#black female writers
Help a black woman owned brand with expenses for fashion me.
Hogoè Kpessou Fashion Week Funds, organized by Hogoe Kpessou
I created a bag and it got noticed by CardiB
This deserved more hype
Hogoè in the city
Been a minute
Hey guys i’m still raising money for my accident. I would appreciate the help!
Accident medical bills & MRI, organized by Hogoè Kpessou
For those that don’t know, I was in a car accident and i’m still raising money. I would appreciate the support!
Tw: blood
Im not sure who this may reach but I was in an accident sunday and the driver and I don’t have health insurance. doctors also found a brain mass for me so that has extended expenses so if everyone could share or help i’d appreciate it!
Praise be to God
From the age of five I was instructed to take care of my Mum and Sister.
Why would anyone ask a child to take on such responsibility?
I wasn’t old enough to question the instruction, so did my best to adhere.
You see my Dad died when I was five, and at that time, my baby sister was barely one.
My Mum was constantly in and out of the hospital, managing an inherited red blood cell disorder.
I had no choice but to grow up, and do so fast.
Becoming responsible at such a young age was a gift and a curse.
I didn’t get a chance to enjoy my childhood, or my teenage years because I wasn’t considered a child.
Everyone who could, took advantage.
That being said, all my experiences prepared me for the many challenges I’ve been through and overcome.
I’ve always been wise beyond my years, and felt a sense of duty to care for my loved ones, before myself.
However, now I’ve established healthy boundaries.
I do things out of love not obligation.
I don’t allow anyone to emotionally abuse me or guilt trip me.
I don’t give anyone my hard earned money whenever they ask because they’ve been irresponsible with their finances.
I don’t allow anyone into my space if their energy isn’t right or aligned with mine.
I don’t wait for anyone’s appreciation, applause or approval, I don’t need it.
I don’t hold malice but where necessary I will keep my distance.
I don’t have any expectations so don’t get disappointed, just pleasantly surprised.
I’ve stop holding people to my standards, I know we are all different, and have different paths.
I’ve let go of all my hurt and anger
I’ve realeased all my past pain and embrace my present, while remaining optimistic about the future.
I love myself first
I prioritise my needs first and don’t apologise for doing so
I’m focused on my mental, physical and spiritual growth and that’s it.
I’m blessed and highly favoured
I let God guide my footsteps and walk confidently moving forward.
Praise be to God - Amen
Author - @iameriwa
Photography - @xander.foto
Model - @attrvcion
Hair - @tossedtresses
Stylist - @talyseanir_
Never Settle
Irrespective of how I feel about Nicki’s personality, I do respect and admire her contribution to Hip Hop and women empowerment.
So much so, that I was extremely saddened and disappointed in her choice of partner. Anyway, I urge women, especially single women, to use Nicki’s marriage has a cautionary tale. If you’re successful, and have choices, DO NOT settle down with a man who isn’t on your level.
I know that society puts tremondous pressure on women to get married and have children; but try to be strong, and wait for someone more deserving! DO NOT ignore the warning signs, the excess baggage, lack of financial security, and criminal background, just because you’re eager to become a WIVE and MOTHER.
Love yourself enough to not invest in a nonentity like Mr.Petty ♀️
Author@iameriwa
Model - Nicki Minaj
MichaelaCoel
Write the tale that scares you, that makes you feel uncertain, that isn’t comfortable,
I dare you
In a world that entices us to browse through the lives of others
To help us better determine how we feel about ourselves, and to in turn feel the need to be
Constantly visible, for visibility these days seems to somehow equate to success…
Do not be afraid to disappear from it,
From us for a while,
And see what comes to you in the silence.
I dedicate this story to every single survivor of sexual assault
Speech by Michaela Coel
Photography by Vittorio Zunino
