(Editors Note: The following written piece is a beautiful reflection from a beautiful black woman who graciously took on the #BossUp challenge in the beginning of November. This reflection was made in the middle of November. IT IS WORTH THE READ!)
We are at the middle of the month and close to the end…
We are currently witnessing more and more black African women making their mark in this world. There seems to be a surge – although subtle – of confidence, passion, and resilience embroidered in the way black African women present and represent themselves. Black African woman are shifting, changing, transitioning…
If you are reading this article right now, you are probably considering applying for Pharmacy school or have already received an acceptance letter. If this is you, I assume that you are nervous, excited, or both for the road ahead. Nonetheless, Congratulations Sis! You are now a step forward…
If you have read our blog for some time now, then you probably have seen the numerous articles I have written about being a new mom (#sorrynotsorry). With all that new motherhood entails, one of the biggest things I had to consider early on was what kinds of toys…
Snorkelling has been on my bucket list for years now, but it has been motionless because I was never taught how to swim. So, on the one hand, snorkelling in the deep ocean, surrounded by beautiful sea creatures, has been a lifelong dream for me, but at the same,…
November is a reset month. It’s the second last month of the year, and we have decided this is the perfect moment to take on the resolutions we set for the New Year NOW! Why wait for tomorrow when we can start today? The chances are by the time…
I grew up in conditions that sometimes meant worrying about whether or not I would find food on the table after school. My mother always miraculously found a way to ensure that my siblings and I were always taken care of. However, being a single mother of seven dependents…
As someone who was born and raised in an African rural villages, I can confirm that the stigma associated with mental health disorders is as normal as the sound of a rooster at dawn. People who suffer from mental health disorders are often bullied, harassed, shamed, and discriminated against.
I…
I know it has been a couple weeks since the 2021 Met Gala, but there is something that I have been wanting to share about this year’s Met Gala. Like many, I was so excited to see what was worn by the distinguished celebrities and influencers. And as exciting…