Our generation is one that is quickly getting over working for the sake of working. Working to pay bills or to rise in the ranks of a company or to achieve some form of accolade. I believe that this generation is one that craves meaning behind almost everything it does. Whether it be the … Continue reading 6 Truths That Helped Me to Discover My Purpose
I received this short devotional from my mother-friend, Aunt Gail. It really made me question whether I honestly understand my story as God has purposed it. Do I short-change His vision for me? Do I doubt who He says I am? Do I truly understand how He desires to heal and grow and love me? … Continue reading Thought-Provoking Tuesdays: Your Story
Photo Cred: Cierra Cotton There are dreams that have been parked all in the name of submission. We have heard it several times that as a woman, more so a black African woman (bAw), you are restricted to think or dream in a certain manner because we have to make space for our men to … Continue reading Guest Post: The Ladder of Success for the Black African Woman Seems to be Dismissed by Submission by Bulelwa Mpinda
Photo Cred: Jeyjoo Online This International Women’s Day (IWD) I am still reeling in shock following Kim Kardashian’s nude selfie. Not that I am totally surprised because it's become a regular thing with her. But happening around the occasion of IWD, I can't help but wonder what ideals Kim is putting forward. For centuries, … Continue reading Guest Post: Kim’s Naked Selfie by Sikhonzile Ndlovu
Thoughts for the New Year...
The new black African woman logo by Tique Design In March of this year, I finally took a bold step to do something God had been prompting me to do for a while but that I’d been afraid to for over a year. I decided to start my blog and Facebook Ministry under the … Continue reading The Story Behind black African woman
In the 21st century, or rather the information age, we still find women especially black women being marginalized and ostracized - by virtue of being black and woman. I have gravitated more towards womanism than feminism - I just felt that as a black woman I face the double edged sword in both the world … Continue reading Guest Post: I Am a Christian and I Am a Womanist, Do You Mind? by Euphony Paballo Kgadima
In light of the recently celebrated Africa Day this past Monday, I thought I'd share some of my thoughts around the African continent. This is a place that I am truly passionate about and that I love. I recently read an article (100 African Cities Destroyed by Europeans) which discusses the truth about Africa – … Continue reading Learning the Truth About Our Heritage
Purpose. That word tends to evoke an array of reactions from people – never neutral though. Either, they turn quickly away from it because of the amount of effort required to discover it and they really don’t have the time or energy. In others, it raises a multitude of questions because they have no idea … Continue reading Purpose
What does it mean to be a black African woman (bAw)? Who is she? Why is she on this earth? What is her contribution to this world? Over the most recent years, I have been learning so much about life: God; relationships; family; faith; becoming an assured lady of God; rocking natural hair; and discovering … Continue reading The black African woman (bAw)
