On Saturday October 15, 2016, Siren Studios opened its doors for an event that was all #BlackGirlBeautiful. A refreshingly uplifting event in Hollywood that gathered the most beautiful (inside and out), talented, dynamic people in celebration of the Black Girl! Founder of BlackGirlBeautiful.com, Nikia Phoenix is a Los Angeles based model, writer, and dream-instigator. As soon as… Read more »
I hesitated to write this. I really did. I wrote about this topic a decade ago and it inspired me to create a short documentary (Colour Me Bad: Third Coast Hip Hop) for my senior thesis in college. At the time, I thought my passionate guerilla film had the power to really change the hip… Read more »
They’re here, probably broke, charming and they know it. According to user ‘thisplacesucksass’ on Urban Dictionary ‘fuckboi’ is another way to spell ‘fuckboy’ which derives from a term given to prison cell mates who is sexually subservient to another cell mate. However user ‘nbild’ is more acquainted with the general term we know of fuckboi… Read more »
It was a tough week for black people. We mourned the murder of Terrence Crutcher. One of the most recent black lives lost to police violence. And watched several other unlawful acts against black bodies circulate through our news feeds. The trauma caused by reliving these moments add to the generational pain black people suffer from… Read more »
From Miss Strange: Here you are … again. Night after night, you lay with an emptiness and wake up to feel the void deepen. With a sigh you get up to start your day (and almost without a second thought you forego most body cleanliness. You go out and occupy your thoughts so they won’t… Read more »
It happened again, another innocent Black man was murdered by police. The outrage is growing as we struggle to bring value to Black lives. People are beginning to feel powerless. Don’t give up hope. We still have a long way to go but these steps will help us in our pursuit of justice. Educate Yourself… Read more »
Let me begin by saying this. It fucking sucks on both sides. There is no magic potion to make you forget all those amazing fireworks you had with your person. Never enough tissues for all the tribulation you both experienced. You sit alone googling questions on the web hoping something can give you solace and… Read more »
My friend and I were recently discussing the sweeping normalization of the infamous Plan B pill. For those who are unaware, it is a “morning after” pill, designed to alter a woman’s cycle to prevent pregnancy after “unprotected” sex and can be taken up to 72 hours after the act. In the past five years,… Read more »
Originally posted on 1shadysun.com at shady sun, we believe that, whether they are conscious of it or not, the most enduringly successful pop cultural icons enrich their work with the symbolism of an acutely deliberate variety. drawing from the rich [and often intersecting] archetypes of astrology, numerology, mythology, tarot, etc, the themes and motifs of these “stars” seem… Read more »
The Goddess Exchange is a series dedicated to bridging the gaps within the sisterhood of Black women so that we may learn, share, and grow together! Goddess Exchange: NOLA shines light on mental illness in Black Women. On the 5th day of Kwanzaa December 30, 2015 we gathered in the spirit of NIA- Purpose at… Read more »
This is the final week in our series Dear Black Girl. In celebration of #BlackFutureMonth we chose to uplift each other with a series of letters to our younger selves. Sistahs honoring our herstory to light the way for our path. We all know the stereotype of the Angry Black Woman; a hot head, ready to… Read more »
Jennifer Nnamani NYC 30 Designer, Jane of all trades Jennifer Nnamani is an artist with a unique story. Born in Nigeria and raised in New York, Jennifer has been making quite a name for herself in the fashion world. From mixing eco-friendly fashion and African style with her line Lady George, to hosting… Read more »
A little over a month ago, I came back from a solo two week long adventure to Iceland, London and Paris. Having had time to marinate on all that happened and all the insights gained, I’m sharing them with you in the hopes that you navigate your own adventures with awareness. But first, I’ll start… Read more »
This month I have been basking in the sweet, strong love of sisterhood with my fellow black women. Being from the Philly aka the city of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, one would assume it shouldn’t be hard to come by. Recently it seemed as though that sista gurl love was sparsely found in my… Read more »
2015 Checklist by Terell Green January 1st, 2015, Midnight: While many across the globe, partied 2015 in with true style, I sat on my couch, remote in hand, and prepping for bed. Sounds boring, unbelievable and plain ole’ sad coming from the boy who spent previous NYEs, smashing back six packs, throwing back shots of… Read more »
Finding the Perfect Partner by Asha Jackson There is a phenomena buzzing in the love/romance sector of holistic education, that many people are jumping on. So far, I’ve seen a TEDxTAlK on the subject as well as many YouTube educators reflect on their own experiences with the practice. It is marriage. Not a completely… Read more »