the politics of being transracial & light skinned #racheltaughtus

the politics of being transracial & light skinned #racheltaughtus

at first, i laughed at rachel dolezal.  i’ve witnessed blackness get colonized so many times until i immediately found her blackface antics more pathetic than anything. however, after she sat down for an interview with melissa harris…

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artist sharla hammond mixes patterns, prints & practicality

artist sharla hammond mixes patterns, prints & practicality

sharla hammond creates art that does more than just look pretty on a wall.  it’s both functional and political. read more about sharla and her work over at a country called earth and look out for…

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summertime fine: 5 tips for self care

summertime fine: 5 tips for self care

black women need more avenues that lead to healing and self care.  with pervasive violence perpetrated both against us and around us, audre lorde called caring for ourselves an act of “political warfare.” this summer,…

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summertime fine: 5 tips for self care

black women need more avenues that lead to healing and self care.  with pervasive violence perpetrated both against us and around us, audre lorde called caring for ourselves an act of “political warfare.” this summer,…

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weekend music: dj hannah faith
crush of the week: danielle from love 416

crush of the week: danielle from love 416

we love dani because her blog, personal style and eye for interior decor are fresh. not fresh like fly (although she most certainly is), but fresh like walking through a farmer’s market with a breeze…

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crush of the week: danielle from love 416

we love dani because her blog, personal style and eye for interior decor are fresh. not fresh like fly (although she most certainly is), but fresh like walking through a farmer’s market with a breeze…

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studio 189

studio 189

studio 189 is a mission-driven brand created by actress rosario dawson and abrima erwiah.  the duo seeks to use fashion as an agent of social change, marketing fair-trade goods made by artisans using traditional techniques.…

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studio 189
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