I Have a Reason to be Bitter!
On May 5th, I will be celebrating my ten-year anniversary since the release of my first novel Bitter. The Bitter Ball will be held at the...
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vickbreedy
Feb 182 min read
A Poetic Pivot
Did you know that on February 15th, 2024, I released my first poetry album? YUP! Vick Breedy was in the studio saying, "Turn my mic up!"...
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vickbreedy
Aug 6, 20232 min read
With All That I've Gone Through!
You best believe I look forward to this gala every year. For those who don't know, I launched Genetically Resilient Apparel in 2017. I...
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vickbreedy
Dec 21, 20221 min read
The Black Market & My Brand
As I've mentioned before, I launched Genetically Resilient ®️ apparel at the grand opening of the Black Market in 2017. Five years...
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vickbreedy
Jul 5, 20222 min read
I have to put a LIMIT on y'all. Sorry.
I created Genetically Resilient apparel in 2017. I launched it at the Black Market's opening (in Nubian Square). The pandemic pressed...
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vickbreedy
May 16, 20222 min read
Self-Care While Black
Since George Floyd and the Pandemic part of my self-care plan has been to limit my intake of the news. The news tends to manifest anxiety...
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vickbreedy
Mar 28, 20222 min read
Fight Scream Cry!
There have been many times during the pandemic that I wanted to fight, scream and cry all within the same moment. A lot has happened. A...
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vickbreedy
Feb 13, 20221 min read
To Be Black
To be Black when the sirens go off To be Black and see a burning cross To be Black during the fourth of July To be Black when that...
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vickbreedy
Jan 16, 20222 min read
MLK’s Love Language
Last year I told you all about Martin Luther King Jr. and listed his phenomenal accomplishments. Here’s what I didn’t tell you. Martin...
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vickbreedy
Dec 29, 20212 min read
Muscle Shirt Status in 2022
Last year and this year have definitely required me to strengthen my resilience muscle. You know when you go to the gym and instead of...
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vickbreedy
Nov 25, 20212 min read
"I'm Coming Out!" in my Diana Ross voice
Let me start off by saying "Happy Thanksgiving!" for the thankful aspect, but not for the history behind it. I feel like as a Black woman...
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vickbreedy
Oct 28, 20213 min read
Didn't Want To Think Pink
During the last week of June, a series of incidents happened to me that really disturbed my spirit. The scare that I got at the end of...
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vickbreedy
Sep 30, 20211 min read
Thinking About Elijah
If you haven't read my novel Stereotyped* then you won't know who Elijah is. So, I'll tell you. Elijah is the main character in the book....
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vickbreedy
Aug 28, 20212 min read
Baddy Genes!
My Daddy told me it’s in my genes to be a Baddy. You know what? He’s telling the truth. I believe that my confidence is what makes me a...
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vickbreedy
Jul 27, 20212 min read
Send Them A Bounce Back Magic Package
You've heard the expression "Give them their flowers now." I believe that we should show appreciation and celebrate those who have...
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vickbreedy
Jun 19, 20212 min read
Our Ancestors are our Receipts!
It’s Juneteenth and I find myself wondering if my great-great-great grandmother ever thought about reparations. I wonder if she knew that...
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vickbreedy
May 15, 20212 min read
BEING STRONG IS A SET UP!
I just had a conversation with women that identify as Strong Black Women about the need to redefine what it means to be one. We all...
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vickbreedy
Apr 17, 20212 min read
From Bitter to Balance
I self-published my first novel Bitter in 2014. It's hard to believe that it's been seven years! So much has changed since then. During...
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vickbreedy
Mar 20, 20213 min read
I'm Black and Ain't I a Woman?
Sojourner Truth was woke before woke had a double meaning. She was a critical thinker. She asked the questions Black women already knew...
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vickbreedy
Feb 20, 20212 min read
Black History Month is almost over but the pandemic ain't!
Although we had to celebrate virtually, I feel like there was an abundance of opportunities to celebrate Black History Month. This year...
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