Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Johannesburg took place this past weekend at Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton in South Africa. Writer Hulisani, was on the scene and has our favorite top 8 moments of the weekend. 1.Can we please talk about how ready to wear this outfit is! The colour, the pattern, the length. This is everything. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Screams Of Silence Part 2: Recovering From Abuse
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them.” This is a very famous quote, and it relates to this topic so much. In my last post Screams of Silence part 1, I gave you the red flags of an abuser, and I gave you an guide on how to get out. As most victims … Continue reading
Melanin Fabulous! #Black Models Matter
In light of the new hashtag “#BlackModelsMatter’ inspired by the Zac Posen Bag, Ajak Deng retirement and the lack of diversity in the beauty and fashion industry, we have put together 10 amazing Black models who inspire the beauty and confidence of brown skin. A whole list of Melanin Fabulousness! Maria Borges Grace Bol … Continue reading
Black Girl Story: 100 Hearts Program
Dedicated to the girls in the 100 Heart Program at Fairfield High Preparatory School, this poem intertwined their motivational stories. I flunked the first grade. My mom on drugs, my father in love with another being that wasn’t me From then on I was blind, flunked everything. I couldn’t see. Fifth grade I learned … Continue reading
7 Friendship Deal-Breakers!
We all love our friends, but there are some friends you really have to watch out for! We have the top seven things you should never accept from any friend – ever! A best friend who won’t celebrate your success with you You know that friend. The one who pretends to support you but the moment … Continue reading
Behind The Business: Andre Williams; A. Will A. Way Art Creations
We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses Andre Williams, owner and founder of A. Will A. Way Art Creations. Andre is an artist and poet from Akron Ohio. A. Will A. Way Art Creations is a business that he started with the goal of … Continue reading
Tea, Anyone?
Recently, the weather seems to be bipolar. One week there’s snow and the next week comes warm rain. I’m not the only one wanting to scream at the sky, “What’s going on?!” Waking up to a cold morning is already a pain so why not wake up to something refreshing? Here is a classic Kenyan … Continue reading
Screams Of Silence: Speaking Out Against Abuse
This past week has brought up some feelings in me. After hearing the news that a famous pop star is going to be forced to continue working with her abuser, I did the worst thing possible by looking on the internet to see how the world would react to the topic of domestic … Continue reading
Thank you Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Dear Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, In 2013, I took the conscious decision to become a feminist. Now I know that sounds strange but hear me out. I had struggled for years and had been on the brink of wanting to be a feminist but not caring what happened to other women because it wasn’t happening to … Continue reading
#Queenin! 3 Women Making A Difference
All over the world black women are finally being acknowledged for their achievements and accomplishments. Some of them we know, but most we don’t see in the spotlight. As women, we should be empowering one another by giving recognition to women who are doing greats things. Here are three we’d like to acknowledge. Danielle Paige … Continue reading
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