Each week we get the opportunity to hear and share inspiring stories of friendship, sisterhood and love. This week story is by Musonda and Phethego. They have been friends for 9 years and both come from South Africa. Me and my girl PT as I call her, have been friends for 8 years going onto 9 … Continue reading
Each week we get the opportunity to hear and share inspiring stories of friendship, sisterhood and love. This week story is by Eguono Ponius and Stacie Reeves. They have been friends for 21 years and both come from Michigan. Eguono’s story: We met through Stacie’s cousin Erica. I had always seen her in passing. I … Continue reading
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Who is Annette Wright and what is Alafia Foundation about? I am an entrepreneur who has worked in the construction field for over 30 years. A person who works everyday, basically 9-5 like most people, who one day saw the tragic results of Hurricane Katrina on television while preparing dinner. I was moved to tears … Continue reading
Time to pull the plug! Reblog via EGL Fall is right round the corner and we know those energy bills will start rising. Saving energy and money around the house is as easy as pulling the plug. We have a list of electronics you SHOULD (or shouldn’t) unplug to save you some coins! Unplug It! … Continue reading
Detroit Women’s Empowerment Expo 2015 Reblog from EGL, everythinggl.com Thousands of women convened at the Radio One Detroit’s 2nd Annual Women’s Empowerment Expo at the Cobo Center in Detroit, August 15, 2015. The event drew a large crowd of women looking to empower themselves and receive words of wisdom from keynote speaker Iyanla Vanzant. The … Continue reading
Recently Forbes came out with an article listing the “6 Emerging Female Entrepreneurs To Watch In Africa.” The article highlighted entrepreneurs from different countries within Africa. In the previous month the venture capital industry became aware of growing success of female entrepreneurs. This came to fruition by early stage venture firm First Round Capital. The … Continue reading
Dedicated to all the teachers and budding bookworms looking for some good books for the summer! Our contributor Mr. Devere Kelley of East Kentwood High School Library, Grand Rapids, MI put together the Best Fiction for Adults 2015 Summer Reading List. We will be sharing more of his recommendations monthly. So share with your friends … Continue reading
Beauty has always had its standard dictated by magazines and makeup houses. The standard has always had a bias that many could not relate to. Specifically in Africa, the under exposure of African beauty as a standard has not been thoroughly explored. Darker shades are not emphasized for mainstream magazines, and frustration around this issue … Continue reading
We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses on Najeema Iman. Najeema Imanis a self taught independent wearable art and accessory designer. Born in Queens, New York, breed in Detroit, MI, she is inspired by all of the textures, sounds, and flavors that the … Continue reading
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