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Whether you’re entering your first year of high school or embarking on the adventures of your senior year, you’re moving on to bigger and better things! Summer was a transformative time of deep reflection. You’ve set goals for the school year and are looking ahead to your future. No matter what path you choose, we support you this academic school year. The Back To School Edition of the Brown Sugar Box has the tools and resources to ensure a positive experience at school. Although you may be miss ing the carefree days of summer, you can expect to unlock incredible experi ences and meet interesting people this school year. Just show up and remain confident in who you are. Good luck, lil’ sis.
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ISSA YOUNG QUEEN THANG BACKPACK You’ve got a glow about you, young queen! Melanin always radiates joy, but this summer vacation transformed you for the better. Hit the hallways with pride as everyone admires your confident attitude, bright mood, and cool new backpack!
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You’re one of the coolest chicks we know, and this tee has your name written all over it. It’s filled with images of young and fly queens just like you! Keep your head high and shine on em’ as you wear this tee because you got the juice, lil’ sis.
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Comfort is non-negotiable. These leggings are that and so much more. Wear them during gym class or when you go out with your friends. An oversized sweatshirt or t-shirt will make them stand out.
OOH! SHE’S OFF THE CHAIN KEYCHAIN CHARM You got the keys, lil’ sis. The key to success, the key to beauty, and the key to education. Every door you open this school year will bid you a warm welcome. This keychain charm is inspired by your bright future.
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BROWN SKIN BEAUTY LIP GLOSS SET When you speak, the girlies will listen up! Swipe on this strawberry-flavored, veganfriendly lip gloss, and your words will immediately command attention. You’ve got 8 colors to play with!
FUNFRIENDS,FOCUS,YEAR:SCHOOLSUCCESSFUL Three Things You Need For A Successful School Year: Focus, Friends, Fun BY SAEEDA RUFFIN 4 | August 2022
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Young queen, it’s your season to be the BEST! A new school year is coming at you, and you have the potential to do amazing things this year. Now is the time to plan for the future and envision your best year EVER! Start it off right and everything you need to happen this year will fall right into place. If you kick it off the wrong way, you will find yourself working harder than you need to.
FOCUS Girl, you have got to focus! There is no getting around that. Your grades are super important, and you must always keep that in mind. You have the brightest future waiting for you, but you must get through these high school years first. People, situations, and ridiculous stuff will try to offset you. Drown out the noise so you can focus with a clear mind. Just get your mind straight and handle your business.
FRIENDS Build your squad with people who you “get” and who “get” you. Y’all should have stuff in common and be sure to choose people who are positive. Trust when they say you don’t want or need drama in your life. Watch what people do and listen to what they say. Beyond that, believe them when they show you who they are…the first time! Your REAL friends can make this year phenomenal. Get ready to have all the fun with your friends -- we’re talking fall festivals, school dances, holiday parties, movie nights and so much more! FUN Do not leave off the fun! Your teenage years are supposed to be some of the most amazing moments. Get involved at school and in the community. You would be surprised at all the awesome opportunities and good times you can have when you’re involved with groups and doing volunteer activities. Of course, your crew will always offer a fantastic time. Y’all should all be moving forward in a positive and productive direction because all of you should want each other to be successful! Hang out, do good work, and make this school year the dopest one of your life!
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Every school year brings its own questions and challenges. The ques tion that mostly stays in the forefront of a young queen’s mind is what type of year will you have? Truth is, every year is different, and after what you have been through so far in your teenage years, it makes total sense to wonder, but you have the power within you to make this year beyond phenomenal. It’s time for a friendship checkup.
GREATNESS...EXPECTPERIOD!
Glass ceilings are meant to be shattered. Trails are meant to be blazed. Goals are meant to be achieved. Who said that it can’t be you who makes a difference in this world? Who said you can’t rise to the top and exceed all expectations?
You are full of potential. Talent, intelligence, and beauty, inside and out, make up the essence of who you are. Those things are the keys to you becoming your best self. That’s right, young queen… no limits and no settling. Believe and you will achieve!
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The only words you need to hold onto are those that are sprinkled with positivity and spoken with respect. Never forget that you are royalty. This school year, and every day, you have a choice to set ex pectations and expect nothing less than greatness. People and things may try to disturb your flow. When that happens, tune out the naysayers. Don’t let anyone or anything kill your vibe. For this school year, make a conscious effort to choose YOU. Make a commitment to choose YOUR SUCCESS.
