Magona is one of many internationally prominent South African writers whose work is informed by her experience of impoverishment, femininity, resistance to subjugation and being a domestic worker. Continue reading
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Female inventors: Valerie Thomas
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
‘Black Panther’ Smashes Box office Records
We had no doubt that the Black Panther movie was going to smash records but take a look at these numbers! The film’s estimated three-day gross of $192 million is the highest debut ever for a February film and the fifth highest of all time. Combined with an estimated international debut of $169 million from 69% … Continue reading
Successful Women Think Differently
It is almost the end of the year. It may not have gone how you had imagined it but a new year is almost upon us. Watch this 5 min video and it may just help you the into the groove for 2018. Sourced from Youtube Continue reading
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
If You’re a Curly Girl, This Book is Dedicated to You
“Wash Day” is a cute and funny children’s book that teaches young girls valuable lessons about washing and loving their hair one curl at a time. Every mother knows how painstakingly difficult it is to wash, condition, de-tangle, dry and style their daughter’s hair without hearing whining and complaining. We dedicate this book to all … Continue reading
#WCW : 10 Black Female Superheroes
We love superheroes. We love them even more when they are black. Watch this video to find out about some hidden gems in the Comic World Sourced from Youtube Continue reading
Philadelphia has a Real-Life Superhero!
We are swooning over black girl nerds! Ariell Johnson is one of the first black women in the country to own a comic book shop. Source Root Facebook Continue reading
STARTING A BOOK-CLUB 101
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
Behind the Business : Bathobela can
Who is “Bathobela can”? The 35 years old single mother, Miss Matau Ramapuputla, has managed to raise a beautiful daughter in all of life’s difficulties. Children’s book publisher, author and a woman in I.T, Matau is an Entrepreneur who has a passion for children and changing societal stereotypes about children with special needs. Her daughter, … Continue reading
