Growing up with darker skin is a challenge within itself. Watch this video and see how it shaped these people’s childhoods and how they are dealing with it now. Repost from Buzzfeed Continue reading
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The Lopez Effect
Our WCW goes to Dr. Nadia Lopez, an inspiring principal, who founded Mott Hall Bridges Academy and is revolutionizing education for kids in areas like Brownsville, Brooklyn! Watch “The Lopez Effect.” Video Source: PopSugar Celebrity Facebook Continue reading
What Happens When Men Do Black Womens Hair For the First Time?
They say you have to walk a mile in a person’s shoes to understand their struggle. Well, in this case some men had to “walk” a mile in a black woman’s hair! Watch the video and check this out. Video Source: Mayvenn YouTube Continue reading
10 Words That Mean Something Different To Black Women
They say words are the weapons we use to either uplift or harm, and while this may be true, words also help us heal. For some, words mean different things and can sometimes be lost in translation. Miscommunication is a big part of losing the translation of certain words that can mean different things to … Continue reading
You Can Be A Black Latina?
Afro-LatinX people celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth Continue reading
Miss Us With That – “I Don’t Date Black Women” Speech
Black women often seem to be on the bottom of someone’s list. From being the most disrespected to the least likely to be successful. While all these lists are unwavering, the one thing that we can honestly do without is being told – “I Don’t Date Black Women.” – So what? To all those who … Continue reading
Racial Identity and Equal Rights For Afro-Peruvians
For those who may not know, Peru has a big population of Afro-Peruvians. Blackness and racial identity have always been a struggle for Afro-Peruvians as they continue to fight for equal rights in Peru. Here’s their story. Video source: The United States Of Africa Facebook Continue reading
Women In Saudi Arabia Are Fighting For Their Freedom
We often associate the male control of women in Saudi Arabia as a religious issue in Islam, however, these women are taking their stance against male control in Saudi Arabia and showing a different side to what the core issue is. Video source: ATTN Facebook Continue reading
SA Fashion Week In Pictures
We were at this past week South Africa Fashion Week which took place at the Hyde Corner Park in the evenings. Here is a gallery of some of the amazing fashion and street wear Designers images: Floyd Avenue, Presidential, Roman Handt, Tailor Me, Zamaswazi / RipnSew / Leaf Letscare/ House of St Coke/ Tovch and … Continue reading
Bring Back Our Girls – Where Are They Now?
Two years ago, over 200 girls were kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok in Nigeria. The news went worldwide trending the hashtag #BringBackOurGirls showing unity in not only race but in family as well. These girls still remain missing but dozens have escaped. Those who miraculously escaped are either too scared to reveal … Continue reading
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