Navigating the social media sea can be difficult to say the least. There are however always truths that we all know well. You send a “LMAO I CAN’T STOP LAUGHING” text to your friend while you have a straight face in real-life. Those precious people who re-post and believe everything they see, like an article … Continue reading
Using a mix of poetry and narrative, Rupi Kaur weaves together a powerful and cathartic story – which in spite of great trauma, ends where it begins – by restoring the feeling of home within your body. Continue reading
Social media can be tricky but here are some truths to it. There are three levels to sadness. One: remaining silent Two: crying Three: removing WhatsApp profile picture and status. When your friend breaks up with their ex, you have to unfriend their ex on social media too and heaven forbid, you dare like their … Continue reading
New Orleans just got a whole lot more interesting! Meet the Caramel Curves Motorcycle Club, the all-black women’s biker club rocking New Orleans. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fajplusenglish%2Fvideos%2F928765513931623%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Video Source AJ+ and NOLA Motorbike Queens Facebook Continue reading
If you need some much-needed spice to your day, you have to watch this video entitled Hijabi. It’s the perfect girl empowerment song and video that has gone viral for all the right reasons! Shout out to Leah Vernon who is featured in this video. Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmonahaydar%2Fvideos%2F1335810493166667%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Video source Mona Haydar Facebook Continue reading
You’ve just about had it with your job. Your bills have been way too disrespectful, and your co-worker is two cents shy of a funeral. This week just began, and you’re already dealing with passive aggressive racist comments on a social media post you commented on. The only thing you want to do is sink … Continue reading
What a week of bigotry, petty and clap backs to end the month! If you missed this week’s messiness we’ve got all the tea for you. Grab a cup and read through. Angela Rye Chile, when I tell you Ms. Angela Rye came through and tow-up CNN! Watch the video in FULL to see why: … Continue reading
Day 2 had some stunning looks. Designers showcased more formal and dramatic collections. We loved the use of color and attention to details in Rubicon’s collection as well as the palette by Aya Velase. Here are some highlights. Edda Gimnes Sisiano Stitch and Steel Rubicon Heart and Heritage T’Niche Lumin Leandi Mulder Nivadni Sewnath … Continue reading
#MyGirlSquad is at #SAFashionWeek2017 and we thought we should take you along to see SA’s most talented designers! Here are our favorite looks from Day 1. All photos are courtesy of Ivan, Planet Ivan // Official SAFW Collections Photographer. Continue reading
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (1900–1978) was born in Abeokuta, in present-day Ogun State, Nigeria. She was one of the first women to attend Abeokuta Grammar School in 1914. She was a Nigerian feminist and political leader who was the leading advocate of women’s rights in her country during the first half of the 20th century. In 1944, … Continue reading
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