The people of Gee’s Bend, Alabama faced slavery, share-cropping, the Great Depression, flood, and a racist sheriff who cut off essential ferry access to the community. Nevertheless, the community persisted. Source Timeline Facebook Continue reading
Category Archives: Culture
Little Haiti Is Getting A New Face
We often hear of gentrification occurring in black neighborhoods, however there’s a new type of gentrification that is threatening these communities. Climate gentrification may be the latest threat to historically black neighborhoods in South Florida. (This video was made with support from Participant Media) Source The Root Facebook Continue reading
{VIDEO} “10 Things I want to say to a Black Man”
As the weekend approahes we are here for this beautiful poem. Watch it here: Continue reading
Nigerian women repping for the Olympics
Seun Adigun (competed in the 100 meter hurdles at the London Olympics in 2012), Ngozi Onwumere and Akuoma Omeoga have made history and will be making the the first ever African appearance in the winter Olympic for the bobsled competition. Adigun, a U.S.-based former sprinter who ran for Nigeria in the 2012 Summer Olympics in … Continue reading
Let’s play ‘Hair Nah’
This new web game Hair Nah!, in which you play a black woman swatting away those problematic paws gunning for the glory that sits atop your head, comes at a time where there’s renewed focus on what to do and what not to do with black women’s hair. We are here for it and can’t wait … Continue reading
Single? Tracee Ellis Ross has a message for you!
Ross talks about how her life choices took a certain kind of bravery, one that she encourages all women to harness. Continue reading
Afro Art giving us life
Focusing on their hair, the married duo (Regis and Kahran,) created Afro Art, a series of gorgeous portraits that has cast a spell on everyone’s eyes. The stunning photos feature girls in elaborate costuming and hairstyles, from the Baroque period (roughly, 1600-1750) to steampunk clothing and fierce high-fashion ensembles. We are here for it! Check … Continue reading
#MenAreTrash – STEALTHING
Stealthing is a practice where men secretly remove or damage condoms without their partners’ knowledge. Continue reading
December plans: Abantu Book Festival
We are well into November and naturally December plans need to be finalized. In case you still don’t know what to do between the 7th and 10th of December here is one great idea. The Abantu Book Festival. The day events are held at the Eyethu Lifestyle Centre in Mofolo, and the night sessions at … Continue reading
Behind the Business: Better Butter
Black girls stay winning. We love this video that shows how our lives could be infinitely easier every morning. Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
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