Charlotte Makgomo Mannya was born in Ramokgopa in the Polokwane (Pietersburg) District on April 7 1874. She received a missionary education at Edwards Memorial School in the Eastern Cape in the early 1880s. In 1885, after the discovery of diamonds, Maxeke moved to Kimberley with her family. While in Kimberley, she became a teacher. She … Continue reading
Florence Onyebuchi “Buchi” Emecheta was born in the Nigerian city of Lagos on 21 July in 1944. Her family was very poor and her mother did not have a formal education. The family only had enough money to send her brother to school. Her father passed away when she was eight years old but Emecheta was discovered by … Continue reading
Le’jemalik: Where Tradition and Women Empowerment Meet Meet Huda Quhshi the founder of Le’jemalik Beauty Salon, located in Brooklyn, New York. Le’jemalik (“for your beauty” in Arabic) is a salon that primarily caters to hijab wearing Muslim women. In some traditions of Islam it’s forbidden for women to show their hair to men outside of … Continue reading
Little things to do for your loved one We live in this fast-paced, technology-filled world where we often forget those closest to us. Often I watch my friends, family members, people around me and wonder why they treat their significant others, so ordinarily. How come they go for days on end not on “talking terms”? … Continue reading
At only 16 years of age Yara Sayeh Shahidi is dropping some serious knowledge in this video. Take a look. Continue reading
It has been some time my lovelies! Well I’m back, and better. After allowing 2016 to be life’s L of the century, I’ve been working on pulling inspiration to make 2017 a huge win. The best way to do that is draw inspiration from strong and inspirational people. So, in typical Tiara fashion, I’ve … Continue reading
Little things to do for your loved one We live in this fast-paced, technology-filled world where we often forget those closest to us. Often I watch my friends, family members, people around me and wonder why they treat their significant others, so ordinarily. How come they answer the phone like “Hello, howzit, ya ok bye.” … Continue reading
Robert Smith is best known as the founder of private equity shop, Vista Equity Partners. Primarily known for fixing enterprise software outfits, Vista’s work has propelled Smith to the elite echelon of African-American billionaires. Now, The Network Journal reports that Smith is flexing his financial muscle by offering to sponsor the education of … Continue reading
With the furor caused by the #muslimban and anti-immigration rhetoric, we can’t help but shed light on the plight of the black Muslim female who is often overlooked during the discussions of issues affecting the Muslim world. She has to persevere through rigorous security screenings, racial profiling, and discrimination. We spoke to Leah Vernon, a … Continue reading
The 23rd annual SAG awards took place this past Saturday. Our favorite winners of the night were the female-led cast of Hidden Figures which was awarded the SAG for Outstanding Performance by a a cast in a motion Picture. We also can’t not mention the brilliance that is Denzel Washington who not only directed … Continue reading
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