We always have a choice; to either focus on everything that is wrong with us and with the world, or to consciously rise above our limitations and go for what we want against all odds. If you are in need some inspiration today you have to watch this video about Xatyiswa who has honestly overcome … Continue reading
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We built this country
If you were ever in doubt about how much America needs people of color then this video should put things into perspective for you. Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
Successful Women Think Differently
It is almost the end of the year. It may not have gone how you had imagined it but a new year is almost upon us. Watch this 5 min video and it may just help you the into the groove for 2018. Sourced from Youtube Continue reading
#OneChipChallenge
Have you tried the #OneChipChallenge? Two co-anchor in Philadelphia took up the challenge to eat one extremely hot, individually wrapped Paqui tortilla chip. You have got to watch how our girl Rahel Solomon (who is Ethiopian) championed through it. Sorry, Jim Donovan! Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
[VIDEO] The African Turkish Community
Meet the black Turkish community. Source Dutch Turks.nl Facebook Continue reading
These Women Made A Way From No Way
The people of Gee’s Bend, Alabama faced slavery, share-cropping, the Great Depression, flood, and a racist sheriff who cut off essential ferry access to the community. Nevertheless, the community persisted. Source Timeline Facebook Continue reading
Little Haiti Is Getting A New Face
We often hear of gentrification occurring in black neighborhoods, however there’s a new type of gentrification that is threatening these communities. Climate gentrification may be the latest threat to historically black neighborhoods in South Florida. (This video was made with support from Participant Media) Source The Root Facebook Continue reading
{VIDEO} “10 Things I want to say to a Black Man”
As the weekend approahes we are here for this beautiful poem. Watch it here: Continue reading
Nigerian women repping for the Olympics
Seun Adigun (competed in the 100 meter hurdles at the London Olympics in 2012), Ngozi Onwumere and Akuoma Omeoga have made history and will be making the the first ever African appearance in the winter Olympic for the bobsled competition. Adigun, a U.S.-based former sprinter who ran for Nigeria in the 2012 Summer Olympics in … Continue reading
Let’s play ‘Hair Nah’
This new web game Hair Nah!, in which you play a black woman swatting away those problematic paws gunning for the glory that sits atop your head, comes at a time where there’s renewed focus on what to do and what not to do with black women’s hair. We are here for it and can’t wait … Continue reading
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