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
If you love Power as much as we do, you’ll know you are secretly picking a side – Tasha or Angela’s side. We’d love to know who’s team you’re on. Take the poll and see who else is on your team! 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
There are countless numbers of breathtaking places to visit in each country of the world, however there are certain places that remain so special that you can’t resist re-visiting them. Some of the most amazing places to visit around the world are; The Victoria falls in Zimbabwe The Victoria falls is one of the most … Continue reading
We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses on Aisha Taylor, FNPhenomenal We had the pleasure of meeting and talking to this phenomenal woman, who is making a difference in many women’s lives. Aisha Taylor is the CEO and Founder of FNPhenomenal and shares some much … Continue reading
She was born in Nagasaki, her first language is Japanese, her mother is Japanese, but even so, the candidate for the Miss Universe contest, Ariana Miyamoto, is accused of “not being Japanese enough.” The twenty-year-old model became the first Miss Japan who was bi-racial as her parents – a Japanese mother and African American father. … Continue reading
Here is a great memoir of poverty, ambition, pain, the well know talk show host Tavis Smiley describes growing up in a white community in Indiana and he describes all the things that affected his life and how he overcame the ills of society. He grew up in a very large family in a trailer park in Indiana where … Continue reading
Father’s Day: Discussion on impact of the absence black father and his role in the family. In light of the month of Father’s Day, I am going to dwell on the importance of our fathers and largely, how not having a father in the picture can have negative effects in one’s life. It is a well known … Continue reading
The G7 Summit was set up by the committee of the most powerful nations of the world to deliberate on issues affecting all countries of the world. The 2015 edition of the G7 summit borders on the recent FIFA corruption allegations, free trade and Global warming issues. Global warming issues has become the priority of … Continue reading
Xenophobia in South Africa Xenophobia is defined in the dictionary as a fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners. Back in 2008 xenophobia was reported in South Africa with several lives lost. The increase in Africans from other nations on the continent had migrated to South Africa to seek refuge from economic hardship and stability. Majority of … Continue reading
We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses on Aisha Taylor, FNPhenomenal We had the pleasure of meeting and talking to this phenomenal woman, who is making a difference in many women’s lives. Aisha Taylor is the CEO and Founder of FNPhenomenal and shares some much … Continue reading
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