In a world where light skin, light eyes and long “real” hair are sought after features, Chika Okoro tells us how she copes, and what we can do to unlearn this deep rooted, destructive mindset. Okoro is a second year MBA student at Stanford. Passionate about race and gender equality, she is excited to raise … Continue reading
After being discovered at the age of 18, Ebonee Davis left Seattle for New York City to pursue her modeling dream. In this Ted x Talk, Davis recalls her experiences as a black model in the industry. Have a look at how she emphasizes that the fashion industry does not only reflect and beauty standards, its a … Continue reading
Sunday afternoon, my mother’s kitchen Johannesburg South This is officially my first post as a married woman. Yes, me, I am married. Two weeks ago a pastor, who made a beautiful speech that involved Jungian theory, married my now husband and me. It’s still a bit dreamlike in my head but here is where I … Continue reading
Nana Yaa Asantewaa (c. 1840 – 17 October 1921) was appointed queen mother of Ejisu of the Ashanti Empire—now part of modern-day Ghana—by her brother Nana Akwasi Afrane Okpese, the Ejisuhene “ruler of Ejisu”. Prior to European colonization, the Ashanti people developed an influential West African empire. Asantewaa was the Gatekeeper of the “Golden Stool” (Sika ‘dwa) during this powerful Ashanti Confederacy (Asanteman), an independent federation of Asanti … Continue reading
She’s everything in one, a chef, teacher, psychologist, repairman, magician, singer, doctor, referee, and even a lawyer. Why a lawyer? She could win an argument with a single statement- “because I said so.” You could search high and low for something you’ve lost, and you’re kind of convinced that it’s disappeared off the face of … Continue reading
![Why Black Lives [Don’t] Matter In Africa](https://mygirlsquad.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/c96c2e1df817ca886225cc7cfbc4b89f.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Why Black Lives [Don’t] Matter In Africa")
Five years after the revolution, Tunisia’s black minority has yet to experience the freedoms enjoyed by other citizens. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAJPeopleAndPower%2Fvideos%2F1377600742286094%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Video Source Aljazeera Facebook Continue reading
Understanding police brutality for a person of color is understanding that this simply is a way of life. This video candidly shows the forgotten women of color who have become victims of police brutality in the United States. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FtheRoot%2Fvideos%2F10158513783130231%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Video Source Roots Facebook Continue reading
Our paths in life are all different. Whatever your goal or dream is, go for it. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Taraji P Henson is living proof that you shouldn’t always listen to what everyone tells you about your dreams. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgoalcast%2Fvideos%2F1364815656928954%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Video Source Goalcast Facebook Continue reading
Congratulations! You survived another month living in the world with President Trump. While some of us have been working hard and making ends meet, Donnie has been really busy too. Here’s the run down of his first 100 days. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fvicenews%2Fvideos%2F784706118356007%2F&show_text=0&width=400 Video Source Vice News Facebook Continue reading
Nothing hurts more than being dragged by “BLACK TWITTER” Video Source Evelyn from The Internets Youtube Continue reading
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