Zino Bernard

The one who spells Afrolady from the larynx of her pen. She’s a high spirited, cultured and ingenuous African child, whose writing drops an unimaginative creative splash on history and carves the indignation and memories of Black women.

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An Erring Woman

The day he was set to be buried, I was not allowed near the body. They told me that it was against the traditions and customs. A woman must not go near…

first date

How My Perfect First Date Became My Worst Nightmare

“He…ll…o Stacy, are you still on the phone? Hello?!!” Bisi moved from one end of the room and hurried over to the other end. “Oh God, Network is a bastard!” She hissed…

prey

Prey

The first time Uncle Donald had come to visit us, he’d seemed like the angel that God decided to leave back on earth. He was perfect, had the dentition of a man…

work burnout

Work Burnout: Meaning, Warning Signs, How to Avoid It.

“Hello Uncle and aunty busy, please come and catch your subs—Being unnecessarily busy is a toxic trait” Are you the kind of person who keeps your calendar so full that you barely…

12 Signs You’re in a Toxic Relationship

In this article, you’d learn the following: What Does a Toxic Relationship Mean? Will a Toxic Relationship Ever Get Better? Can Toxic Relationships Be Fixed? What Are the Signs of a Toxic…

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth II: Britain’s Longest Serving Monarch And An Unforgettable Legacy

What Happens Now? With Queen Elizabeth II’s demise at the age of 96, and after a seven-year decade rule, nations and individuals alike have taken a momentary pause to reminisce about her…

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How To Survive Working From Home As A Woman

(Hello daughter, mother, sister, and Career woman, you’re doing just fine. Please remember to breathe.) If you are working from home, chances are you’ve encountered some challenges. But as a woman, you…

to love

“To Love And To Hold Till Death Do Us Part”

How crazy can you get for sex? How crazy would you get if your sex god is taken away? Read what it means to love from the perspective of a sex psychopath.

self-care

10 Helpful Self-Care Tips For Young Black Women

Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare” ~Andre lourde. We hear the term “self-care” all the time, but it’s difficult to define…

Deep secrets

Deep Secrets

“Hi!” I called out to her and watched her bat her eyes in rebellion like she could not wait to get rid of her work clothes and perfunctory smile. “My name is…