“It doesn’t matter what they think of me. I know what I think of myself. I am great. I am amazing. I am significant.” Singer/actor Tyrese Gibson posted an adorable video of him and daughter Shayla doing their affirmations along with the caption; Self confidence starts at home… #DaddyDaughter #SelfLoveDrill. In her article about building…
➠ Continue ReadingHow beautiful is this! 10-year-old twins Imani and Nia Lindsay have been accepted to The American Ballet Theatre’s prestigious summer program on scholarship. The girls started walking at just 8 months old, and have always had a passion for movement and dance. They are trained in acrobatics, jazz, tap, hip hop and contemporary dance, and…
➠ Continue Reading1. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (Nigeria) (1900-1978) I first learned of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti while enjoying the Broadway musical FELA. In the play, Fela’s character mentions how powerful his mother’s influence is in his life. Upon researching her life, I realized that she is a shero in her own right. In addition to many other awesome things, she…
➠ Continue ReadingBefore becoming a mom to two little girls, I remember having a conversation with a friend about girls and self-worth. My friend said, “We should not tell little girls they are ‘cute, ’ instead we should tell them that they are ‘smart!’” She argued that because we tell girls how cute they are at a…
➠ Continue ReadingBy Lurie Daniel Favors of Afro State of Mind You may have heard comments like these before: Dang. Your baby used to have such pretty hair. What happened? Oh her hair is so cute! Except for this nappy section right here… That baby is so pretty! You almost don’t even notice her hair… These are the type of…
➠ Continue ReadingBy Alicia of alburnet.wordpress.com Nearly every Friday in my classroom is “Current Events Friday”. On these days, I bring in articles to share with the class. The students read, analyze argument, debate hot topics, and write essays regarding the writing. Not only is it good reading, writing, speaking, and listening practice, but it also brings the…
➠ Continue ReadingWe’ve already covered dolls, and books and TV shows, now we’ve compiled a list of art and room decor that affirms brown girls. Check it out: It’s always fun decorating a room for our little girls that reflects their personality. Here are some ideas to infuse inspirational images of African American girls in your daughter’s…
➠ Continue ReadingWe recently discussed books, movies and TV shows that affirm brown girls. Now we’re moving on to dolls! Check it out; American Girl Dolls Addy is African American with dark hair and eyes. Cecile is from New Orleans, and has brown skin, green eyes, and curly brown hair. Heart 4 Hearts dolls Rahel is from…
➠ Continue ReadingBy Sundi When I was in college I remember seeing the study where young African American girls had to choose between a black doll and a white doll and point to which one was good and which one was bad. The girls routinely chose the black doll as bad and the white doll as good. It…
➠ Continue ReadingBy Alicia of alburnet.wordpress.com She’s barely been alive for two and a half years and she’s already been gender-checked. Several times. Though we’d come to expect “Princess Pink” paraphernalia from well meaning relatives, my husband and I had resolved to let our daughter pick out the things that she wanted. Turns out, she actually likes pink,…
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