina Menendez Trailblazer Awards to honor 6 New Jersey women creating positive change in their community. Hundreds gathered in the… Read More
2018-03-20 22:42
After watching The Grammys double down on a legacy of gatekeeping singer Solange Knowles issued a gilded battle cry on social media in February of 2017. The singer instructed her followers t… Read More
2018-03-18 15:32
So after a particularly satisfying pedicure session last weekend my friend Yasmin and I took off in search of an equally satisfying brunch. We ultimately chose at a place that currently has… Read More
2018-03-14 00:55
“For all sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” You don’t need to be a devout Christian for that scripture to have stuck out to you. The idea that “nobody&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-03-12 19:15
For the second year in a row the women behind Brunch N’ Grind and Embracing the Crown worked together to create a space “For Queens Only.” Shanea Phillips, Jadea Asante and… Read More
2018-03-10 05:00
Since their inception the duo “The CrossRhodes” has been unafraid to stand toe to toe with ugly topics. The latest project from Grammy nominated artist Raheem Devaughn and Wes Fe… Read More
2018-03-01 11:58
Generosity goes far beyond the giving of materialistic items or one’s time. True generosity is sharing your deep rooted pains with complete strangers-all in the name of influence. Jeni… Read More
2018-02-27 19:53
While everyone else was busy taking a trip to Wakanda a group of entrepreneurs were celebrating the three year anniversary of another kind of black excellence at the Black Brunch New Jersey… Read More
2018-02-14 18:13
Overwhelmed by all of the bae goals clogging up your timeline this Valentine’s Day? You’re not alone. Crippling student loan debt, widespread cases of wanderlust, and smartphone… Read More
2018-02-14 03:32
When planning the first ever OMG Girls Tea Party in 2009 Johnson PR and Events owner Shakira Johnson noticed something. The young ladies who had come in search of confidence and companionshi… Read More
2018-02-13 18:46
While big name celebrities will always fetch some of the premium real estate New York Fashion Week is making room for the rise in consumer centric presentations. That concept was on full dis… Read More
2018-02-12 15:31
This Saturday Jersey girls of all ages and skin tones got to experience the glam behind Felicia Walker Benson’s flawless skin. Benson, a beauty expert and skincare writer who has grown… Read More
2018-02-02 16:29
While we were busying soliciting #justiceforsza January was slipping out the door! That's right believe it or not Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and while the outfit and th… Read More
2018-01-22 14:20
“Where is it written that Jann Wenner should inherit the earth?” The phrase, initially an off handed insult from a rival, became a rallying cry for the ambitious founder of Rolli… Read More
2018-01-16 15:30
This month I wrote a profile on top-tier couturier. I interviewed one of my favorite media personalities at Power Day. I made a ‘35 Under 35’ list alongside one of my favorite wr… Read More
2018-01-11 00:38
Maybe it’s the outspoken women trying to topple the patriarchy, or maybe it’s the slow and steady rise of intersectionality, but somehow the arrival of 2018 feels like an antidot… Read More
2018-01-10 13:52
While the previous generations’ media powerhouses were able to take their licks under the radar, the rising stars of 2018 are stumbling out loud. Scottie Beam who contributed to this y… Read More
2018-01-05 16:41
"She's Gotta Have It" has followed in the footsteps of its predecessor "Dear White People" in expanding a thought provoking film into an exciting series with serious potential. But the minut… Read More
2018-01-04 17:30
Dubbed the official headquarters for all things black girl magic ESSENCE is once again going to be 100% black-owned. This week it was announced that the multi-platform media company behind t… Read More
2018-01-03 14:03
I read 29 books in 2017. If you’re thinking “wow she really does live at that coffe shop!” you're right. But you’re also looking at things from the wrong perspective… Read More
2018-01-02 01:42
If you had told me on the playground at Mt. Vernon Elementary that I would one day watch a video where the greatest rapper alive champions the potential of a matriarchal society I would have… Read More
2017-12-29 17:29
