Meet Chandro Tomar. The oldest female sharpshooter in the world. She goes by the name Shooter Dadi, because of her impeccable shooting skills. She began sharpshooting at 65 and at 84, Tomar is now training other young women in her community and raising a new generation of girls that are calling their own shots. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgreatbigstory%2Fvideos%2F1681984005437359%2F&show_text=0&width=560 … Continue reading
The silent war on American women is not only endangering our feminine health, it’s breaking up families and putting many moms in prison at an alarming rate. America incarcerates the most women in the world, the majority of whom are mothers. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fvicenews%2Fvideos%2F796148053878480%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Video Source Vice Facebook Continue reading
This article originally appeared in Every Day Feminism and you should check it out to get a great breakdown of why this practice needs to stop. Here’s a quick summary in the meantime. If you don’t believe whitesplaining is wrong, then you’re missing how the motivation behind whitesplaining is influenced by white supremacy. So let’s … Continue reading
Stealthing is a practice where men secretly remove or damage condoms without their partners’ knowledge. Continue reading
Khadija Gbla grew up in Sierra Leone. As a young girl, she was subjected to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). As a woman, she lives with the consequences of FGM everyday. She is determined that this form of abuse against young girls will end, and she wants to end it in her lifetime. Khadija strives to … Continue reading
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
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Five years after the revolution, Tunisia’s black minority has yet to experience the freedoms enjoyed by other citizens. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAJPeopleAndPower%2Fvideos%2F1377600742286094%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Video Source Aljazeera Facebook Continue reading
Our paths in life are all different. Whatever your goal or dream is, go for it. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Taraji P Henson is living proof that you shouldn’t always listen to what everyone tells you about your dreams. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgoalcast%2Fvideos%2F1364815656928954%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Video Source Goalcast Facebook Continue reading
Similar to the #NODAPL protests, the indigenous people of Brazil are coming together to protest big business. A new law in the country could threaten the lives of thousands of indigenous tribes. The law would allow the government power and access over the land owned by the tribes. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fajplusenglish%2Fvideos%2F949421518532689%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Video Source A+J Facebook Continue reading
So by now Solange is a staple in your playlist and you are trying to think of new ways to switch it up. Well I am here to give you the scoop for the weekend. If you haven’t already heard of Jamilia Woods here is a quick background to the future powerhouse. She is widely … Continue reading
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