Watching the documentary Dark Girls recently was an eye-opening experience. Growing up I had never really paid a lot of attention to the conflict that ensues within our race based on complexion, let alone did I know it to be called colorism. To some its just another -ism in a sea of biases that hurt … Continue reading
Category Archives: Culture
A Valedictorian’s Speech to an HBCU College Graduating Class
Congratulations! Once again we’ve managed to get through the tough years of education and impossible teachers. The caps and gowns worn through our preschool, elementary, middle and high school graduations has served their true purpose for getting us ready for the next years of learning. The purpose this time—to get us prepared for reality. HBCU’s … Continue reading
Dreaming Big Doesn’t Mean What We Think It Does
Whenever I hear the words “Dream Big”, I automatically get images of people wanting to become a millionaire or the next Beyonce. These people usually tend to begrudge anyone who doesn’t wish to reach the same goals as them. I once told a friend that I wanted to be a writer, perhaps own a small … Continue reading
Yummy eats: Kenyan Mandazi
Made in the east African region, Kenyan Mandazi or Ndao have been around for generations. These delicious treats are best eaten in the morning with a cup of tea or coffee, as a snack in between meals or with dinner. These are the perfect snack for hosting a get together for new years or Football … Continue reading
Natural hair lines: Has hair typing created a new standard of beauty among naturalistas?
Going natural is a liberating experience, but some have realized that being natural comes with its own standards of beauty that may isolate naturals with certain hair types. Let’s explore the invisible lines drawn from hair typing/stereotyping. For many growing up like me, hair has always had a standard of beauty. Young girls were considered … Continue reading
Gender and Race Gap: Open Letter to my male friend
Dear Friend, A few months ago we bumped into each other after not seeing or speaking for more than a few years. Remember that wedding. How we sat at the back talking as we waited for the proceedings to begin? We used to be in class together. Actually, I was in class as you bunked … Continue reading
Dear Young Girls
Dear Young girls, It’s okay to be young, remember you don’t get a chance to do it twice. Take the time to enjoy it while you can because by the time you know it adulthood is smacking you right in your face. Don’t ever let what others girls your age determine what you do or … Continue reading
Passing it forward: teaching our children financial literacy
As a parent, tackling finances and trying to make ends meet are a challenge. There are a lot of circumstances that occur on a whim that forces you to cough out a pretty penny just to fix. While trying to juggle medical bills and the rent there isn’t much left to go around. Naturally, as … Continue reading
China – What’s the deal Africa?
Let us start at the beginning. During the 1950s China signed the first official trade agreement between multiple African countries which included Algeria, Egypt, Guinea, Somalia, Morocco and Sudan. At the time of this signing China was to begin cultivating and offering support to African countries in the form of economic prospective, technical and … Continue reading
[VIDEO] Black and single? This could be the reason why
Video retrieved from African Wedding Magazine. We would like to know what you think? If you are in this situation do you agree or disagree with these issues – sound off in the comments below or in the poll. Take Our Poll
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