As I stand in solidarity with all black people, I say George Floyd’s words, “I can’t breathe.” The truth is black people have struggled to breathe for far too long. The years of slavery and oppression black people have faced in the past are no […]
Author: shestandsfirm
COVID-19: Practice Faith Over Fear
STAY_____________ CALM GENEROUS HOPEFUL In the midst of all the change you’re learning that though the winds may try their best to shake you, you cannot be moved. Like a tree, you’ve been planted deep in the ground. As the winds rage and the rain […]
Ethical/Sustainable Fashion Brands by Women of Colour
You have values. So should your clothes. Ethical/Sustainable fashion has been around for a long time, but it’s only now that it’s becoming a thing that people recognise not only as another trend but an actual necessity. 2019 saw a rise in people becoming more […]
Spread The Truth
“SPREAD THE TRUTH” – A VISUAL GUIDE + THINK PIECE Persistently keep learning, doing & sharing – even behind the scenes where no one’s watching – strive to figure out what’s important & get rid of distractions. We dwell in a world […]
The ‘Get Up, Stand Up Now’ Exhibition- The Epitome Of Cultural Vibrancy
The vibrant colours of the entrance invite you into a wonderland-esque universe full of Black creativity spanning the past 50 years. The animated hues continue to guide you through the exhibition with each door being distinct in colour allowing for a different theme, a different […]
6 Nigerian Authors
In celebration of the 59th Nigerian Independence Day, I’ve put together a list of 6 Nigerian authors along with a short review of some of the books and essays I’ve read (plus one author whose plays I would like to read). Nigeria is easily home […]
Fall(ing) For Autumn
The best season is back. After the heatwaves that had ensued in recent months, I’m ready for colder weather. It’s time for layers, layers, LAYERS because Summer is slowly coming to an end. Autumn officially begins on the 23rd of September (based on the astronomical […]
10 Things To Know Before Going To Uni
Looking back at university I’m reminded of how I felt before I arrived on campus. I had absolutely no idea what to expect. If you’re going to university this Autumn, let me reassure you that university isn’t as scary as it may seem from the […]
Representation Matters
For all those who watch Wimbledon, this may not be news. But for those like me who only glance at the TV a few times when Wimbledon is on, 15-year-old Cori (Coco) Gauff beat Venus Williams during her Wimbledon debut. This makes her the youngest […]
Black. And?
Black. And? , 2019 Hessian, concrete, wool, sound I see a movement. A multitude of black women who didn’t get a seat at the table creating their own table. I see these women using their voices to speak out against the stigma and to encourage […]
Oh No, Not Another Angry Black Woman
Black women are so easily labelled as being ‘angry’. The ‘angry black woman’ is a misguided entertainment device. I see the ‘angry black woman’ stereotype on the TV. She’s seen shouting, rolling her eyes and just generally being louder than everyone else. Recently, Serena Williams […]
Black Owned Businesses: Legendary Rootz
This is a little segment that I thought of starting where I share and discuss my thoughts on black-owned businesses. I believe it’s important that I support businesses run by fellow black people, to encourage and big them up as they express themselves in a […]
