Vuyelwa Maluleke’s poetry is influenced largely by her urban surroundings, the women within them, the men they choose to love, and the sisters and children they make room for in the world. Watch this talented young lady as she recites her poetry. Sourced from YouTube Continue reading
Tag Archives: Black girls
Fine and Frugal: How to Slay on a Budget
2017 is the year of black designers. From Laquan Smith to Cushnie et Ochs to Yeezy, we are finally starting to take our place in high-end fashion. However, as inspirational as the fashion houses are, many of us don’t quite have the disposable income yet. But that doesn’t mean we can’t express ourselves and slay … Continue reading
VIDEO: Women should stay in the kitchen
We love Meghan Markle on Suits and the story she shares about her younger self at the UN conference just gives us more reason to back her. Have a look here: Continue reading
Memory Banda – Activist Against Child Marriage
After watching her sister get pregnant at 11, Memory vowed to defy the traditional practice ofkusasafumbi, a practice in which young girls are forced into marriage once they begin menstruation. This talk by the 18 year old is powerful and moving. Take a look here. Continue reading
Behind the business: My Girl Squad
Founder of #MyGirlSquad, Lungiswa Moore, recently gave a TalkXTalk in Detroit. In it she was dispelling the narrative that women of color cannot get along! And asserting positive images that speak abundance and beauty in women of color. Take a look here and let us know how you feel about the current black girl narrative. … Continue reading
{VIDEO} Art and Activism
At only 16 years of age Yara Sayeh Shahidi is dropping some serious knowledge in this video. Take a look. Continue reading
{VIDEO} White feminism explained
Huffington Post has taken the time to explain the term white feminism. Take a look below. Continue reading
Dear Young Girls
Dear Young girls, It’s okay to be young, remember you don’t get a chance to do it twice. Take the time to enjoy it while you can because by the time you know it adulthood is smacking you right in your face. Don’t ever let what others girls your age determine what you do or … Continue reading
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