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Creator’s letter: Three steps to prepare you for the moon
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…
26. May 2017 -
Viva La Zine Culture
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…
22. May 2017 -
#JusticeforThéo
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…
17. May 2017 -
Kale Yeah!
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…
16. May 2017 -
Yoga: Twisting Your way to body awareness and creativity
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…
12. May 2017 -
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
When I picked up homegoing, I knew it was one book I always needed to read.I have to says I have to say Yaa Gyasi is an incredible storyteller. Every character…
11. May 2017 -
The Prostitute’s Daughter
I saw you today and my face beamed with joy. And I began to think about the lessons I had learned from being with guys like you and for that, I say thank…
9. May 2017 -
unSacrificial
My body. The body of my mother. The body of her mother. Always ready to be the altar available to receive the communal sins and pain of all. If there…
8. May 2017 -
Heart Opening Yoga Flow Beginner Friendly
In this week’s yoga flow, we are reconnecting with our centre/self by opening up to the universe. Embracing vulnerability and learning to love from within us. Please watch the video and follow the instruction…
5. May 2017 -
FOR US BY US: Skin Care Products for Women of Colour
We all know that the international beauty industry does not cater to nor consider melaninated individuals. The ways in which products are produced, marketed and packaged often exclude women of color. Distinguished Diva…
5. May 2017 -
Colourful Convo : Wonuola Lawal
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 walks…
3. May 2017 -
Y’akoto’s interview
Music has always been a place of escape, refuge, and solace for many. Our ancestors have used sound as a way to document time and circumstance and emotions that words can never…
2. May 2017 -
Baby Bounce
Baby bounce like a supermodel Strut like a queen Our glory does not diminish even if we remain unseen We rejoice in the shell our souls were placed in We drape ourselves…
1. May 2017 -
The Magic of Conscious Deep Breathing
Conscious deep breathing has a direct effect on our physical, mental, emotional, energetic and spiritual body. As we explore self-care in this issue, I will be sharing gentle basic yoga flows.…
28. April 2017 -
Note to Self
Note to Self is a self-portrait series captured on 35mm film. It is about a woman writing notes to herself in order to keep track of the lessons she’s learning as…
27. April 2017 -
Exhibition of Distinguished Diva — A Collective Online Community
Athens you have been wonderful! A massive thank you to everyone who showed up for the launch of Distinguished Diva and add to the discussion on what it means for a group…
26. April 2017 -
Creator’s Letter
After 6 years of storytelling and experience sharing. It is time I give this space to other women’s stories. I hope you all embrace the collective of stories from all beautiful women of colour. I…
26. April 2017 -
Editor’s Note: Issue 1
When you’ve experienced any form of trauma with someone, it creates a bond that tethers you in a way that feels familial. When I met Adeola, the creator of DD,…
26. April 2017
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