Sojourner Truth was an African-American abolitionist and women’s rights activist. Truth was born into slavery in Swartekill, Ulster County, New York, but escaped with her infant daughter to freedom in 1826. Watch a short biography video about Sojourner Truth, the abolitionist and former slave best known for her 1851 speech “Ain’t I a Woman?” … Continue reading
We are always here for body postitivity. If you are too then you have to check out this site on all things positive. Founded by Hulisani Khorombi we follow the stories of women every August as they learn to love themselves and give some insights into their struggles. Here are some of our fav parts … Continue reading
Lindiwe Mazibuko was the youngest parliamentary leader and the first black woman to be the Leader of the opposition party in South Africa. She made a case for young people not to be disgusted with politics but get in there and be the change we believe. She said: ‘Remittance isn’t enough for the diaspora who … Continue reading
“As black people, as black women, we’re not seen as good enough. We need to do that much extra to prove ourselves.” Continue reading
Is that you mamma Oprah! We can’t wait to watch this movie. What are your thoughts? Continue reading
It is the beginning of a new week and this video has us feeling some type of way. How many of these questions have you been asked recently and how did you deal with it? Video sourced from YouTube. Continue reading
South Africa has a new Constitutional Court Judge and she is great! Here is a quick run down on the lady at one of the highest seats in the country. The 51-year-old graduated with a BA and LLB degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 1987 and 1989 respectively. Later, in 1990, she bagged … Continue reading
This spoken word has us in our feels. You have to watch it! Thank you Raven Taylor. Continue reading
Remember those new years resolutions that you made where you promised yourself that you would read more? Well, in case you haven’t stuck to it we are here to help you with a quick beginners guide to starting your own book-club. 1. PLAN When we say plan, we really mean plan. Before you even send … Continue reading
Venessa Marco speaks on patriarchy in this thought provoking poem. Take a watch. Sourced from YouTube Continue reading
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