Author: shestandsfirm

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. If you’re a non-black person, thanks for reading this post because it means you care […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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