With tourism at a peak, there's no doubt Jordan has something to offer for all types of travellers. Whether it's the urban buzz of downtown Amman you're into, the spiritual serenity of Wadi Rum to unwind or wander in the wonders of Petra - you'll find your perfect scenery match! We continue our Key Discoveries... Continue Reading →
Key Discoveries: What’s it like being Black in Jordan?
There's something magical about connecting with another badass black girl who travels the world, grabs at opportunities which come her way with both hands, and breaks the limiting social conventions we're expected to abide by... I guess it's all part and parcel of the #BlackGirlMagic phenomena taking the blogosphere by storm! Meet Keylee, a young... Continue Reading →
Palenqueras make history in a march through old Cartagena #LaPalenqueraRespeta!
I'm still processing the events of the past 8 days of arriving in Colombia's Caribbean coast... Not long ago I was in San Basilio de Palenque (the first acknowledged settlement of liberated Africans in the Americas) on a filmset of Cameroonian filmmaker Jean-Pierre Bekolo, then just days ago I joined the march surrounded by hundreds... Continue Reading →
La Frida: Empowering Black Women through Cycle-Activism
My introduction to La Frida was by coincidence almost a month ago, walking through Santo Antonio when I caught eyes with Diana, La Frida's in-house mechanic, and we both gave that "Hey black girl" recognition nod! I continued walking but something told me to go back and ask for a photo as the framing through... Continue Reading →
Salvador’s ‘Panteras Negras’ are The World’s First All Black & Female Instrumental Band
I put it out there to the universe that I wanted to use my time in Salvador to connect with some badass women... I might be on a break from Diversity Matters, but my quest to showcase diverse narratives continues - so meeting band members of Panteras Negras didn't disappoint! "The main challenge I face... Continue Reading →
Meet the Queer Black Woman who created a platform to address Self-esteem issues of Black Women in Brazil
Meet Cintia Tâmara; a queer, black feminist and PhD student researching ‘How Black Women in Brazil and the United States build their self-esteem. She recently founded Autoestima - O Projeto; a self-esteem platform which offers a space for shared content on self-esteem, self-reflection & development, as well as providing workshop and trainings focused on empowering Black... Continue Reading →
Stepping into Spring: Short-cut to good hair!
It's spring time! I'm back home in London after my extensive travels just in time for one of my favourite seasons of the year. The one that signifies new beginnings! The sun is finally showing through the clouds- amazing how a bit of sun in London brings out positive energy and confidence... Enough confidence for... Continue Reading →