Happy International Women’s Day!! This day celebrates the women who have paved the way for us. The women who dared to dream big dreams and overcome every obstacle in their way so that our world would be a better place today. The women who lift […]
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“We Step Out Of The Shade, Aflame & Unafraid”: Amanda Gorman’s Message Of Hope
Everyone’s been talking about 22 year old poet and activist Amanda Gorman. Amanda won the hearts of many as she stunned the world with her captivating poem The Hill We Climb at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. This makes her the youngest poet to perform at […]
Black-Owned Businesses You Can Support #BuyBlack
Here are some black owned businesses you should support now and forever. Buy black and buy small.
#BlackHealthMatters: Stories From Black Women To Black Women | Part #1
In most cases, mental health in the black community is still a taboo subject. This is a huge problem considering black people are actually more vulnerable to mental illnesses. Many of us need help but are too afraid to even ask because it’s not something […]
Respect The People, Not Just The Culture
With recent events such as the death of George Floyd and the uproar from the Black Lives Matter movement, an outpour of support for black people has flooded in. The conversation reached mainstream media in ways I haven’t seen before. While this support isn’t as […]
Michelle Obama’s Netflix Film ‘BECOMING’ Teaches Us The Importance Of Telling Our Story
“If we can open up a little bit more to each other and share our stories, our real stories, that’s what breaks down barriers. But in order to do that, you have to believe that your story has value. Be vulnerable. Dare to be vulnerable.” […]
Why Black Lives Matter & What You Can Do To Support Black People
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 […]
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 […]
