Because flying schools in the United States denied her entry, she taught herself French and moved to France, earning her license from France’s well-known Caudron Brother’s School of Aviation in just seven months. Continue reading
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VIDEO: Women should stay in the kitchen
We love Meghan Markle on Suits and the story she shares about her younger self at the UN conference just gives us more reason to back her. Have a look here: Continue reading
I Am Not Your Stereotype. I Am Not My Hair.
Zodidi Jewel Gaseb conducted a TEDx Talk in Windhoek, Namibia. Watch what this lady has to say about the impacts of Western beauty ideals on women through her personal journey of wearing her hair natural. Continue reading
Memory Banda – Activist Against Child Marriage
After watching her sister get pregnant at 11, Memory vowed to defy the traditional practice ofkusasafumbi, a practice in which young girls are forced into marriage once they begin menstruation. This talk by the 18 year old is powerful and moving. Take a look here. Continue reading
Women you should know: Marie Gisèle Aimée Rabesahala
Marie Gisèle Aimée Rabesahala was born in 1929 in Madagascar. She was a politician and activist who was the first woman to hold a ministerial position in the government of Madagascar. Marie entered politics at the age of 17, campaigning on behalf of political prisoners, and becoming Madagascar’s first woman municipal Councillor, before becoming the … Continue reading
Behind the business: My Girl Squad
Founder of #MyGirlSquad, Lungiswa Moore, recently gave a TalkXTalk in Detroit. In it she was dispelling the narrative that women of color cannot get along! And asserting positive images that speak abundance and beauty in women of color. Take a look here and let us know how you feel about the current black girl narrative. … Continue reading
Women You Should Know – Barefoot Diva: Cesária Évora
The beloved Cesária Évora, well known for her sultry sounds from the Cape Verdean islands. “Cise” as she was affectionately known as, born on 27 August 1941 in Mindelo, São Vicente, Cape Verde. At the tender age of seven, her father, Justino da Cruz Évora a part-time musician, passed away and at the age of ten, … Continue reading
Doing It For The Culture
You can never be too bold, too ambitious or apologetic for who you are and what your culture is. What makes you proud to be who you are? https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FtheRoot%2Fvideos%2F10158187686675231%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Source The Root Facebook Continue reading
Women You Should Know: Egyptian Feminist Huda Sha’arawi
Huda Shaarawi made history as being one of the first outspoken female activists in Egypt. Born in Cairo, Huda lived her young life in a harem only to become a central figure in early twentieth century Egyptian feminism. As Huda’s passion and activism for women’s rights evolved over the years, so too did her political … Continue reading
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Loving My [Black] Friendships
The importance of relationships in the black community is sometimes not expressed enough. We are always at odds with the systems of society that we often create wars in our circles. Surrounding ourselves with people who matter allows us to have a space that we can flourish in. This video shows the beauty in black … Continue reading
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