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The Pain Above My Head- A Victim’s Tale
By Ifedayo Ward He pushes me violently to the wall and rips off my dress. His breath stinks of cheap liquor and tobacco. Saliva drips from the side of his mouth as he laughs greedily at my efforts to shove him off...I cry helplessly as I hear my mother shout greetings...
Friendship Matters! Patronize Those You Love
By Marie-Helena Mekolo I believe in helping people, especially my friends, to achieve their dreams; I like to uplift and empower them. So I don't understand why, when it comes to patronizing businesses, people are much more comfortable helping a complete stranger over...
Les Nappy Célèbres – Deuxième Partie
By Samira Moumini Vous avez pensé qu'il n'y avait que cinq nappy célèbres dans le monde? Mais bien sûr que non! Eh ben en fait il y en a encore pas mal. Dans le dernier article nous parlions de Solange, Diana Ross, Lupita Nyong'o, Janelle Monae et Viola Davis. Qui...
Disney’s ‘Queen of Katwe’ Is Coming Soon And We Are Excited!
Disney's drama movie 'Queen of Katwe', staring Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo, Madina Nalwanga and directed by Mira Nair, is sure to leave you full of hope, energized and entertained. “Queen of Katwe” is based on the vibrant true story of 10-year-old Phiona Mutesi...
Pula! We Really Are A Beautiful People.
By Noluvuyo Bacela My thoughts, my heart and my mind are completely saturated with images of you and the warmth you exude. Your immeasurable kindness and thoughtfulness have captured an unassuming heart to the point of frustration. I want to stop time and go back to...
A Basket Full Of Water
By Eunice Aber I have had this problem for far too long. Or rather, I'm finally tired enough of this thorn in my side to talk about. I call it "A Basket Full of Water". Crazy right? Ever imagined a basket full of water? I could never have imagined it had I not arrived...
Lettre À Ma Soeur Africaine Qui A Quitté Son Pays
By Iris Ntore Chère sœur, Tu as laissé ta terre et quitté les tiens pour venir vivre un rêve, le rêve de toute une famille et toute une génération. Tu as traversé l’océan pour rejoindre « la terre promise » : l’Occident. La terre où tout rêve est réalisable, où tout...
Do You Boo Boo!
By Anna Kakuba Disclaimer: I wouldn't encourage any self respecting individual to use the words "Boo Boo". Moving on swiftly.... I was a timid child. I always needed other kids to think for me. It was easier being far from the spotlight. I think that for most of my...
Lessons From An Older Generation
By Laura Walusimbi Social networks. We all have them. A dictionary I consulted defines a social network as a network of friends, acquaintances and co-workers who are connected by interpersonal relationships. Members of a social network reinforce each other’s...