This week kicks off with the South African Spring Summer Fashion Week 2018. The event was certainly star-studded with influencers and personalities but the main attraction for the open night was the Woolworths Style by SA Show. The shows’ formal wear reminisced the 80’s with the stripped pantsuits and wide leg fit for the …
In honor of Black Panther we needed to repost this article from our archives! From the 18th to the early 20th century in Benin the armed forces were led by the Mino, a fierce all-female army tasked with guarding the palace, royalty and fighting for the territory of Benin, then known as Dahomey. When European …
C.O.R.E. is an online magazine created to uplift and empower young women between the ages of 12-18. Through content development, fashion, beauty, financial, as well as on-site development, C.O.R.E has helped shaped the lives of many young women. Recently I had the pleasure of speaking to the women behind this organization and discovered that C.O.R.E …
We can all agree that black women are seldom given credit where credit is due. Watch this interview with the founder and activist Tarana Burke, who started the campaign about a decade ago. In this conversation we also hear from Alicia Garza, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, and Soraya Chemaly, a journalist who covers the intersection …
You’ve seen the # floating around South African social media: Men are trash. What does it really mean and are we simply overreacting and stereotyping? In case you needed to be reminded, a 2016 report on Victims of Crime by Statistics SA‚ found that one in every four women faced violence from within their own homes …
Sammy Sosa’s skin bleaching has reminded us that the anti-black sentiment in the African diaspora communities south of the border is still rampant. Afro-Latino communities also face the problematic issues of colorism just like their northern American neighbors. We love this video of four Afro Latina women going against the grain and loving their melanin. …
Black hair has always been a political and cultural form of expression. The relationship Black women have with their hair has been a complex one. Accompanied with trials, happiness and sometimes sadness. Video Source Cocoa Butter Facebook
Historically, communities of color experience unique and considerable challenges in accessing mental health services. However we always seem to dust it under the carpet. Here are some shocking facts that we need to realize. According to the US HHS Office of Minority Health: Adult Black Americans are 20 percent more likely to report serious psychological distress than …
Stealthing is a practice where men secretly remove or damage condoms without their partners’ knowledge.
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
Nothing hurts more than being dragged by “BLACK TWITTER” Video Source Evelyn from The Internets Youtube
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
Do you remember the one time you were in class and on your period? You sat down strategically, making sure that your pad and sitting angle was perfectly aligned with the universe. There needed to be zero chance of any embarrassing leaks that would make you the subject of lunch break gossip for a few …
The importance of relationships in the black community is sometimes not expressed enough. We are always at odds with the systems of society that we often create wars in our circles. Surrounding ourselves with people who matter allows us to have a space that we can flourish in. This video shows the beauty in black …
Colombia was one of the first town in the Americas founded by former slaves. 400 years later, its residents still hold on to their African roots. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Faljazeera%2Fvideos%2F10155033864388690%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Aljazeera Facebook
We always try to protect our children, sisters, mothers, aunties and friends from creeps who have the opportunity to potentially affect us negatively – mentally, emotionally, financially and physically. however, we always ignore the big elephant in the room that is the continuos danger for women everyday. Male Privilege. This video by MENSXP explains why. …
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 …
This past weekend, I attended the Detroit Sister March in support of the Women’s March in Washington. Filled with mixed emotions, I went alone. The mixed feelings I had festered during the week, didn’t seem to leave once I got there. We began the march chanting in unison, with silent pockets of people taking in …
We had the opportunity to chat with the incomparable Ericka Hart. Ericka Hart is a woman on a mission! She’s a sex educator, writer, and a performer. She has graced the pages of the Washington Post, Refinery 29 and AFROPUNK. Ericka is also a breast cancer survivor who has changed the way we see cancer …
Afro-Mexicans are still struggling to find an identity in Mexico. They fight racism daily and are still misrepresented and often times forgotten. Video source Fusion Youtube.
Everyone’s favorite Awkard Black Girl talks Trump and Pu**y with Conan Video Source Team Coco youtube
Growing up with darker skin is a challenge within itself. Watch this video and see how it shaped these people’s childhoods and how they are dealing with it now. Repost from Buzzfeed
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
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
In the age of short messages, memes, and clap-backs, nothing makes a text, caption or social media post more animated than an emoji. Emoji’s have become their own language. We use them in many different ways of communication and have been very effective at expressing thought. But where did emoji’s come from? Check this out: … Continue reading
Copenhagen is one cool place! From beautiful canals to trendy architecture, Copenhagen is fast becoming one of Europe’s beloved countries. It is also becoming famous for its walking on a stick. If Copenhagen isn’t on your travel list – here’s a reason to add it! https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FInsiderdessert%2Fvideos%2F1675900749372077%2F&show_text=0&width=400 Video Source INSIDER Facebook Continue reading
Similar to the #NODAPL protests, the indigenous people of Brazil are coming together to protest big business. A new law in the country could threaten the lives of thousands of indigenous tribes. The law would allow the government power and access over the land owned by the tribes. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fajplusenglish%2Fvideos%2F949421518532689%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Video Source A+J Facebook Continue reading
So by now Solange is a staple in your playlist and you are trying to think of new ways to switch it up. Well I am here to give you the scoop for the weekend. If you haven’t already heard of Jamilia Woods here is a quick background to the future powerhouse. She is widely … Continue reading
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