Dear black women, Do not permit TOXICITY near you. Protect yourself from foul words, from negative impressions, from uncomfortable situations, and from people who defraud you of peace and kindness, and from moments that do not serve your interest.…
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We see all the black women winning, and we are so proud! Here are 10 Affirmations curated for the season, for black women who constantly push the envelope: “Being ME is how I win.“ “I inhale my dreams and…
What are your plans for the big Love Day? Are you expecting any grand event? Five women share their expectations for Valentine’s Day: “I would like a lovely dinner after work. I would also like to receive bank alert.…
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Meet Jessica Nabongo – the first black woman to travel to every country in the world
Travel lovers, get in here! Have you heard about Jessica Nabongo? On October 6, 2019 – 35 year old Jessica touched down in Seychelles. This destination marked her record as the first black woman to travel to every country…
Nobody understands fear like black women. “Should I stay with him and work it out?” “How am I going to cope with being a mother to toddlers and running a business?” “Should I listen to people and have another…
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Stephanie Linus Anchors the African UN Ambassador’s Ball at the AU 20th Anniversary in Washington DC
Last week, I was honored to anchor the African UN Ambassador’s ball, organized by H.E. Ambassador Hilda-Suka Mafudze, Permanent Representative of the African Union to the United States to commensurate with the 20th Anniversary of the African Union which…
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Stephanie Linus Moderates the African First Ladies Summit on the heels of the U.S.-Africa Leadership Summit 2022
Actress and UNFPA Ambassador Stephanie Linus hosted world leaders to a high-profile panel discussion at the launch of the Women United Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to giving female leaders across nations a global voice. The event which took place at the…
Life has a funny way of testing us. We are constantly presented with obstacles that we must somehow find the strength to overcome. Maybe you’ve come up against some unforeseen difficulties or you are stuck in an unfair circumstance,…
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Stephanie Linus’ Extended Hands Foundation With Support From Ford Foundation Takes SGBV Awareness To Local Schools & Communities
Raising more awareness in our communities is critical to the elimination of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The Extended Hands Foundation with support from Ford Foundation has recently taken its activism to local schools and communities in Lagos state. The community…
The beginning of a new year is a time to pause for reflection, to celebrate the high points and make peace with the low points of the past 12 months. At the same time, we also need to be…
The start of a New Year holds a special magic. It’s an opportunity to pause and reflect on the year gone, and to dream of better things for the year ahead. When preparing to ring in the New Year,…
Merry Christmas to you Amazonians and Warlords!!! My sincere wish for you this season is that your holiday will be filled with joy and laughter. I hope that this presents an opportunity for you to appreciate all the little…
I recently had the privilege to discuss the important topic of human trafficking during a recent interview with Arise News. My message still remains that this menace requires urgent attention from everyone in the society. Human trafficking is not…
To contribute to the efforts against human trafficking of women and girls, I recently created a compelling Public Service Announcement (PSA) on human trafficking titled “You Wan Travel Abroad?”. As an advocate against human trafficking, I partnered with the @unwomenng (UN…
“Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I’m off and running, and I’m…
