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Crowning Glory: The Power, History, and Soul of Afro Hair
Afro hair is more than just a style; it’s a beautiful expression of strength and culture. Each curl and coil tells a story of resilience and richness, showcasing the uniqueness of every individual who wears it. Creativity, culture, and identity: a crown passed down through generations. Shaped by time, trauma, resistance, and celebration. It defies […]
Her Name Wasn’t on the News
She was only 14, but the world moved on like she didn’t exist. It started like any other Tuesday. Zawadi tied her school sweater around her waist, the morning sun already beating hard against her back as she walked the five kilometers to school. Her feet were sore from wearing the same sandals every day, […]
Put It On Anyway
I don’t know who told you you needed permission to wear that dress. To buy that coat. To try the red lip, the wide-brim hat, the boots that make a little noise when you walk into a room. Maybe they didn’t say it with words, but you felt it, the look, the pause the side […]
A Gentle Reminder for the Woman Who Holds It All
There’s a version of you the world sees, the woman with the pressed dress, the brave smile, the plan. She’s good at holding things together. She knows how to keep her voice steady when she wants to scream. She knows how to fix things for everyone else, the friends who call crying at midnight, the […]
The Sisterhood of the Salon
There’s something sacred about the right salon. Not just the smell of hair oil or the hum of the dryer, but the feeling that you’ve stepped into a place where your hair, and you, are understood. For Black women, a salon is never just a chair and a mirror. It’s an unspoken sisterhood. It’s the […]
Children as young as one among survivors of rape in Sudan’s conflict
Children as young as one year old have been reported among survivors of rape during Sudan’s ongoing violent conflict a revelation that has shaken the global conscience. In a world that often looks away, these are the haunting echoes of war that refuse to be silenced. According to recent reports by UNICEF, over 221 cases […]
Queen of the Durban July: Gogo Skhotheni’s Ndebele Elegance
When Gogo Skhotheni stepped onto the Hollywoodbets Durban July red carpet on July 5, 2025, she looked amazing. Draped in a custom creation by South African designer Sihle Masango, Gogo’s “Indlovukazi Dress” blended bold geometry and opulent detailing drawn straight from Ndebele art and culture. The gown’s structured silhouette featured sharp black panels inlaid with […]
Close Enough Was Never Enough: The Shade Range Revolution
I still remember my first bottle of foundation. I was 16. I bought it from the makeup store near my house. It was a tiny plastic tube, three shades too light, but everyone said that it was “nice” or “close enough”. The bottle promised “flawless coverage,” but it never covered the one thing that mattered […]
The Trailblazing Legacy of Kofoworola Ademola: Nigeria’s Pioneer Educationist
Kofoworola Ademola was Nigeria’s first pioneer educationist. She defied racial and gender barriers by becoming the first black woman to graduate from Oxford University in 1935. Ademola graduated with a degree in English Language and Literature. Her amazing journey continues to inspire generations of women and educators worldwide. Born in Lagos Nigeria, in the year […]
The Unseen Crisis: Combatting Gender-Based Violence Against Black Women
It is extremely heartbreaking the number of black women that are abused, assaulted, raped and killed every day. Women are not safe anywhere, they are not safe at work, school, public bathrooms, church, not even in prison. They’re not safe in public places or even in their own home, they are not safe with friends […]