Tiffany Linton
Bio
Writer, Actress, Educator, CEO, Singer, if you want more then follow me on Instagram: tiffanymulan
Stories (21/0)
"That Girl" is Turning Us into the Same Girl
Truly, I’m sick of these videos now. They’ve taken over my ‘For You’ feed to the point where even I’m consuming these standards. These same standards have become enough for me to delete the app and cleanse my mind again. The “that girl” routine easily serves as a reminder that every day must be perfect. We must wake up at 6 a.m. to have a successful day, we must have a smoothie or fruit mix for breakfast, we must go shopping at the most high end places right after a full day of work and then turn our plans into a maintenance day in which we get that wig install, facial, and more.
By Tiffany Linton2 years ago in Confessions
Brown Girl Blues
During my junior year of college, these words came to me. I was tired of feeling alone and in the dumps about things I couldn't change, but learned to appreciate. Despite the detrimental factors that come with being a person of color, I'm always reminded how powerful it is to be black. Melanin is a beautiful thing. I want everyone to remember that it's important to love yourself and where you come from! The hardness of the world should never allow you to stop being soft and kind with yourself. I left my campus on a three hour ride to the city for a weekend and before taking the bus back home, I stopped in a bar that had an open mic night going on, so I put my name on the list to perform this. Dedicated to every black girl who might feel blue at times, you are not alone.
By Tiffany Linton3 years ago in Poets
For My Mother
I used to think that after every heartbreak, my mom would judge me. She's been married to my dad for 32 years now, and their bond is one that I've always admired. I used to feel ashamed at the way I'd let the boys of this generation treat me, because I knew what respect was. I grew up on true love and respect. I witnessed it since I was a baby. I was raised on the principles of loyalty and being treated like a queen, something no one has ever offered me.
By Tiffany Linton3 years ago in Families
An Unwavering Commitment
The flickering candle mocked Romario as he sat by his lonesome around the dinner table. The overhead kitchen lights had been completely shut off for the past hour. It was the ninth time in three weeks that he'd been forced to eat dinner alone. After carving through the lamb chop on his plate, he put the utensils down and sighed heavily, exhaling his every negative thought. He debated on calling his wife of six months, but it was useless—as she always seemed too busy or distracted to hold a conversation. Her tardiness began to bug him by the second as he shoved his plate further away from him, colliding it with the six ounce candle jar.
By Tiffany Linton3 years ago in Humans
Giving You ALL the Tea
Let me give y'all the tea, sugar! It all started one evening when I came across a number of MUA's, nail technicians, hair stylists, real estate agents, boutique owners, and traders. "Sheesh! I see so many young, women, especially women of color getting to their bags!" I can't even tell you how many Black owned businesses I tapped into after witnessing quality brands and services! At one point in early 2020, I said to myself, "You know what? I want to sell something too. I want to love it though!"
By Tiffany Linton3 years ago in Feast
An Ode to the GOATS: Creating HERstory
Black women? Top tier, let's start there. Everything we do serves a purpose, we can never come close to being worthless. I grew up listening to Biggie, Tupac, Busta, Ja Rule, Ludacris, Snoop, and 50—men who always brought something new to the table with rhymes that were clean and crispy.
By Tiffany Linton3 years ago in Beat
Tribulation Enchanted
On a bright Tuesday afternoon, he rolled his eyes, ready to embrace yet another disappointing day of life. Davis Gene made his way through the front door of the apartment, leaving behind the steps that mocked him on his way out. He glanced at his vehicle, a Honda Civic that had been sitting in the same spot for months ever since it became impossible for him to land a job. He drew in a long, frustrated breath as he walked along Chambers Street to the nearest Starbucks, because anything was better than sitting at home, waiting for an opportunity to get a come up as an Instagram phenomenon. Plus, ever since his mother passed away from breast cancer four years prior, he never forgave himself for wasting his time.
By Tiffany Linton3 years ago in Humans
Noir Conqueror
I grew up with a heart for the arts. After being exposed to an array of creative work at a young age, I decided to always make sure that no matter what, I'd hold onto my creativity. Whenever I was asked what I wanted to be growing up, I'd always say, "Actress, singer, dancer, and writer!" Realistically, I never saw myself fully pursuing a dance career, but the other three have become my soulmates.
By Tiffany Linton3 years ago in Journal
PEACE OUT DONALD, YOU BETTER DUCK!
Bettering this country and society as a whole runs far deeper than voting. Of course, voting is a huge step in which we have the opportunity to contribute to the change in our future as a country, however, there are certain things that a vote will not necessarily change. As an African-American girl, there are things that I am more likely to face on a day to day basis compared to my friends who are non people of color.
By Tiffany Linton3 years ago in The Swamp
Chapter "Twenty-Won": A Steady Uptrend
During 2018-2019 I was at my very lowest. I was not happy with where I was mentally, emotionally, or financially. The disturbing relationship that I was in at the time was no longer serving me, though if I paid attention in the beginning, I'd learn that it never truly did. One of the high points on my journey to becoming my best self was graduating college in May of 2019. Good things would come and go such as me receiving my first job offer, joining a network marketing company, and learning the skill of trading in the forex market. I call these the lower highs of my life, because even though I was in an overall downtrend, these moments brought me up a little bit.
By Tiffany Linton3 years ago in Humans
Victory Over Trumping Everyone (V.O.T.E.)
Bettering this country and society as a whole runs far deeper than voting. Of course, voting is a huge step in which we have the opportunity to contribute to the change in our future as a country, however, there are certain things that a vote will not necessarily change. As an African-American girl, there are things that I am more likely to face on a day to day basis compared to my friends who are non people of color. Yes, I wish I could wake up living life without feeling as though my hair is too unprofessional to land a new job. Yes, I wish I could wake up living life in mere confidence, knowing that if my brothers or father was to get pulled over by the police, there is a chance that the color of their skin won't make them a target for a disturbing interaction. Yes, I wake up grateful that I didn't get killed in my sleep due to officers shooting first and asking questions later, along with no knock warrant issues. Yes, I wake up grateful that my friends woke up as well and made it home safely, and that I didn't see their names trending as a hashtag on Twitter or Instagram. Yes, there are days where I'd rather stay in the house because going outside means I might bump into an officer, and anything can happen, and this crooked system will always have his back rather than mine because the color of my skin automatically makes me a target. I want to make this world a better place, which is why I casted my vote, but how can it be possible when I fear the thought of leaving my house and never being able to make it back. Or even if I do, being killed on my own property. I hate the fact that I have to have this conversation, but we have so much more work to do. We need to infiltrate this system and turn it around for the better, because let's face it, in reality, "One nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all," means liberty and justice for some.
By Tiffany Linton3 years ago in The Swamp