This month we picked up a poetry book from an inspirational woman of colour. Rupi Kaur expresses the complex cycle of love, life, self-worth, healing and more in a beautiful prose. If…
By: Janice Hylton-Thompson As I approach 40 years old this year, I began to take inventory of my life, goals, and aspiration. I realized that there are some areas in my life that…
By: Rosalyn Raelyn Ransaw “Too often womanhood is defined in a restrictive manner — feminine, soft, and quiet. The aim of this series of photographs is to combat that understanding by presenting womanhood…
Transformation begins from the inside out and this week we are channeling our inner warrior and reconnection with the universe. I hope you enjoy the full moon and find your inner warrior…
by: Joy A E Etukudo There will come days that people may look at your hair, your face, your skin and call you ugly They will stare, with smiles on their faces…
Photo series and text by: Olivia Ema 1.) As a black women, we are subject to so many bombarding views as to how we should look, how we should act, what we…
By: Wonuola Lawal It’s a Friday evening in Lagos and I’ve just finished selling my oranges. There are a few left but sales wise; it’s been a good day. I was able…
There is something powerful, fun, complex about women that Adeola finds inspiring and worth sharing. The colourful convo is a series of video interviews with some inspiring women of colour in various…
By: Adeola Naomi. Child pose also known as Balasana in Sanskrit is the most famous resting pose in the yoga practice. In this video, we learn how to consciously relax and how…
by: Eyek Ntekim Nne, endure. Protect your home fight for your Marriage accept your birthright Wives, submit to your husbands Remember what the Bible says God will reward you for it Remember…
By: Cortnie Vee I returned to the bustle of New York City replenished and glowing after five blissfully hot days in the Mojave Desert. So imagine my dismay when I walked into…
Author and feminist Audre Lorde once reminded us: “Revolution is not a one time event.” As a storyteller, I’ve found it increasingly important to document the ways that…
Dear Readers, As we enter a new moon and ’s second issue, we are meditating on the idea of what Womanhood means. I believe that gender is mostly performative, but the ways…
As we are in the new moon and getting all set for another month, it is essential to holistically prepare yourself for the month. De-clutter your space and yourself. Clean yourself of…
Zines are self-published, small-circulation, usually non-profit, tangible papers that focus on ideas and topics that are outliers in mainstream media. As much as we love the internet, it can become an echo…
On February 2nd , Théo Luhaka a 22 year old Black man was arrested by four policemen in the Parisian suburb of Aulnay-sous-Bois. It was said that police officers were doing identity…
Distinguished Diva sat down with HolistiCitiLyfe founder Leslie Carrington. HolistiCitiLyfe is a community collective of wellness practitioners. Leslie and her team specialize in engaging the community in healthy lifestyle practices for women…
There will be no self-care without self-awareness. If you are not aware of your body and specifically your center, you cannot connect to your body and creative energy. Watch this week’s yoga…
