Living on a Tightrope

Dannielle... but people call me Elle. American and Sierra Leonean. South Jersey. Only child. Young Professional. Living it to the fullest. 23. Loves love, but hates drama. my loves ♥ my family. fashion. sleep. photos. hair[natural]. french culture. books. bangles. studs. love. sneakers. sports. springtime. vintage. living green. food. food. food. bestfriends. clubs and lounges. wines. my combat boots. comfy grandma made sweaters. cheeses. fruits. kit-kats. movies. android. blogging. I'm living on a tightrope, but I look forward to placing my feet on solid ground. So... I do not claim ownership on the pictures I post. I love: fashion, literature,french culture, God, music, and Africa. follow me on twitter @elle_emental instagram @elementalliving

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[callistosghost]

Beautiful

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Nigerian Music legend, Sir Shina Peters and nollywood actress Clarion Chukwura in 1982

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[ak8701]

Self love is the very first romance

Akua Naru, Mo(u)rning (via akilivumbi)

[un-sadie]

Stop whatever you’re doing and WATCH THIS.

[definitelydope]

"I asked 5 questions in genetics class today and all of them started with the word ‘sorry’"

WATCH THIS AND THEN WATCH IT AGAIN

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so good

[lemme-holla-at-you]

perfect !

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d a m n

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amazing

[elementalliving-blog-blog]

w o w. spot on!

[rasdivine]

When an African from Africa tells an African in the Diaspora as the result of enslavement that he or she is not an African it is like your mother saying that you are not her child. It is the worst thing that you could ever say.

Runoko Rashidi (via rasdivine)

I experienced this first hand from my cousin. (My entire family minus myself and two cousins were born in Africa) It is the most hurtful thing to hear. Especially when you go to Africa on a regular basis to stay in touch with your family and to stay true to your roots. My mother is African and my father is American. Nevertheless, I am African. 

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[michellekpoems]

You should not need fireworks, the dropping ball in New York, a new year, to change the things you dislike about yourself.

Michelle K., Change is Always Possible. (via michellekpoems)

[dynamicafrica]

NEW MUSIC: Omawumi ft Remy Kayz - Somori.

Yoruba slang for a highly respected person in society, Omawumi owns the ‘Somori’ title and delivers a visually heavy music video featuring Yoruba talking drum drummers, traditional dancers, prints and graphics that reflect her vibrant personality, and of course, herself on a throne.

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Loooove

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I don’t want a lukewarm love. I want it to burn my lips and engulf my soul.

Woori (via joyisvolatile)

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#353 My protection

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Why is it that almost every time you see Africa, it’s always portrayed in a poor and negative way. Example; the infamous “Feed the Children” image. The reason why the media pushes this propaganda of Africa is because it makes it seems as though Africa needs Aid from Big Brother “Europe” to thrive or be successful. Which is COMPLETELY false. Also what this does is create a DISCONNECT from Blacks in America and Africa. Meaning many Blacks that fall for this illusion won’t accept Africa as their Homeland because they have associated these images with Africa. Remember at one point when we were young being African was something to make fun or crack jokes. When we were young we didn’t know any better, now that we are older and wiser we see the ignorance of our past!

"You can’t hate the roots of a tree and not the tree itself. You can’t hate Africa and NOT HATE YOURSELF" - Malcolm X

Post written by: @Oba_Tayo

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Africa - Former colonial rulers and dates of independence

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Jamaican amateur photographer Luca Khouri represented the Black Diaspora by shooting three young beauties in Kingston. His image is among the finalists of the World of Women Photography Competition currently on display at Alliance Francaise in Nairobi. COURTESY 

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J. D.’Okhai Ojeikere,Untitled , 1957

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If you teach a boy, you educate an individual. But if you teach a girl, you educate a whole nation.

African proverb

(Source: The Economist, When education dries up, 11-2-2013)