No matter what country you go to or what city you visit, you will undoubtedly find people who are “fighting the good fight.” The individuals fighting against police brutality. The women striving for equal rights. The women and mothers fighting for their black sons and husbands. Through various protests, marches, and other demonstrations, people everywhere … Continue reading
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Why Asian Americans Say – Black Lives Matter
With the constant back and forth between #blacklivesmatter and #alllivesmatter, this is a different take on race relations and the issue of lives. These Asian Americans tell their families why Black Lives Matter. https://youtu.be/rlhGa-u00IM Video by Fusion Continue reading
I Am NOT Your Sassy Sidekick
If you haven’t got it by now, Friend, I want to clarify things with you. I am not your attack dog, I am not your loud black friend you can hide behind when you start trouble, I am not your punchline due to your lack of personality, and I am certainly not your sidekick made to run to your side at your convenience before being tossed back into the shadows until I’m needed again. Continue reading
We Should All Be Feminists!
One video that has undoubtedly inspired me more than most is one by the amazing Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie who is a renowned Nigerian novelist. Watch the video below on how we should all be feminist. Compiled by Hulisani Khorombi, Assistant Editor #MyGirlSquad Continue reading
Break through Breakups
Having recently gone through a breakup I was reminded of this beautiful piece of Christian poetry by Janette…ikz. Take a look below. Compiled by Hulisani Khorombi, Assistant Editor #MyGirlSquad Continue reading
Afro-Latinas That Rock: The Creators of Boriqua Chicks
We take pride in sharing stories about women around the world who are making a difference in their communities, and being an inspiration to others. I am so excited to feature the founders of Boriqua Chicks, as I have been following them for years! Boriqua Chicks originally started out solely as a gossip blog site … Continue reading
How We Can Help Girls Love Their Curls
Our staff writer Evita shares with us her favorite inspiring video today. Here’s what she had to say This video is inspiring to me because I have met so many women who have not felt beautiful wearing their natural hair. They’ve always felt like they had to straighten their hair to feel beautiful or be … Continue reading
She May Just Make You Go Vegan!
Meet Chef Babette Davis. The co-owner of Stuff I Eat in Inglewood. She is 65 and has this to say about being vegan. Video source Mercy For Animals. Written by Leslie Matthews, Contributing writer, #mygirlsquad Continue reading
The Only Video You Need To See If You’re Feeling Uninspired To Pursue Your Dreams!
Fresh off the holiday weekend and you’re not feeling like getting back to the grind? Check out this interview of Nick Minaj for Time Magazine. Video Source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uckt7hqmvFg Compiled by Leslie Matthews Continue reading
This 4 Min Video Sums Up Everything You Really Needed To Watch At The BET Awards!
In case you missed the message at the BET Awards, this sums up the everything you really needed to watch. https://twitter.com/goafgang/status/747262814868246528 Video Retrieved From @goafgang Twitter Continue reading
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