Politics & Fashion

dear movement: a year after ferguson
dear movement: a year after ferguson
10
Aug 2015

dear movement: a year after ferguson

politcs

to my revolutionaries, activists, advocates and allies — as imperfect beings, we must come to terms that a perfect world will never be created. i say that not to make good the enemy of perfect,…

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dear movement: a year after ferguson

politcs

to my revolutionaries, activists, advocates and allies — as imperfect beings, we must come to terms that a perfect world will never be created. i say that not to make good the enemy of perfect,…

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nubian skin: what’s your nude?
06
Aug 2015

nubian skin: what’s your nude?

fashion

i’m tired of picking up “nude” bras that were made for a tanned miley cyrus. you know what? it’s time to invest in under garments made especially for brown skin women. give a round of applause for…

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nubian skin: what’s your nude?
06
Aug 2015
demand justice for natasha mckenna
demand justice for natasha mckenna
04
Aug 2015

demand justice for natasha mckenna

politics

on april 28, 2014, natasha mckenna was tasered to death by police in fairfax, virginia.  killed while her hands were cuffed and feet shackled, she was found with black eyes, covered in bruises and a finger amputated. her…

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demand justice for natasha mckenna

politics

on april 28, 2014, natasha mckenna was tasered to death by police in fairfax, virginia.  killed while her hands were cuffed and feet shackled, she was found with black eyes, covered in bruises and a finger amputated. her…

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Workplace Adornment: A Rebellious Black Girl Speaks
Workplace Adornment: A Rebellious Black Girl Speaks
22
Jul 2015

Workplace Adornment: A Rebellious Black Girl Speaks

fashion

the idea of ornament does not attempt to meet conventional standards, but it satisfies the soul of its creator. -zora neale hurston me: “i’m getting a double-helix piercing tomorrow.” her: “is your job gonna be…

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Workplace Adornment: A Rebellious Black Girl Speaks

fashion

the idea of ornament does not attempt to meet conventional standards, but it satisfies the soul of its creator. -zora neale hurston me: “i’m getting a double-helix piercing tomorrow.” her: “is your job gonna be…

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weekend music: etta bond
12
Jul 2015
weekend music: etta bond
12
Jul 2015

weekend music: etta bond

music

hope your weekend is bomb. image via.

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philanthropy in action: why you should support open space
philanthropy in action: why you should support open space
10
Jul 2015

philanthropy in action: why you should support open space

art

we all have the responsibility to give back to our communities and support causes we find valuable.  there aren’t nearly enough spaces aimed at connecting and cultivating artists of color, so when i saw folasade…

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philanthropy in action: why you should support open space

art

we all have the responsibility to give back to our communities and support causes we find valuable.  there aren’t nearly enough spaces aimed at connecting and cultivating artists of color, so when i saw folasade…

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