storytime — CALLMEKYLA

storytime with kyla is my digital content series and is all about sharing the narratives of people, places & things of cultural significance to me.

click any image below to experience each story via Stori.es.

The History of Corn Rows

the nod is a moment of silent acknowledgement between people of color

that awkward moment when the automatic sink / soap dispenser can't see your dark skinned hand...

the importance of Historically Black College & Universities

BLACK BARBER SHOP

Josephine Baker: iconic dancer, performer, French spy, who dated Friday Kahlo

the Black man who taught Jack Daniels how to distill

My Uncle Gary - a beautiful revolution right within my own family

the history of ME in photos :)

amazing art books from The Underground Museum in Los Angeles

my personal abandonment of "corporate" clothes, now replaced with cultural street wear (exclusively)

Moments in Jazz History

Menswear Designer Oswald Boateng

an inspiring hang out in the Downtown LA Arts District

Lowrider Culture

a brief look at the fashion journey of Lil Kim

The multicultural sketch comedy show of the 90s that changed the world

The Queen herself & the Miseducation

the history & diversity of the world's most iconic hairstyle

appreciation for gapped teeth beauty in all forms

showing love to big ol' BROWS

Hoop Earrings: a brown girl essential

LOVE JONES: A Modern Romance...from the 90s (and my favorite movie)

an ode to GOLD

How Reality TV perpetuates craziness

showing some love to SERVICE WORKERS

an ode to the queen who's Milkshake brought all the boys to the yard: KELIS

notes on SLANG

even when there Ain't No Sunshine, he is Still Bill.

from editorial photography to black and whites in a Nas / DMX movie, Thierry Le Goues makes images you will never forget.

my hero, Andre.

the original Cat Woman, Eartha Kittening

Great American Photographer Gordon Parks

a declaration of love and thanks for domestic workers

learning about eccentric artist Maruja Mallo from Spain

hair art that has been a part of the culture since...forever

the history and styles of HEAD WRAPS

NAIL culture in all of it's glory

fangirl post about the innovator, Missy Elliot

a look at the world of PIMPS and how it has impacted culture

a look at the super unique art of Wangechi Mutu

the importance of Dapper Dan in fashion history

the politicization of Black peoples' hair

an introduction to the concept of AFROFUTURISM

a compare contrast of the Compton, CA - the city where my parents were raised

Who was the wife of Malcolm X? Her name is BETTY SHABAZZ

an eye opener about the lack of diversity in the world of ballet dancing