Sukie’s Candle Co. provides premium and exotically scented, hand-poured soy wax candles. Each candle has been mindfully sourced using 100% pure soy raw wax, derived domestically from American farmers using cotton wicks that are lead & zincfree. Hand-poured individually and in small batches of no more than 3, the candles are vegan, free of phthalates and infused with natural essential oils in re-usable glass containers. In the collection of over 20 scents, many were inspired by travels overseas, including enticing aromas such as Grapefruit & Mangosteen, Sparkling Pomelo, Amber Noir and the 2019 bestseller, Seattle Fir.

I know, the term Pick Me never applies to you right? Well here at Nubian Shorties Night Out we’re doing some mirror work. We’re looking ourselves dead in the eyes and putting an end to all pick our ways. Don’t know what a pick me is? Then how do you even know if you’re portraying very pick me behavior? This is our sister circle. We’re here to help. 

Nineteen year old Kenya is a college student and owner of Ken’z Strandz. In her words, Ken’z Strandz is a place where hair styling and hair health coexist. Over the years, she noticed that many young men and women frequently switch styles and tended to neglect their hair health. To combat this she wanted to offer all natural products and services that maintain the integrity of the hair while styling as you please.

I stand by and will always stand by, “Do not get people what you want for their birthday. Get them what they want/ asked for.”

Quick question. How many white women are you friends with? I’m talking genuine friendships. When I asked myself this I thought back on my life through the lens of friendships I’ve had and I say none. Of course, I’ve had pleasant coworkers and white women that I could hang out with. In spite of, the few whose company I enjoyed; were there any I actually trusted enough with the responsibility of friendship and the responsibility of being a good friend to me? Again, the answer is none.