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
We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses on Anissa Mpungwe. Anissa Mpungwe is the Founder and Designer at South African fashion label Loin Cloth and Ashes. Who is Anissa Mpungwe? I’m quite a reserved person. I’m not always around people I don’t know. … Continue reading
“I hate getaways!” Said no girl ever. Traveling is so much better when you have great company and what better company than your friends to share memories with. Sometimes planning a girls getaway can be stressful and indecisive. We’ve put together some inspiration for you with these amazing AirBnB’s to seal the deal on an … Continue reading
Happiness. Everyone is in pursuit of it. Most people drive themselves into deep depression trying chasing it. I was one of those people. Following the tragic loss of two very important people in my life, two grueling months of slipping in and out of severe melancholia, and gaining nearly 20 pounds from binge eating and … Continue reading
Growing up, I looked up to so many people. Just like any other kid, I was impressed with the smallest act of heroism. Even if it was moving a turtle across the road so it wouldn’t get hurt, it made me think about how happy and safe that turtle was. Super heroes were inspirational to … Continue reading
Detroit has seen many hardships and is still undergoing a lengthy transformation back to its glory days. The city once housed a thriving music industry and is still home to the revived auto industry. In the mix of gentrification and a crumbling public school system, Detroit has birthed many entrepreneurs. One of which we would … Continue reading
New Month New Rules! If you have set some goals, you’re on the right track. If you haven’t set any goals, made any resolutions, or you’re not sure what to change – we’ve got some resolutions to get you started! If you haven’t read our guide to Queenin’ close this now and read it … Continue reading
If you a naturalista and have been on the hunt for natural hair products in South Africa then you may have probably heard of the hair range called Earthy. This week we go behind the business and look at the inspiring MUMMY MTHEMBU-FAWKES. You wouldn’t think that growing up Mummy sported short or no hair … Continue reading
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Sweet Motor City, Detroit has birthed enough black artists to rival the Harlem Renaissance. Once upon a time, Detroit was the black Hollywood of America, as many of our favorite musicians and some of the world’s sexiest music have come out of this place that also graced us with Motown Records (before they moved to … Continue reading
Have you ever looked at someone and worried why they may look so depressed or sad? You probably worry what they could be facing to look the way they do. Thinking someone may be suffering with low self-esteem maybe one thing that pops in to our head. It’s something we should never be ashamed of … Continue reading
Obama, you have done it again. These past 8 years have been nothing but ups and downs for not only you, but the whole country. Ever since the day America heard about the black guy running for president, we all knew things were going to change. And they did. photo cred:Obama Retrieved: January 17, 2016 … Continue reading
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