(ThySistas.com) With Women’s History Month quickly coming to an end, I feel it is necessary to share a few powerful messages delivered by black women to black women as well as to our communities in hip hop. I truly feel we’ve been rocked to sleep by women entertainers singing and ...
(ThySistas.com) Nina Simone was an amazing woman. She sang from the heart, and she did not care what people thought about her. She was a star and a martyr all at the same time. Her music moved us, her power intrigued us and her talent uplifted us. She was more ...
(ThySistas.com) The list of over 360 artists who have recorded a Rose Marie McCoy song includes some of the biggest names in the business: Nat “King” Cole, Sarah Vaughan, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ike & Tina Turner, Shirley Caesar and many other legendary artists. I don’t know of ...
(ThySistas.com) Yes, this movie is really being made. The Nina Simone biopic starring Zoe Saldana was more or less forgotten after behind the scenes stills were released in 2013 of Saldana on set portraying the iconic musician in a bad kinky wig, caked-on dark makeup and a cartoonish prosthetic nose. ...
(ThySistas.com) Receiving negativity from others is difficult to deal with. Being the object of constant ridicule can have a devastating effect on one’s self image and that of generations to follow. The situation shifts from outside attacks to self-inflicted harm rather quickly. As black women we must ask ourselves if we ...
(ThySistas.com) This year is shaping up to be a dynamic year for people of color. In 2016 thus far, not only are we seeing more folks in the black community support each other, we are seeing the propelling of black consciousness to the forefronts of mainstream media. From Beyoncé’s “Formation” ...
(ThySistas.com) I took the time to watch season one of Empire. I admit I had some reservations about the show regarding black image, and stereotypes. However, I did not want to speak against something I’ve never seen, or having only watched one or two episodes. The writers definitely understand drama, ...
(ThySistas.com) On this day, just 34 years ago, a bright eyed little girl by the name of Beyonce Knowles made way to the world. Born on Friday, September 4, 1981 making her a #5 life path, Beyonce is no doubt adventurous, restless, focused and multi-talented. This is the same young ...
(ThySistas.com) The release of the Academy Awarding film “Selma” has brought about many conversations in America. One conversation in particular that has been brought back to the forefront of our minds is that of how “black” movies are treated and viewed by Hollywood, not by audience members who see the ...
(ThySistas.com) Happy 27th Robyn Rihanna! This fire hot diva is the 1st to grace Star Astros for consistently being on point! Spiritual, Stylish & Sensual are just a few keywords to describe this Sun (i.e Shinning) sign Pisces. Rihanna is a #3 life path and it truly shows through her ...