Something Bigger

On this little blog of mine, I post about ideas/images/thoughts that catch my fancy. Heavy on Studyblr, Jesus, Naija life, proBlack(woman) stuff.

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Verse of the Week

Surrender Birth Verse of the Week. 2 Timothy 1:7 What is God saying to you about Faith and surrendering control to Him?

Relevant for birthing, but also totally relevant for adulting. 

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(via Our Story | MM.LaFleur)

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Mail & Guardian Friday the 14th of November… 

An llustration done by Studio Rudo for an anti-ad campaign. Women’s insecurities are targeted by advertisers and the offering is more often than not an alternative to self. Eurocentric advertising in an african context diminishes African perspective on what beauty is.  Rationale: The thinking behind this particular illustration was from my vantage point as a young African woman… How cosmetic products are advertised and encourage an alternative to self and perpetuate an ideal/mould that all women should pursue. I’ve included subtle messages within the illustration eg. The T.I.A stamp (This is Africa), emphasizing the rejection of eurocentric marketing in the African context. The shattered TV screens (anti advertising), and the “no lies” flash which is a play on a certain hair relaxer’s tagline. I believe that we (Africans) should celebrate our Africanism and tell more of our own authentic stories within the advertising space. The Brief was: Create an illustration or a print ad that’s essentially an anti-ad campaign concerning anything to do with the body.  Be You… a message that needs to be reinforced on so many levels in our society.

https://twitter.com/MG_Friday/status/533282297152540672

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Amazing! From the fashion/art exhibition “Water Carry Me Go” at the @romtoronto in Toronto by @supafrik Photo by @jalanimorgan | Model @aluad_anei | Design @carolbarretocob #exhibition #art #fashion #africainspired #african #watercarrymego #design #style #beauty #africandiaspora #apif #apifrocks #stunning

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(via Style Hits: Lupita Nyong'o | Visual Therapy)

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Femme, by Jacques Gabriel 

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In a speech that lasted almost 30 minutes, Judge Vonda Evans of Detroit laid into 47-year-old William Melendez, the former police officer caught on video beating an unarmed black man in January 2015. Looking at his history, Melendez deserved every word of it.

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Salute to S. Ross Browne - Artist to Watch http://www.srossbrowne.com/ https://instagram.com/srossbrowne/ https://twitter.com/SRossBrowne https://www.facebook.com/S.RossBrowne.Artist?ref=hl

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Finally, some Black women who aren’t all hips and tits 🙌🏿

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I needed this .

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by Jacques Gabriel

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This Is What Can Happen When Black Teens Are Allowed to Lead in US Cities

The Inner Harbor Project is mobilizing youth in Baltimore.

Their organization sounds awesome! 

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Then You Lost Me 2013 Oil and acrylic on printed paper mounted on board 2 ft. × 1.67 ft.

By Njideka Akunyili Crosby

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Amazing! 

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Serena Williams of the United States holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup during a photocall at The Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens after winning the 2015 Australian Open on February 1, 2015

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Iconic. 

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Legend

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V. E. R. S. A. T. I. L. I. T. Y

—Related forms ver·sa·tile·ly, adverb ver·sa·til·i·ty, ver·sa·tile·ness, noun

— adjective

1. capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another.

2. having or capable of many uses.

3. variable or changeable, as in feeling, purpose, or policy.

Synonyms: adaptability, ambidexterity, changeability, skillfulness, utility, versatileness, advantage, convenience, BEAUTIFUL.

A.K.A: Don’t EVER let anyone tell you being a Black girl ain’t lit!

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(via Zika Infection Transmitted by Sex Reported in Texas - The New York Times)

What is life? 

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Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakesh, Morocco.

[kenechim]

Makes me wish I could find the photos I took while I was there. :-[