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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Tag Archives: #wcw
#WCW Ikal Angelei
Ikal Angelei is a Kenyan politician, environmentalist and our #wcw today. Take a look at her story here: Sourced from YouTube Continue reading
#WCW on our forever Crush Janelle Monáe
We know that you are crushing on Janelle’s new music just as much as we are. If you haven’t been that’s alright, but you have to watch this interview: Sourced from Youtube Continue reading
#WCW Tarana Burke and the #MeToo Movement
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
#WCW Stacey Y. Abrams
The U.S. has never had a black woman as Governor but our Stacey Abrams plans to change that. She was born December 9, 1973 and is an American politician, lawyer, and businesswoman who was the House Minority Leader for the Georgia General Assembly and State Representative for the 89th House District. She is a member of the Democratic … Continue reading
#WCW Afua Rida
Afua Rida is a stylist, fashion blogger, runway show producer, and fashion consultant based in Ghana. Styled by Rida, her personal fashion blog that has earned her a myriad of awards including Style Blogger of the Year for the past two years as well as The Glitz Africa “Fashion Blogger of the Year” 2015 award. … Continue reading
The Handsy Man by Tracee Ellis Ross
If we hadn’t already confirmed our undying love for Tracee then her children’s book has definitely cemented that. Watch how she reads a story that she wrote in the form of a children’s book for men in order to explain sexual harassment in a simple way. Sourced from youtube Continue reading
#WCW Xatyiswa Exy Maqashalala
We always have a choice; to either focus on everything that is wrong with us and with the world, or to consciously rise above our limitations and go for what we want against all odds. If you are in need some inspiration today you have to watch this video about Xatyiswa who has honestly overcome … Continue reading
Let’s play ‘Hair Nah’
This new web game Hair Nah!, in which you play a black woman swatting away those problematic paws gunning for the glory that sits atop your head, comes at a time where there’s renewed focus on what to do and what not to do with black women’s hair. We are here for it and can’t wait … 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
