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Palanda BrownlowFebruary 3, 2021 Leave a comment

Cecily Tyson, Model, Actress, Legend – 1924- 2021

Some years ago, I had the privilege of seeing Ms. Tyson on stage in “The Trip to Bountiful”, a beautiful and stirring story about the meaning of home. At the spry, young age of 89, Ms. Tyson’s presence on that stage was nothing less than magnetic, and it moved me to tears. Everyone in that theatre understood that they were watching magnificence in motion. I was grateful then and grateful now that I had the opportunity to witness one of her legendary performances.

Cecily Tyson was so many wonderful things. A trail-blazing actress, an author, a model, a mother, and a recipient of countless awards including an Oscar, a Tony, three Emmys, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Cecily Tyson was a woman who lived a life so full, she had no choice but to touch and inspire millions with her work, her legacy, and her life.

May she rest in eternal power and peace.

Money & Career
April 30, 2021

FAT Tuesdays – Special Edition – Up Your Financial Game With These Resources

We’re closing out the month of April with a special edition of FAT Tuesdays, this month’s weekly financial advice column designed to help you conquer your finances and attain the financial freedom that you want and desire. In our last post of the series, we’d like to equip you with some great tools and resources to further your financial knowledge so that you can up your financial game.

Life Style
July 25, 2021

Data Brokering: The Completely Legal Way Your Personal Info is Being Pirated

Years ago, out of sheer curiosity, I sat down and googled myself. The results both stunned and horrified me. Within a span of five minutes, I was able to pull up my current address, a shockingly accurate list of all of my prior addresses, the names, addresses, and ages of multiple relatives, my job history, and a slew of other information that I would never EVER publicly publish. I was devastated.

Black History Series, Feature
February 22, 2021

Celebrating Black History with AmPopsy Founder, Palanda Brownlow…

As Black History Month draws to a close, AmPopsy had the chance to sit down with a few dynamic women who are making waves in their respective industries to discuss their thoughts and reflections on celebrating the rich history of African-Americans this month and every month. Below, we speak with our very own Editor-In-Chief, Palanda Brownlow, about the people and things that are fueling her hope and joy and providing the much-needed safe spaces to honor and appreciate blackness in a time where blackness is still very much considered a threat and a point of controversy. What are some ways that you celebrate #BlackJoy? First of all, can we talk about the importance of finding joy in these times? Between the pandemic and the fact that black people in this country are still dealing with police brutality, discrimination in the workplace, and micro and macro aggressions just for being black, it’s so key that we take joy whenever and wherever we can find it. And I’m thankful that finding that joy can be as simple as sharing moments of laughter with my besties, relaxing by the pool while reading a great book, or following one of the many black influencers,...

Money & Career
March 25, 2021

Automate and Chill: Your Guide to Becoming a Financial Automaton

What is an automaton? Specifically, what is a financial automaton? You quietly ask yourself if you should consult the Googler but fret not- I am here to explain. An automaton, a word often used in similes and comparisons, refers to a person who seems to act in a mechanical or unemotional way. Add finances to the mix, and basically, I am suggesting that you should strive to become a robot in (some) money areas. Why operate as an automaton/robot? Because they do what they are pre-programmed to do with no hesitation. If you are able to successfully automate your income, then you will experience what it feels like to make moves for your future without unnecessary stress or extra time taken away from your already full day. Here are some simple steps that you can do to streamline your cash flow: Set up Direct Deposit through your job (if possible). Not only will you be saving time, but you’ll often receive your paycheck as early as 12am on Fridays. Party! Register for Bill Pay and Paperless Billing. You will literally be saving the planet while simultaneously ridding yourself of late fees, interest charges, and, possibly, overdraft fees. Pay Yourself First. You can,...

Feature, Money & Career
October 9, 2020

Working Through A Pandemic – Part Two

In Part Two of our interview series of Working Through a Pandemic, we speak with Jessica, an Operations Manager of a major retailer. Her company was deemed an essential service by the state, which meant that she and her colleagues were permitted to work onsite even when most of the country was on a strict lockdown. She shares some of the obstacles that she faced, including the awkwardness of starting a new job during the country’s deadliest pandemic since 1918 when the flu killed over a half million US citizens.

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Popsyisms…

Popsyisms…

Popsyisms…

FAT Tuesdays – Special Edition – Up Your Financial Game With These Resources

Data Brokering: The Completely Legal Way Your Personal Info is Being Pirated

Celebrating Black History with AmPopsy Founder, Palanda Brownlow…

Automate and Chill: Your Guide to Becoming a Financial Automaton

Working Through A Pandemic – Part Two

About Us

Supporting and Uplifting Black Women

Surviving the Rona – Your Guide to Weathering Covid’s Latest Surge

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