Dedicated to all the women celebrating their friendship and curls.
It was an eventful year, to say the least. On a positive note, giant pandas were removed from the endangered species list, the price of avocados fell quite pleasantly (yay guacamole!), major breakthroughs were made with regards to cures for cancer, the Olympic, and Paralympic games took place once again this year and Harry Potter … Continue reading
If you follow me on social media you are aware that I have listened to the new Solange album about 1 million times. I have to say that I adore every single song. In honour of such I would like to take a moment to highlight my fav lines from each song. Rise Walk in … Continue reading
Yes, I do realize that I inserted an “e” in the word relationships. I want to put emphasis on the root word, relate. The simple definition means: to show or make a connection between (two or more things); to understand and like or have sympathy for someone or something; to tell (something, such as story) … Continue reading
We agree with Amandla, growing up with black people does not make you an honorary black. Check out this video featuring Amandla Stenberg. (Original video by Teen Vogue) Continue reading
Black girl magic all around the Olympics! If it’s not Simone Biles, it’s Simone Manuel, and if it’s not Gabby Douglas its this inspiring young woman from Brasil. Watch: Continue reading
If you haven’t got it by now, Friend, I want to clarify things with you. I am not your attack dog, I am not your loud black friend you can hide behind when you start trouble, I am not your punchline due to your lack of personality, and I am certainly not your sidekick made to run to your side at your convenience before being tossed back into the shadows until I’m needed again. Continue reading
Having recently gone through a breakup I was reminded of this beautiful piece of Christian poetry by Janette…ikz. Take a look below. Compiled by Hulisani Khorombi, Assistant Editor #MyGirlSquad Continue reading
Fresh off the holiday weekend and you’re not feeling like getting back to the grind? Check out this interview of Nick Minaj for Time Magazine. Video Source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uckt7hqmvFg Compiled by Leslie Matthews Continue reading
There is nothing more lit than being a black female in 2016. Sure there are socio-economical problems that we will have to continue fighting against for a long time BUT wow how awesome is it to be able to absorb the skins sun rays and have hair that defies gravity? Continue reading
How many parents find themselves being inspired by their children to do better? Of course, we encourage our children to be the best they can be at anything, whether it’s sports, music, excellence in school etc. However, it’s rarely talked about how children inspire parents to be the best that they can be. Over the … Continue reading
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