by Teakisi | Mar 16, 2015 | Entertainment
By Kye Makyeli If you’re a fan of the popular urban Nigerian television channel, Ebony Life TV, then you’re no stranger to the beautiful Lamide Akintobi. From EL Now to The Spot, Lamide’s presence in today’s daily entertainment hasn’t gone unnoticed, just like the...
by Teakisi | Mar 10, 2015 | Business, Current Affairs, Education, Empowerment
Article by Christelle Mekoh I was among many to be deeply touched by John Legend and Common performance of Glory from ‘’Selma’’ at the 2015 Oscars. In their acceptance speech, they made clear connections to riot movements around the world including Japan and France....
by Teakisi | Mar 6, 2015 | Fashion & Style
Post by Kelly de Fogain Often referred to as head handkerchief, turban, head tie or headscarf, the head wrap is an accessory commonly used by every Black woman. Present in many African nations, it’s only following the Great Recession that the use of head wraps...
by Teakisi | Mar 4, 2015 | Empowerment
By Attiya Karodia It seems as though for every step my ’empowered’ sisters take forward, there is a reaction ready to pull us 5 steps back, whether it’s slut shaming, or simply donning the garment of the submissive woman in society. This week though,...
by Teakisi | Mar 3, 2015 | Culture, Current Affairs, Development, Education, Empowerment, Entertainment, Family, Fashion & Style
By Nellie Umutesi-Vigneron Dear Organizers, As any other social media addict, I was privy to the infamous video that came out of last year’s Miss Rwanda pageant. I am going to spare you the details of the video as I am sure you are well aware of its content. Like...
