The Weird One Out

PHOTO: ONE EQUAL WORLD

Society has defined how the ‘ideal woman’ should look, walk, talk, behave, and be interested in. This evolves every once in a while but the core tenets of what society wants from women are basically the same; be pretty, talk less, marry, give birth, support your man, and fade into oblivion.

Attacking Christians

I have always believed in, and respected the rights of every human being, as I expect my rights to be respected. Though I treat all basic human rights equally, I am partial to the rights to life, freedom, dignity of person, and freedom of thought, conscience, religion, opinion, and expression. I believe in the fundamental principle that my rights should not impinge on another’s and vice versa.

The Men Who 'Snitched' On Their Sex

Picture: BLACK WOMEN OF BRAZIL

I woke up this morning with the thought of one of the shows I did on television. We had this business mogul on the show and he was talking about business principles for success. Just as we were rounding up, he asked us to let him say something. It went something like this:

The Curse of Social Media

I pick up my phone, look for the best light source, tilt for the best angle, present the left side of my face, pucker my lips (or smile or laugh), choose a filter, and bam! Picture taken!

'Good Christian People' II

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Tolulope has been facing abuse from her family and boyfriend because of a mistake she made. She is about to be pounced on by her brother in-law and her sister. Would she escape the beating she is sure to get? Will her life get better? Find out by continuing the story. Remember, all the events of this story are based on true events. Only the names have been changed. If you haven't seen Part 1, start off here.

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'Good Christian People'

Girl crying.
Image: Women's Net

Based on true events.

Tolulope Brainard sat in front of Dr. Kikelomo with bated breaths. Everything seemed to be going in slow motion. She was sure that the result in that envelope would change her life forever, yet she dreaded what it would say. She wanted to pray but knew that whatever prayer she sent now was too late anyway. It was either positive or negative.