In Tanzania, it is against the law to marry underage girls. The punishment for those responsible – the husband and the parents of the bride who allowed the wedding to happen – is up to 30 years in prison. Nevertheless, there are families who continue to follow the tradition and attempt to marry their daughters … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Seun Adigun (competed in the 100 meter hurdles at the London Olympics in 2012), Ngozi Onwumere and Akuoma Omeoga have made history and will be making the the first ever African appearance in the winter Olympic for the bobsled competition. Adigun, a U.S.-based former sprinter who ran for Nigeria in the 2012 Summer Olympics in … Continue reading
Focusing on their hair, the married duo (Regis and Kahran,) created Afro Art, a series of gorgeous portraits that has cast a spell on everyone’s eyes. The stunning photos feature girls in elaborate costuming and hairstyles, from the Baroque period (roughly, 1600-1750) to steampunk clothing and fierce high-fashion ensembles. We are here for it! Check … Continue reading
Self-care can come in the form of you starting a new exercise routine. If you have been wanting to try out some yoga and weren’t too sure where to start then this is a great place. Follow our fav yogi’s. @diannebondyyoga Dianne Bondy Activist, Trailblazer, Educator, Consciousness Shifter, Disruptor, Teacher and Writer. … Continue reading
In the footsteps of a civil rights legacy, GirlTrek is a national health movement that activates thousands of Black women to be change makers in their lives and communities — through walking. Watch their video and visit their page at girltrek.org Continue reading
‘Girls suffer and they mainly suffer in silence.‘ – Here’s how this group is helping young women overcome trauma. Check out Working on Womanhood of Youth Guidance at http://go.nowth.is/2eWt9NR Source Facebook NowThis Continue reading
Is that you mamma Oprah! We can’t wait to watch this movie. What are your thoughts? Continue reading
Khadija Gbla grew up in Sierra Leone. As a young girl, she was subjected to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). As a woman, she lives with the consequences of FGM everyday. She is determined that this form of abuse against young girls will end, and she wants to end it in her lifetime. Khadija strives to … Continue reading
Michaela DePrince grew up as an orphan in Sierra Leone during the civil war. Her life was difficult from the start, with her father killed by militant rebels and her mother dying of starvation. Frequently malnourished, mistreated and derided, life only got worse when she had to flee to a refugee camp after her orphanage … Continue reading
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