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
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Who is Annette Wright and what is Alafia Foundation about? I am an entrepreneur who has worked in the construction field for over 30 years. A person who works everyday, basically 9-5 like most people, who one day saw the tragic results of Hurricane Katrina on television while preparing dinner. I was moved to tears … Continue reading
Time to pull the plug! Reblog via EGL Fall is right round the corner and we know those energy bills will start rising. Saving energy and money around the house is as easy as pulling the plug. We have a list of electronics you SHOULD (or shouldn’t) unplug to save you some coins! Unplug It! … Continue reading
Detroit Women’s Empowerment Expo 2015 Reblog from EGL, everythinggl.com Thousands of women convened at the Radio One Detroit’s 2nd Annual Women’s Empowerment Expo at the Cobo Center in Detroit, August 15, 2015. The event drew a large crowd of women looking to empower themselves and receive words of wisdom from keynote speaker Iyanla Vanzant. The … Continue reading
Recently Forbes came out with an article listing the “6 Emerging Female Entrepreneurs To Watch In Africa.” The article highlighted entrepreneurs from different countries within Africa. In the previous month the venture capital industry became aware of growing success of female entrepreneurs. This came to fruition by early stage venture firm First Round Capital. The … Continue reading
Dedicated to all the teachers and budding bookworms looking for some good books for the summer! Our contributor Mr. Devere Kelley of East Kentwood High School Library, Grand Rapids, MI put together the Best Fiction for Adults 2015 Summer Reading List. We will be sharing more of his recommendations monthly. So share with your friends … Continue reading
Beauty has always had its standard dictated by magazines and makeup houses. The standard has always had a bias that many could not relate to. Specifically in Africa, the under exposure of African beauty as a standard has not been thoroughly explored. Darker shades are not emphasized for mainstream magazines, and frustration around this issue … Continue reading
We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses on Najeema Iman. Najeema Imanis a self taught independent wearable art and accessory designer. Born in Queens, New York, breed in Detroit, MI, she is inspired by all of the textures, sounds, and flavors that the … Continue reading
We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses on Kalaya Long, co-founder of Lulena Hair Co. Lulena Hair Co. specializes in hair extensions for natural 3b-4c textures. Our mantra is “natural beauty for all.” Who is Kalaya Long? As the owner of Lulena Hair … Continue reading
Without having to reach out for a dictionary to check the meaning, the word itself ‘mutilation’ says it all. It has connotations of destroying/terminating. Then for the word to be associated with the genital area, it inevitably sends massive shivers down the spine and makes one cringe at the thought of it. The horrific reality … Continue reading
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