Marjorie Stewart Joyner was the granddaughter of a slave and a white slave-owner, she was born on October 24, 1896 in Monterey, Virginia. She moved to Chicago in 1912, and shortly thereafter, she began studying cosmetology. In 1916, she became the first African American graduate of Chicago’s A.B. Molar Beauty School. In Chicago, Joyner met … Continue reading
Ikal Angelei is a Kenyan politician, environmentalist and our #wcw today. Take a look at her story here: Sourced from YouTube Continue reading
Sister Rosetta Tharpe is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Her skill and showmanship on the newly electrified guitar played a vital role in the conception of Rock and Roll. Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
In honor of her passing we are sharing this previously posted article. Rest in eternal Power Mama. Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela was born, the fifth of nine children, in the village of Mbongweni, Bizana, in the Transkei on 26 September 1936. During her infant years her father, Columbus, was a local history teacher. In later years he was … Continue reading
Throughout the ages of television, very few storylines have been more entertaining and inspiring than a friendship that stumbles through heartbreak, disappointment, and pain but never fails. We are going to look at some of the most entertaining and heart-warming friendships that have been on television. Girlfriends (2000 TV Series) Girlfriends was a comedy series … Continue reading
“My blackness is not a trend” We are all striving to love the skin that we are in. Watch these young black people as they share their thoughts on their blackness. Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
We will eventually stop talking about Black Panther, but not just yet. Have a look at this video about the costume design for this brilliant blackity black film. Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
We are sure you have already watched Black Panther. In case you haven’t though here is a quick 101 on our current fav movie. Video sourced from Facebook Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Valerie Thomas was interested in science as a child, after observing her father tinkering with the television and seeing the mechanical parts inside the TV. At the age of eight, she read The Boys First Book on Electronics, which sparked her interest in a career in science. Her father would not help her with the projects … Continue reading
mygirlsquad.com 
You must be logged in to post a comment.