Today we’re going to look at some of the world’s most talented black female artists!

When you think of the word “artist,” your mind is probably instantly drawn to music.

If I told you to think of visual art, who are some people you might name?

Chances are names like Pablo Picasso come to mind.

The list might continue with Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Rembrandt – and the list goes on and on.

Something’s wrong with this list, isn’t there?

With the exception of Salvador Dali, these are all white men.

Can you name any black artists?

To be frank, you might only be able to name Jean-Michel Basquiat, and he’s still a man.

Can you name any women?

For this, you might be able to name Frida Kahlo.

What am I trying to show you?

I’m trying to demonstrate that black female artists are underrepresented in the creative world.

Can you name a black female artist of the past or present?

There are quite a few of them and their work is powerful.

There are painters and photographers.

You’ll find those who make sculptures and quilted art.

There are black female artists who even write and animate.

The fact of that matter is that black female artists exist, and we need to start paying attention to them.

Check out our list of 9 black female artists who redefine art.

Black women are beautiful. It doesn’t matter if you’re from Jamaica or from Nigeria, from the Virgin Islands or from Kenya. All black women are magical.

In addition to their beauty, black women, especially African and Caribbean women, have a lot in common, from their music to their style of dress. But there are also some major differences too. Let’s look at some markers of African and Caribbean culture – can you tell which is which?

Derived from Carter G. Woodson’s ‘Negro History Week’, Black History Month is a time of celebration, reflection and utmost appreciation. It’s a time when we can look back on the struggles and hardships faced by our ancestors and humble ourselves when we compare that to the lives we’re able to lead today.

As well as this it gives us an opportunity to share our feelings, culture, food, music… our everything, with people from other races. Popular activities include educating children about prominent black figures in history, taking Martin Luther King Jr. as an example, celebrating the lives and achievements of activists like Malcolm X, festivals, galleries, museum open days and spreading the message to those around us.

Question:

What does ‘swirl’ mean when talking about relationships?

Answer:

The word ‘swirl’ is a term used within the Black Community as a label for a relationship between two partners from different ethnicities and/or nationalities.

You may have asked yourself, should you give your boyfriend another chance after cheating? If so, we plan on helping you make an informed decision with that here today.

Being cheated on, it’s one thing we all hope never happens to us. And if you’ve been cheated on, we hope never to endure again. Discovering that your boyfriend or spouse has been cheating on you is the most gut wrenching and heartbreaking experience for any woman to go through.

For some, this revelation marks the end of the relationship for good but it is never that simple to do. For a lot of women, there is the question of whether the relationship can be salvaged. Should you forgive your man for his shortcomings and give it another chance? Or should you declare him as a lost cause and leave him to his own devices?

Black girls are growing up in a very challenging world. There are many stereotypes that are put on them by society, and sadly, these stereotypes can greatly affect their lifestyle and decisions they make. The results of this can be detrimental if a positive role model isn’t there to help them along the way.

So as someone who aims to have a positive impact on our young black women, what are some of the lessons you could be sharing with them? Here are 6 of our favorites; please share if you agree.

The beauty of black skin comes in its diverse and radiant nature. Black women come in a variety of different shapes, sizes, and backgrounds from all walks of this earth. Our skin tones are often the talk of society in both positive and negative ways. While the culture surrounding shades of black skin has been politicized and almost demonized, it is time to highlight and celebrate the beauty in all of our lovely tones and how they are so similar and so different in many ways.

You may have heard about Kwanzaa, but be wondering what on earth it is. Is it a religious festival? What does it really celebrate? Is it compatible with my beliefs? How do I take part?

Don’t worry. We have the answers to all these questions and more, right here in this article. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll know if Kwanzaa is something you want to celebrate. And if so, you’ll know how to celebrate Kwanzaa in style next time it comes around.

So let’s get started.

Thanks to social media and how easy it is to search, discover and communicate with people across the globe, we are now becoming more aware and accepting of a wide range of different skin types.

You may be familiar with the success of model and activist Winnie Harlow. After appearing on America’s Next Top Model, Winnie rose to fame for embracing, owning and using her rare skin condition vitiligo to empower her, as opposed to seeing it as a burden. That is but just one example of how skin conditions can be seen in a new light.

Our aim is to shed a positive light on albinism, and learn a whole bunch in the process.

Note: Title image from Love Mirian.

No matter where you live in the world, if you have an internet connection or a tv, you’ve probably heard of the Black Lives Matter movement. Despite misconceptions and outright lies by those opposing Black Lives Matter, it is a movement solely designed to help end police violence against African-Americans across the United States. Check out what Black Lives Matter is if you’re not sure.

Since the fatal shooting of unarmed teen Michael Brown in 2014, there have been over a thousand deaths at the hands of American police, and it has to stop. That’s why BLM is so important.