We have all heard the saying “history repeats itself” and that is certainly true for fashion. I’m sure we all have seen a repeated fashion trend that was popular decades ago and is brought back into style in today’s fashion world. Personally, being a college student, I have seen a[…]
Everyone knows that I have always been a fan of the Williams sisters since day one. My mother, Bernice Coleman, is a superfan. Serena Williams is showing us that she is so much more than an athlete; she is a woman warrior. Serena Williams rises to the occasion, consistently and[…]
As a parent, are you raising a feminist child? Chimananda Ngozi Adichie is learning how to raise a feminist child and teaching us at the same time. We could all learn with her, as explained in her book: A HEALTHY FOUNDATION Over the years, I facilitated Sisterhood Agenda workshops such as[…]
It is with a heavy heart that the fashion industry loses another iconic designer and businesswoman. On June 5, 2018, Kate Spade was found dead in her New York City apartment due to an alleged suicide. Kate leaves behind her husband, Andy Spade, and her 13-year-old daughter, Frances Beatrice Spade.[…]
A model of sisterhood activism… Watching Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay being interviewed by Van Jones on the Van Jones Show on CNN while promoting A Wrinkle in Time made me think: This is what sisterhood activism looks like. United in Sisterhood Our activism is not something that we learn;[…]
Men and women’s empowerment? Yes! Men have the capacity to support women’s empowerment movements. Rather than shun their participation, we encourage it. Since women and girls are often harassed and abused by men in power, it is helpful when men to step up and have our backs. Read More: Men &[…]
Trauma hurts. Trauma can cause pain, anger (even rage), depression, and self-harm. Importantly, trauma can spark activism because trauma can transform victims into survivors. More often than not, survivors of traumatic experiences have stories to tell and lessons to teach. Read More: Trauma Recovery & Healing Trauma can activate a[…]
According to juvenile justice experts, sexportation and sextortion affects more middle school girls than high school girls. What is it? According to a special agent with the FBI: “Sextortion is a serious crime that occurs when someone threatens to distribute your private and sensitive material if you don’t provide them[…]
HINT: Women of Color with Beauty, Power & Strength The next superhero movie will feature women of color. At least one Sister Superhero should have their own movie very soon. Excited to see the upcoming Black Panther movie, coming out in theaters on February 16th, I am most excited about[…]