Shamontiel L. Vaughn

Shamontiel is a freelancer with 18 years of journalism and editing experience, along with being a three-time dog owner (Lab/German Shepherd mix, purebred German Shepherd, Hound mix).

Black Girl in a Doggone World™

By Shamontiel L. Vaughn

Diamonds are supposed to be a girl's best friend. For this sista (and other black folks), dogs are better. Join me, dog lovers!

Homegrown Tales

Window Shopping

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