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Claiming your Identity by understanding your self-worth| Judge Helen Whitener
Judge Helen Whitener was a former Washington State Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals Judge and a former pro-tem judge in Pierce County District Court and the City of Tacoma Municipal Court. She is very active locally, nationally and internationally in various community service activities. She speaks often on Human Rights, Access to Justice, and the … Continue reading
From ‘devil’s child’ to star ballerina | Michaela DePrince
Michaela DePrince grew up as an orphan in Sierra Leone during the civil war. Her life was difficult from the start, with her father killed by militant rebels and her mother dying of starvation. Frequently malnourished, mistreated and derided, life only got worse when she had to flee to a refugee camp after her orphanage … Continue reading
VIDEO: ‘Black Girl’ by Vuyelwa Maluleke
Vuyelwa Maluleke’s poetry is influenced largely by her urban surroundings, the women within them, the men they choose to love, and the sisters and children they make room for in the world. Watch this talented young lady as she recites her poetry. Sourced from YouTube Continue reading
Confessions of a D Girl : Chika Okoro
In a world where light skin, light eyes and long “real” hair are sought after features, Chika Okoro tells us how she copes, and what we can do to unlearn this deep rooted, destructive mindset. Okoro is a second year MBA student at Stanford. Passionate about race and gender equality, she is excited to raise … Continue reading
Black girl magic in the fashion industry | Ebonee Davis
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
VIDEO: My year of saying yes to everything
We just lovE Shonda Rhimes! If you are still struggling to figure out how to change your life this year why don’t you try and say “YES”. Continue reading
I’m Taking My Body Back | Rupi Kaur
Using a mix of poetry and narrative, Rupi Kaur weaves together a powerful and cathartic story – which in spite of great trauma, ends where it begins – by restoring the feeling of home within your body. Continue reading
VIDEO: What is Intersectional Feminism?
Laci Green and Franchesca Ramsey get together to make this great video explaining intersectional feminism. In the end we all need to look out for one another. Watch it here: Continue reading
VIDEO: Women should stay in the kitchen
We love Meghan Markle on Suits and the story she shares about her younger self at the UN conference just gives us more reason to back her. Have a look here: Continue reading
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