Have you tried the #OneChipChallenge? Two co-anchor in Philadelphia took up the challenge to eat one extremely hot, individually wrapped Paqui tortilla chip. You have got to watch how our girl Rahel Solomon (who is Ethiopian) championed through it. Sorry, Jim Donovan! Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
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December plans: Abantu Book Festival
We are well into November and naturally December plans need to be finalized. In case you still don’t know what to do between the 7th and 10th of December here is one great idea. The Abantu Book Festival. The day events are held at the Eyethu Lifestyle Centre in Mofolo, and the night sessions at … Continue reading
Women you should know: Margaret Ekpo
Margaret Ekpo was a Nigerian women rights activist, social mobilizer, a pioneering politician during the country’s First Republic and a leading member of a group of female Nigerian activists who rallied women beyond the borders of ethnic solidarity. Margaret Ekpo was born on July 27, 1914 into the family of Inyang Eyo Aniemewue from the … Continue reading
‘Charcoal’ tackles colorism
We live for movies and documentaries that tackle issued that women of color face. Charcoal hones in on the destructive generational cycle of colorism, from the perspective of a child, a teenager, and a mother. The film follows the women as they seek self-acceptance and redemption. Charcoal has been screening at the 8th Annual Silicon Valley … Continue reading
{VIDEO} BLACK PANTHER TRAILER!
Do we even have to explain all the ways in which this trailer is giving us life? If you haven’t watched it already then do yourself a favour and check it out below. Continue reading
Black girl magic in the fashion industry | Ebonee Davis
After being discovered at the age of 18, Ebonee Davis left Seattle for New York City to pursue her modeling dream. In this Ted x Talk, Davis recalls her experiences as a black model in the industry. Have a look at how she emphasizes that the fashion industry does not only reflect and beauty standards, its a … Continue reading