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Bride Trade. Fighting Tanzania’s child bride tradition.
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Bride Trade. Fighting Tanzania’s child bride tradition.

Posted on January 24, 2018 by #mygirlsquad • Leave a comment

In Tanzania, it is against the law to marry underage girls. The punishment for those responsible – the husband and the parents of the bride who allowed the wedding to happen – is up to 30 years in prison. Nevertheless, there are families who continue to follow the tradition and attempt to marry their daughters … Continue reading →

I Thought I Had To Be “Masculine” To Be Strong
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I Thought I Had To Be “Masculine” To Be Strong

Posted on January 23, 2018 by #mygirlsquad • Leave a comment

“A man without his pride is courageous” – A spoken word poem by Asma Elbadawi   Continue reading →

Viola Davis is still our fav
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Viola Davis is still our fav

Posted on January 22, 2018 by #mygirlsquad • Leave a comment

Actress Viola Davis gave a passionate speech at the Women’s March in Los Angeles last week and we had to share.   Watch it here:     Sourced from Youtube Continue reading →

The Black Hair Experience
Culture / Fashion & Beauty

The Black Hair Experience

Posted on January 18, 2018 by #mygirlsquad • 1 Comment

Black hair is always policed and politicized. Watch Daphne Lee, a.k.a Miss Black USA story. Source ATTN Facebook Continue reading →

Why Do We Send Abused Teens To Prison?
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Why Do We Send Abused Teens To Prison?

Posted on January 17, 2018 by #mygirlsquad • Leave a comment

A black teenage girl has a 1 in 18 chance of going to prison in her lifetime, while it’s a 1 in 111 chance for her white counterpart. Source The Root Facebook Continue reading →

Racism and Colorism In The Latino Community
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Racism and Colorism In The Latino Community

Posted on January 16, 2018 by #mygirlsquad • Leave a comment

This Love and Hip Hop: Miami star is educating viewers on racism and colorism in the Latino community. Source Remezcla Continue reading →

#Lituation on the dancefloor
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#Lituation on the dancefloor

Posted on January 12, 2018 by #mygirlsquad • 2 Comments

You know that when the beat drops and you can’t help your black self but to dance along (and for those of us rhythmically challenged like myself, nod along). Well, we want to help you right along this 2018 with some dance moves to add to your collection.   Sourced from Facebook Continue reading →

{VIDEO} What Afro-Latinos Want You To Know
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{VIDEO} What Afro-Latinos Want You To Know

Posted on January 11, 2018 by #mygirlsquad • Leave a comment

With the discussion of Afro-Latino’s being under the spotlight lately we couldn’t help but think about this video. Time to talk about micro-aggressions like: “Arregla la raza.”   Sourced from YouTube     Continue reading →

An Ode to natural hair
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An Ode to natural hair

Posted on January 10, 2018 by #mygirlsquad • Leave a comment

This lyrical stanza written and recited by @andymkosi glorifies the South African natural and we love it. Take a look here.   Sourced from Facebook             Continue reading →

{VIDEO} Black Or African American?
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{VIDEO} Black Or African American?

Posted on January 9, 2018 by #mygirlsquad • Leave a comment

What do you identify as? Black or African American? Watch this video on how some locals navigate between the two.     Sourced from YouTube Continue reading →

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