Tag: self love
NNetflix Movie “Nappily Ever After” Sends A Powerful and Relatable Message about Natural Hair
The new Netflix movie Nappily Ever After, which premiered on September 21st tells a relatable story about a black woman named Violet Jones, played by Sanaa Lathan. The movie is originally based on the book by the same name, written by Trisha Thomas...
PPractice Self Care Everyday with these 3 Resources
By Cenithia Bilal | Self care is everywhere these days. From kits to songs to apps, the idea of taking care of yourself is truly both a commodity and a luxury. Not only does it require you to step away from your daily routine, but it also requires you to take the time to prioritize yourself over ...
JJessamyn Stanley: The Girl Who Dares To Defy
By Tiffany Chisholm | Overcoming Body Stereotypes and Defying Athletic Expectations Jessamyn Stanley is an author and yoga teacher who captured the hearts of many via her Instagram account, where can be seen sharing many extreme, flexible yoga poses with her 328k+ followers. She has been featured in multiple news publications for her work as she continues to ...
TThe Saartjie Treatment: Why Black Women are Still the Venus Hottentot of Today
“Attention, please, those of you whose greatest ambition is to acquire the traffic-stopping body of Kim Kardashian. There is a less drastic alternative to costly and dangerous buttocks implants… the Kim Kardashian of another era…” Said Ben Brantley on May 15 2017 in his New York Times article reviewing...
