It has been some time my lovelies! Well I’m back, and better. After allowing 2016 to be life’s L of the century, I’ve been working on pulling inspiration to make 2017 a huge win. The best way to do that is draw inspiration from strong and inspirational people. So, in typical Tiara fashion, I’ve … Continue reading
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The little things – Part 1
Little things to do for your loved one We live in this fast-paced, technology-filled world where we often forget those closest to us. Often I watch my friends, family members, people around me and wonder why they treat their significant others, so ordinarily. How come they answer the phone like “Hello, howzit, ya ok bye.” … Continue reading
Black Billionaire Offers Scholarship To Chibok Girls
Robert Smith is best known as the founder of private equity shop, Vista Equity Partners. Primarily known for fixing enterprise software outfits, Vista’s work has propelled Smith to the elite echelon of African-American billionaires. Now, The Network Journal reports that Smith is flexing his financial muscle by offering to sponsor the education of … Continue reading
Black, Female, and Muslim
With the furor caused by the #muslimban and anti-immigration rhetoric, we can’t help but shed light on the plight of the black Muslim female who is often overlooked during the discussions of issues affecting the Muslim world. She has to persevere through rigorous security screenings, racial profiling, and discrimination. We spoke to Leah Vernon, a … Continue reading
RECAP – SAG Awards
The 23rd annual SAG awards took place this past Saturday. Our favorite winners of the night were the female-led cast of Hidden Figures which was awarded the SAG for Outstanding Performance by a a cast in a motion Picture. We also can’t not mention the brilliance that is Denzel Washington who not only directed … Continue reading
{VIDEO} White feminism explained
Huffington Post has taken the time to explain the term white feminism. Take a look below. Continue reading
Dear Woman,
Dear Woman, Happy 2017! My well wishes might have only come nearly to the end of the first chapter of the year but it was on purpose. In order to let yourself connect & absorbs the changes that this New Year might have brought. That #NewYear-NewMe kinda deal! May this 2017 note reach you and the lady … Continue reading
Feminism Without Intersectionality Is White Supremacy
This past weekend, I attended the Detroit Sister March in support of the Women’s March in Washington. Filled with mixed emotions, I went alone. The mixed feelings I had festered during the week, didn’t seem to leave once I got there. We began the march chanting in unison, with silent pockets of people taking in … Continue reading
New year, new me
January, week one resolutions: This year I am going to run more often, get fit and in shape Totally done with unhealthy food I will be more religious and in touch with God Reading more books, is a must I will love my mother-in-law Week 2, reality: Wonderful, I’ve been running regularly. Running late and … Continue reading
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[RECAP] Women’s March On Washington
The day after Donald Trumps Inauguration saw the largest political demonstrations in the United States since the Vietnam War. Women’s Marched around the world from with the goal of promoting women’s rights, immigration reform, and health care reform; to counter Islamophobia, rape culture, and LGBTQ abuse; and to address racial inequities (e.g., Black Lives Matter), … Continue reading
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