In a world where people of color are often forgotten disrespected and misrepresented, here’s what Alicia Garza shares on what you can do to keep up the fight. Video Source Fusion Youtube Continue reading
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They Are Suing Shell!
This Nigerian Tribal King has had enough of the oil companies that he’s taken them to court! Here’s why: https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Faljazeera%2Fvideos%2F10154908915498690%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Video Source: Al Jazeera English Facebook Continue reading
Ilhan Omar’s Victory Is A Victory For Us All
Our #WCW this week is Ilhan Omar. She has become the first Somali – American US Legislator. Here’s her story. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Famypoehlersmartgirls%2Fvideos%2F10155357748244338%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Video Source: Amy Poehler’s Facebook Continue reading
IMPURE, By Leah Vernon
With winter creeping in, now is a good time to grab a few good reads and get cozy. Leah Vernon’s Impure should be one book you should get. This book already has some great reviews. Refreshing, intense and great summer read. I have already given this book to a number of other people. Keep on, … Continue reading
It’s Not All Bad In Trump Land
We’re still in our feelings about the President -elect, BUT we scooped up some feel-good news to help us all get through this week. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPopSugarCelebrity%2Fvideos%2F10154795939024824%2F&show_text=0&width=400 Continue reading
What Dark Skinned People Will Never Tell You
Growing up with darker skin is a challenge within itself. Watch this video and see how it shaped these people’s childhoods and how they are dealing with it now. Repost from Buzzfeed Continue reading
I Like Myself, America
I Like Myself, America and You Can’t Stop Me by Quinta Brunson. Watch how Quinta from BuzzFeed discusses the entertainment industry and how she has overcome certain perspectives in order to be her best self. Continue reading
Hugs and Intimates
We love featuring Black Female Business Owners so meet Mary Blessing Ramodisa. Lingerie and Plus sizes are her callings. Here’s what she had to say about Hugs&Intimates. What do you do? I am the Managing Owner at Hugs&Intimates. We offer a variety of undergarments to curvy women and women who struggle to get sizes, e.g., … Continue reading
How To Raise A Feminist – by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
This is a letter penned by the feminist author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie who was asked how to raise a feminist. Dear Ijeawele, What joy. And what lovely names: Chizalum Adaora. She is so beautiful. Only a day old and she already looks curious about the world. Your note made me cry. You know how I get foolishly emotional … Continue reading
How Much do White People Know About Black Hair?
Giselle from CentricTV takes it to the streets of New York City to find out what White people REALLY know about Black hair. Have a watch here: Continue reading
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