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
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
I love a good travel hack! Especially if its about to save me money on baggage fees. Check how Rachel Grant fits over 100 items into her carry on! https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbiaggiluggage%2Fvideos%2F963416457118422%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Source Biaggi Luggage Facbook 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
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
We are halfway through #SAFW2017! Today showcased the household fashion brands we’ve come to love and adore. Nothing short of amazing designs from Sun Goddess and JJ Schoeman. Here are our favorite looks. Erre Somerset Jane Vintage Zionist Chu Yan JJ Schoeman Sun Goddess Atelier Dajee EKTA Loayo Art and Creations All photos are courtesy … 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
This year’s 1st Class Collection, sponsored by Lufthansa, presented at SA Fashion Week was truly spectacular. The winner of the Lufthansa 1st Class Collections initiative, Sheila-Madge Bakker, was announced on Wednesday, 29 March for her exceptional collection inspired by Avant-garde with wearability. The natural environment provides her with endless inspiration, clearly evident through her use … 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
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