I’ve been going into the city since I could walk but I still don’t know much about the East Side! Sure I know that the DL is way more popping in the winter than the summer, Seraf… Read More
2017-12-26 20:49
A new management company and the addition of a children’s library have made Georgia King Village a site of hope for its long suffering residents. But some have been working to improve… Read More
2017-12-20 19:59
For four years performers from all genres have been joining R&B singer and philanthropist Raheem DeVaughn for his annual benefit concert. Fellow singers like Tweetand Kelly Price and hip… Read More
2017-12-18 00:56
When Desiree Hadley started to prepare for this holiday season she had more in mind than presents for her family and friends. The lifelong Newark resident and founder of Urban Girl Magazinew… Read More
2017-12-17 16:40
Chancellor Avenue’s Weequahic High School was covered in holiday cheer on December 15th as some of hip-hop’s biggest stars lent a helping hand to the city of Newark.Charlamagne T… Read More
2017-12-13 13:39
By looking at the bevy of curves on display on Jazzie Belle’spopular Instagram page you might assume that they are all she has to offer. You would be sorely mistaken. The former urban… Read More
2017-12-06 04:06
The location was Neue House, an opulent coworking space on Manhattan’s East Side. But instead of hoodie wearing tech bros and the financiers who keep them in Red Bull and Supreme… Read More
2017-11-28 16:54
Done with doorbusters and cyber deals? Come kick it with Black Friday’s woke cousin #GivingTuesday! This pop-up holiday started in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foun… Read More
2017-11-28 14:34
A former Atlantic records campus rep who worked her way to opening her own firm with a star-studded client list it’s hard to deny that there’s something special about Syreta J. O… Read More
2017-11-25 15:57
Don’t worry even if you skipped Black Friday to succumb to your post-turkey coma you can still get a good deal! Small business are often seen as having inferior service and having high… Read More
2017-11-23 14:04
The holidays aren't easy for everyone and no one should be subjected to shame and abuse in the name of cranberry sauce. Need to go into hermit mode this season? These classics will keep… Read More
2017-11-21 16:34
“My soul rich/ my soul true/ that’s why I’m repping Ubuntu”The refrain filled Rutgers’ Great Hall as attendees at the 2nd Annual Ubuntu Awards sang along with p… Read More
2017-11-21 15:51
Tis’ the season to RSVP. From sip and shops to “friendsgiving” meetups there are no shortage of ways to celebrate the holiday season. But while I’m all about green, b… Read More
2017-11-20 02:47
The sound of the dryer drowns out your headphones and your stylist flashes the universal hand gesture for “just five more minutes” for the forty-fifth time. A child cries as her… Read More
2017-11-11 22:46
There’s no shortage of easy ways to get attention in 2017. Whether you’re acting wild onWorldstar or spilling the tea on social media if you’re determined enough you can be… Read More
2017-11-04 19:11
Since the start of collectively wondering whether or not we should put in 2016 in rice it seems we’ve all been obsessed with politics. From steadily cheering for Auntie Maxine to capin… Read More
2017-11-04 19:09
Part love letter part instructional manual “The Curl Revolution: Inspiring Stories and Practical Advice from the NaturallyCurly Community,” invites readers to peek into the movem… Read More
2017-10-28 13:40
Halloween is one of the biggest turn up occasions of the year. But some would rather keep it low key than crowded and sweaty. Whether you’re a proud introvert or just someone balling o… Read More
2017-10-27 13:17
After enjoying a great brunch at The Spotmy girl and I needed to work a little bit of cardio into our Sunday Funday routine. Luckily the restaurant was right across across the street from a… Read More
2017-10-23 17:18
If you’re wondering what a three time Grammy nominated singer/songwriter and a no nonsense Newark politician have in common the answer is simple. A love and respect for women from all… Read More
2017-10-17 22:33
“They call me crazy so much I think I’m starting to believe ‘em/ I did some things to some people that are downright evil”If there was any doubt that Gucci Mane&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-10-07 15:21
