Patricia E. Bath, an ophthalmologist and laser scientist, is an innovative research scientist and advocate for blindness prevention, treatment, and cure. Born on November 4, 1942, in Harlem, Manhattan, Bath is the daughter of Rupert and Gladys Bath. Her father, an immigrant from Trinidad, was a newspaper columnist, a merchant seaman and the first black … Continue reading
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Restaurant review: Sumting Fresh
If you are looking for affordable street gourmet food in South Africa, this restaurant is certainly the place to be. We were there and have to share the experience! Sumting Fresh is a street style restaurant that treated bloggers to a tasting at their restaurant reboot in Johannesburg, South Africa. The meals were certainly tasty … Continue reading
#WCW Hope Wiseman
At the age of 25, WAGS Atlanta cast member, Hope Wiseman is the founder of Mary and Main a dispensary set to open up in Prince George’s County, Maryland, making Wiseman the youngest dispensary owner in the U.S. Continue reading
STRIVING WITH VITILIGO: LELETI KHUMALO
Leleti Khumalo, best known for her role as the South African film Sarafina (1992) has not only pioneered as an actress but also an activist for the skin condition vitiligo.The actress discovered that she had the condition at the age of 24 and has not allowed it to deter her success. Vitiligo is a skin … Continue reading
A short documentary on Winnie Mandela
With the events of her funeral this weekend we have to share this short documentary on her life. Take a look: Continue reading
GENDER GENDER | SAFW DAY 4 RECAP
Last night the fashion scene took a bit of a break from the Women’s fashion and gave us slick Men’s fashion to look at. We were treated to up and coming talent thanks to the Mini and GQ competition. Young designers were given the opportunity to show off their collections. The stand out collection and … Continue reading
SAFW SS18 | DAY 3 RECAP
FLOWERS, PRINTS AND THINGS Today’s shows were nothing short of entertaining at South African Fashion Week. Between the delicious Cruz watermelon flavoured drinks and the Appetiser brand activations we dived straight into the business of the night. Black Coffee’s collection gave us beautiful and bold pieces that reminisced the 60’s era with their bold colors … Continue reading
SAFW SS18 | DAY 2 IN PICTURES
We have all the pictures from last night and have picked our fav for you. Take a look! BEACHCULT SPRING | SUMMER 2018 JUDITH-ATELIER SPRING | SUMMER 2018 HELON MELON SPRING | SUMMER 2018 ERRE SPRING | SUMMER 2018 AMANDA LAIRD CHERRY SPRING | SUMMER 2018 MANTSHO SPRING | SUMMER 2018 … Continue reading
DAY TWO RECAP : #SAFW – CHUNKY WOOLS AND AFRICAN FINESS
Day two fashion week kicked off with a beach flair and African print. Designers gave the audience bright colors against solid primary colors. The stand out collections came from DUT with their Rise of The Oxx line. This experimental collection included chunky woolen cardigans in the classic greys and whites as well as exhibiting some … Continue reading
SAFW SS18 | DAY 1 IN PICTURES
SA Fashion Week Spring/ Summer 2018 Woolworths Style By SA designers in pictures Rich Mnisi #SS18 Thebe Magugu #SS18 Wanda Lephoto #SS18 Continue reading