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Turn on some music and start dreaming up your grandest vision for the school year. Grab the most beautiful images and words, then start pasting! When you're done, hang it in your bedroom to remain inspired every day. • Tape • (orPosterboardacorkboardwithpushpins)
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Vision boards are typically reserved for the new year, but why wait until 2023? With a new school year at your doorstep, it’s time to get serious about the goals you want to accomplish, both personally and academically. GIRL TYLER what you’ll need: Started! Vision boards are a source of inspiration and a way to keep forgotten dreams in sight. When you're dealing with difficulties at school or home, your vision board can be a visual aid to see your life more clearly instead of being de fined by your current situation.
DIY Vision Board Back to School
There are no rules here! Use it as a guide to map out your future career path or write out shortterm and long-term goals. Make a collage of images that reflect how you see your future self. A vision board can showcase positive quotes. You can even fill it with pictures of people you admire. Most importantly, add a picture of your self to your vision board. You’re the star of your dreams, so it’s only right.
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Your friends need you just as much as you need them. They've entrusted you with their most private thoughts and deepest secrets. Your tribe knows that your loyalty runs deep! Are you going above and beyond to hold them down like they uplift you? It’s time for a friendship checkup. As you grow into the young woman you're destined to become, your friends are on a similar journey. They'll experience heartbreak, disappointment, and bad days, just like you. Our teenage years are spent learning how to make friends and how to avoid peer pressure. Friendship is a two-way street; you should prioritize your friends’ feelings and support them when they need you. After all, you're in this together. GIRL TYLER
How can you support your friends along the journey? It’s simple, just ask. Make a list of ways you plan to maintain relationships and support your friends during the 2022-2023 school year, and beyond.
BY RACQUEL PARKER Summer was a blast but now it’s time to get back to the school grind! We’ve got the perfect uplifting and empowering songs to get you ready for school. Listen to them as you get ready in the mornings and get pumped to take on the day. Need a little pick me up after school? The Too Cool For School Playlist is sure to give you that extra push of motivation you need to slay the day before, during, and after school! 1. Keepin’ It CUTE by Lani Love 2. New Day by Alicia Keys 3. Level Up by Ciara 4. Cool Off by Missy Elliot 5. Go To School by That Girl Lay Lay, Tha Slay Gang 6. Run The World (Girls) by Beyoncé 7. The Glow by Victoria Monét 8. Dope Girl Magic by Tank and The Bangas 9. Coming in Hot by Andy Mineo, Lecrae 10. Unstoppable by Koryn Hawthorne 11. Good Morning Gorgeous by Mary J. Blige 12. I Can Have It All by DJ Khaled, Bryson Tiller, Meek Mill, H.E.R. 13. We Win (Space Jam: A New Legacy) by Lil Baby, Kirk Franklin 14. Grown (from Grown-ish) by Chloe x Halle 15. Vibrate Higher by Londrelle, Lalah Delia 16. Girl Gang by Ciara, Kelly Rowland 17. Feel Good Song by Solange 18. I Can by Nas 19. Dreams by Ashanti 20. Made It by Teyana Taylor SCAN HERE TO LISTEN TO THIS PLAYLIST & MORE! TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL Playlist 10 | August 2022
THIS IS WHERE IZZY & LIV TEENS DESERVE ALL THE SHINE! WE ABSOLUTELY ADORE SEEING YOU BEAUTIFUL, BRILLIANT, QUEENS SHOWING OFF YOUR NEW BOXES. HERE ARE A FEW SNAPSHOTS FROM JUNE ’22. Teen Beauties Share your pictures and videos on social media (with your parent’s permission of course), with the hashtags #izzyandliv #brownsugarboxteens and tag us @izzyandliv. Zaria W. WINNER
CALLING ALL MAGICAL BLACK Girls! You could be the star in our next brown sugar box teens magazine! SHARE YOUR PICTURES AND VIDEOS ON SOCIAL MEDIA (WITH YOUR PERMISSIONPARENT’SOFCOURSE), WITH THE HASHTAGS #BROWNSUGARBOXTEENS#IZZYANDLIV AND TAG US @IZZYANDLIV