The vegan food movement has been rapidly expanding as many reconsider if what store shelves have to offer are really best for them and their families. But while the movement has been growing… Read More
2017-10-03 15:15
A graffiti artist works surrounded by a throng of curious onlookers. A museum representative shares information about why aesthetics are as important as academics. A design student’s M… Read More
2017-09-29 12:00
I go out, like a lot. Sometimes when I’m out I click with people. We laugh, we joke, we kick around names of mutual people and places we know and love. We swap contact information, mak… Read More
2017-09-28 12:50
As someone who has been renting since before I was of legal drinking age the title of Matthew Desmond's “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” stopped me in my tracks… Read More
2017-09-19 14:17
Community leaders, celebrities, and style icons stepped onto the pink carpet Saturday night to celebrate the finale of the “Finding Ashley Stewart” competition at Brooklyn’… Read More
2017-09-15 19:33
This weekend Newark, New Jersey celebrated the 2nd annual Newark International Film Festival. The three day festival consisted of workshops, film screenings, panel discussions, and award cer… Read More
2017-09-15 16:12
Now I’m nobody’s vegan and no matter how manyNetflix documentaries y'all tweet about it’s very likely that I never will be. But I have been looking for healthier opti… Read More
2017-09-13 13:23
When it comes to the fire she summons to the formidable female characters she portrays on screen Kim Hawthorne got it honest. The Newark native has brought her no-nonsense attitude to every… Read More
2017-09-11 17:52
Thanks to shows like “The Fosters” and “Modern Family” LGBTQ familes have had increased visibility in mainstream media. But while there are many spaces online for fam… Read More
2017-09-09 12:42
More than 25 years after it was first released the novel that has been credited as birthing the genre of urban fiction has finally made it to the big screen. Terri Woods’ “True T… Read More
2017-09-04 18:30
Joi-Marie McKenzie’s debut effort is glamorous, well-paced, and just plain fun. But the attribute that most endears this page turner to me is its honesty. McKenzie steps outside of all… Read More
2017-09-01 19:00
Millburn’s Martini Bistro was the site of many a birthday dinner and post-finals nightcap here in Kekeland so when I found out it was closing I was not thrilled. But because I’m… Read More
2017-09-01 13:45
Representation matters. As we’ve seen so clearly recently the dehumanization of people results in dangerous ideas and their disgusting manifestations. Thankfully the golden age of tele… Read More
2017-08-31 19:00
The C Letter is decidedly NOT a beauty blog, mostly because my beauty choices are pretty standard. But every now and then I do decide to switch it up and this summer with the help of “… Read More
2017-08-24 15:55
In the spirit of celebrating black girls and their endless contributions to society one Newark resident decided to work to bring some of her favorites together. On the evening of August 22nd… Read More
2017-08-20 13:45
It turns out lemonade stands aren’t just cute backdrops for witty T-Mobile commercials they’re a great way to bring a community together for a great cause! A Cranford yoga studio… Read More
2017-08-19 19:56
Peggy Orenstein is a mother. She is also a well-educated middle-aged white woman. Her concerns, fears, priorities, and experiences are informed by her privilege, access and priorities. These… Read More
2017-08-15 15:02
You wanna know what’s scarier than being stranded at Secaucus station at 4 in the morning? Nothing! But I braved the barren concourses and bizarre construction site to catch a Megabus… Read More
2017-08-07 22:19
It’s time to pour out a little liquor. Lawrence has officially crossed on over to the dark side. And while I maintain that F-bois aren’t born they’re created I just can not… Read More
2017-08-04 17:58
Tomorrow evening accomplished black women from all across the nation will be arriving at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) to participate in an annual celebration of all things #… Read More
2017-08-04 17:58
Tomorrow evening accomplished black women from all across the nation will be arriving at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) to participate in an annual celebration of all things #… Read More
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