by Teakisi | Jun 8, 2016 | Hair & Beauty, Thoughts & Reflections
By Zerida Mponye I was having breakfast at Cafe Javas the other day when I saw the most beautiful woman. She was seated right in front of me, slightly to the right so I had a really clear visual. I noticed, while I picked at my underwhelming red velvet cake, that she...
by Teakisi | May 29, 2016 | Empowerment, Hair & Beauty, Short Story, Thoughts & Reflections
By Joan Semanda. “Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness” – Marcus Garvey This post is inspired by my thoughts to my future daughter. Your black is heart wrenchingly beautiful. You were made this way,...
by Teakisi | Apr 12, 2016 | Hair & Beauty, Thoughts & Reflections
By Amandla Karungi I did feel beautiful at one point in my life…when I was younger, about 8 years old. I really did. The one thing I did not have that I wanted were thighs that touched when I sat on the toilet seat. I don’t know why I wanted my little...
by Teakisi | Feb 19, 2016 | Culture, Current Affairs, Development, Education, Empowerment
By Vivienne Amijee Do good and the universe will return you the favour in due time. For a long time, black women, especially those in Africa, have been known to only bear children and tend to their homes; this has gradually changed over the decades. We have been able...
by Teakisi | Jan 26, 2016 | Empowerment, Fashion & Style, Feature, Hair & Beauty, Health, Lifestyle
Article by Christelle Mekoh Are you ready for 2016? Crazy how another year just went by. Hoping you’ve enjoyed your Holiday season and you took some time to reflect on the last 365 days and think about what the future holds. For some, starting a new year is synonymous...
