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#296 - MYRLIE
Myrlie Louise Evers-Williams (nee Beasley) was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on March 17, 1933, to parents James and Mildred Beasley. ...

Emerald Ishtari
Feb 27, 20236 min read


#287 - LEADER
A colleague recently suggested that I do a cosplay of the film The Woman King. I have a deep respect for the work of lead actress Viola...

Emerald Ishtari
Jan 19, 20232 min read


#270 - CLEOPATRA
She was a very active influence on Roman politics during a crucial part of Roman history. Unlike any other woman of her time she was the...

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Dec 2, 20222 min read


#268 - NEFERTITI
Nefertiti is also known as “Neferneferuaten”—her full name means “Beautiful are the beauties of Aten, a Beautiful Woman has come.” VIBE:...

Emerald Ishtari
Nov 29, 20222 min read


#242 - JUSTICE
The portrayal of Justice as a female figure dates back to the times of ancient mythology. On statues and other forms of art throughout...

Emerald Ishtari
Oct 6, 20223 min read


#206 - THE EXPERIENCE
If you don't know anything else after leaving "THA PYNK," you know ♫Down In The Valley♫, ♫Mississippi Pride♫ and above ALL else,...

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Jul 20, 20223 min read


#161 - UKUMKANIKAZI
From time immemorial before we were betrayed, sold, stolen and bartered into slavery black women were QUEENS. The adorning of our hair...

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Apr 18, 20222 min read


#137 - STORM
Today's black history cosplay comes from Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Born Ororo Munroe to a Kenyan tribal...

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Feb 19, 20222 min read


#133 - CORETTA
February has been designated as the month that we celebrate Black History in the United States. In this post, I am honoring the HERstory...

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Feb 9, 20222 min read


#124 - CUFFEE
In recent months NETFLIX released writer/director Jeymes Samuels' film "The Harder They Fall" starring all black lead actors including...

Emerald Ishtari
Jan 19, 20222 min read
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