This is a must read as we played our part in highlighting this matter of FGM (Female Genital Mutilation). Practiced solely for cultural, religious, and social reasons. It is seen as a rite of passage that prepares girls for marriage and motherhood. A most dangerous practice with lasting side effects. Take a read.
Arrogance Examined – Female Genital Mutilation Read More »
“A man who calls his kinsmen to a feast does not do so to save them from starving. They all have food in their own homes. When we gather together in the moonlit village ground it is not because of the moon. Every man can see it in his own compound. We come together because
Menstruation, a most dreaded time of the month for many women and girls. We use markers to make X on our calendars indicating the expected date of arrival. In our preparation, we stock up on sanitary napkins, absorbent underwear or tampons to absorb the blood and keep our dignity intact. It is a good time
Beauty trends are as fleeting as smoke floating through the air. Since time immemorial, women have followed fads to make themselves more attractive, even if it resulted in deformity and discomfort. Among the craziest came from 10th 10th-century Tang Dynasty, China, and transcended many dynasties until its’ decline in the early 20th Century. To enhance
Beauty, More Than Skin-Deep or is it? Read More »
…in that moment I viewed my hair to be aspirational. The versatility of my hair holds a certain type of mystery which I can understand would make non-Blacks curious. As a Black woman, I am sometimes intrigued by the magic of the beautiful twist-outs that leaves our hair cascading in gentle waves.
Confession – I Allow ‘Other’ Women to Touch My Hair Read More »
Read this special submission to our blog from Sandrene Jackson, a Jamaican Writer who tells stories of her experiences and that are related to women but in a lighthearted way. Leave a comment if you enjoyed this special feature.
Sisterhood at the Salon: A Tale of a West African Beauty Shop Read More »