About Kamaria Fayola

Kamaria is an attorney, poet, writer, and lover of all things created #ForTheCulture. She runs a blog, 'Words of My Mother,' has lived all over the DMV (heavy on the V), and enjoys skating, debating, and car karaoke. (Because, why not?!) She can be reached on Twitter at @like_tha_moon.

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November 21, 2023
The "King Richard" star really has had a rough year, so here’s a quick list of all the reasons why…
Luke Valentine of "Big Brother"
August 10, 2023
The show, in its 25th season, continues to deal with the issue of race, but the network’s stance is a…
Ketanji Brown Jackson, affirmative action dissent, theGrio.com
July 5, 2023
In her factual, pointed dissent, Justice Jackson explains why the Supreme Court affirmative action decision was “a tragedy for us…
61st Berlin Film Festival - Sing Your Song - Photocall
April 26, 2023
Harry Belafonte, entertainer and activist who died Tuesday, left a powerful mark with his global activism.
love is blind reunion, thegrio.com
April 17, 2023
An hourlong delay and a no-show from Jackie could have made for a disappointing "Love Is Blind" reunion show. But…
April 13, 2023
OPINION: Let’s talk about these red and green flags, and what they may mean for the success of season 4’s…
January 13, 2023
Now that we know how "The Best Man" franchise concludes, did the women make the best choices from the beginning?
September 26, 2022
Taylor Hale was targeted for no reason other than the mere fact that she existed, yet she always held her…
Insecure Cast
December 28, 2021
Not only was "Insecure" creator Issa Rae rooting for everybody Black on screen, sis was also putting in the work…
Insecure series finale
December 28, 2021
"Insecure" represented a moment where unapologetic Blackness stepped boldly onto the screen in its raw, unfiltered form for the world…
December 20, 2021
He had more than a year to think of a way to win Issa back, and he decides to make…
Insecure
December 14, 2021
When Molly and Taurean held that hug for a second too long during the conference trip, I knew exactly what…
December 7, 2021
As Molly said in this episode of Insecure, “We have to be intentional with the people we love.” That means…
November 29, 2021
We should stick to Issa’s first kind of 'Insecure' daydream, if we choose to let our minds wonder about an…
Molly on Insecure
November 23, 2021
What was interesting about episode 5 of Insecure is that, through Molly, we see clearly how the superwoman role doesn’t…
Insecure
November 15, 2021
Writer Kamaria Fayola says she's cautious of Insecure's Issa and Nathan finding themselves back to each other romantically.
Insecure
November 9, 2021
Lawrence and Condola showed us what NOT to do when expecting. Perhaps Issa is the only one who made the…
Insecure
November 1, 2021
On Sunday's episode of HBO's "Insecure," Nathan dips out when things get tough. Is that really what Issa needs?
October 25, 2021
Insecure's premiere episode saved the answer to the question on everyone’s mind—Issa and Lawrence's baby drama—until the last minute.
Singer Rihanna
August 6, 2021
Rihanna's focus on inclusivity is living, breathing, profitable proof that diversity and profitability can coexist.