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
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Women of Color With Accents Aren’t Sexy
A few nights ago as I drove home from work, I did the usual thing of playing my music to unwind from the day’s worries. Ten minutes later on the highway, I found myself singing along to an “oldie” about a girl whose hips do not tell fables. As I sang along though I couldn’t … Continue reading
UPDATE: #StopRacismAtPTAGirlsHigh
With the online petition having reached over 30 000 signatures what’s new with the calls for the stop to racism at Pretoria Girls High? Well, to be honest, nothing. BUT let me back up and explain what happened to those just joining in the conversation. A few weeks ago young black girls at an ‘elite’ … Continue reading
Americans Express Their Relationships With The Police
There’s nothing to fear but fear itself – unless it’s the police. Watch how Americans feel about the relationship between the people and the police. Video Source BuzzFeed News Facebook Continue reading
Somalia’s First Female President?
Somalia may have a First Female President. Her name is Fadumo Dayib. Video Source: AJ+ Facebook Continue reading
African Headwraps Violate School Policy?
While many kids go to school without worry and are free to express their culture, a group of students were told that their African head wraps violated the school dress code. Here’s their story. Video Source: .Mic Facebook Continue reading
When Your Hairstylist Gets On Your Nerves
We’ve all been there! Twiddling thumbs, waiting patiently and dealing with unnecessary lunch breaks! We’d love to hear your stories. Video Source: The Peak Facebook Continue reading
Are Cracker, White Trash, Redneck, Racist Terms?
We’ve heard the terms ‘White Trash’, ‘Redneck’ and alike time or two in our lives, but have these terms evolved into racial slurs. Franchesca “Chescaleigh” Ramsey may have the answer. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMTV%2Fvideos%2F10154027418291701%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Video source: MTV Facebook Page Continue reading
6 Reasons Why You Should Visit Zanzibar
So, since the year started, you have been working hard enough to see your bills are sorted, there is food on the table & the world to sees your bright smile even though you have been hurting as well as accepting life challenges as they popped in. So, how about cooling off at the end … Continue reading
Afro-Colombian Hair And Pride
Hair in its simplest form tells its own story. A journey of triumph, disappointment, and political statement. In the city of Cali, Colombia, Afro- Colombian women celebrate and honor their journeys through the expression of hair. Every year, black women from all over Colombia get together in the city of Cali for their annual Knitting … Continue reading
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