Watch this video on Tara Burke on how the movement started and where it is headed. She is definetly our WCW today! Sourced from Youtube Continue reading
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{VIDEO} The godmother of Rock n Roll
Sister Rosetta Tharpe is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Her skill and showmanship on the newly electrified guitar played a vital role in the conception of Rock and Roll. Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
Women you should know: Winnie Mandela
In honor of her passing we are sharing this previously posted article. Rest in eternal Power Mama. Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela was born, the fifth of nine children, in the village of Mbongweni, Bizana, in the Transkei on 26 September 1936. During her infant years her father, Columbus, was a local history teacher. In later years he was … Continue reading
In Case You Forgot, Flint Still has No Clean Water – 3 years and Counting
New data shows that less than 11% of Flint children are proficient in reading. Could this be linked to the water crisis? Source The Root Continue reading
Being A Muslim “Doesn’t Sound American”
Iranian-American Muslim fashion blogger Hoda Katebi was invited on the news to talk about her new fashion book. Instead of discussing the book, they decided to ask about nuclear weapons and tell her she “doesn’t sound American.” Watch her reaction in the video. SOurce Jeremy McLellan Comedy Continue reading
{VIDEO} Thursday Trailblazer: Solange
It is Thursday and if you need a ‘lil bit of a pick me up, here you go. Remember to live in your truth. Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
Rest in power: Marielle Franco
Marielle Francisco da Silva, known as Marielle Franco, was a Brazilian politician, feminist, and human rights activist. She served as a city councillor of the Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro for the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL) from January 2017 until her assassination on 14 March 2018. Franco’s killing has shaken Brazil to its … Continue reading
Dani Gurira’s powerful Essence speech will make you love her more
Danai Gurira’s 2018 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood acceptance speech is everything and you need to watch it. Sourced from Youtube Continue reading
The problematic fav: Bruno Mars
Listen here ya’ll… This young lady has a point and a half. What are your thoughts on Bruno? Do we prefer our black culture from a none-black person? Watch the full video here. Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
First Black Woman to Ever Run for President
With all the talks of Oprah running for president we thought that we should remind you that she wouldn’t be the first. Meet Shirley Chisholm, the woman who survived assassination attempts and battled racism to become the first woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972. Sourced from YouTube Continue reading
