Empowering Black Women through Self-Defense: Embracing Strength, Resilience, and Personal Safety.
August 10, 2023 by ThySista
Filed under Education, Health & Wellness, News, Opinion, Sista Talk, TS, Weekly Columns
Self-defense training holds tremendous potential for empowering black women. By building confidence, enhancing situational awareness, fostering physical fitness, cultivating self-discipline, and creating a supportive community, self-defense equips black women with the tools they need to navigate the world with increased personal safety and empowerment. Through self-defense, black women can celebrate their strength, resilience, and agency, embodying the legacy of their ancestors who have overcome countless challenges. Let us continue to champion and support black women in their journey towards personal safety, empowerment, and self-determination.
Black Teenage Girls and the Impact of Social Media.
August 7, 2023 by ThySista
Filed under Education, Ent., Health & Wellness, News, Opinion, Tech/Internet, TS, Weekly Columns
Balancing Screen Time and Mental Health: Excessive screen time and constant exposure to social media can take a toll on the mental health of black teenage girls. It is important to encourage them to find a healthy balance by setting limits on screen time, engaging in offline activities, and practicing self-care. Promoting open conversations about mental health, fostering resilience, and providing support networks can help them navigate the challenges of social media. Encouraging them to curate their social media feeds, following accounts that inspire and uplift, and unfollowing those that trigger negative emotions can also contribute to a healthier online experience.
Black Women and Shadow Work: Healing, Liberation, and Self-Discovery.
August 7, 2023 by ThySista
Filed under Health & Wellness, News, Opinion, Sista Talk, TS, Weekly Columns
Shadow work holds immense potential for healing, liberation, and self-discovery for black women. By embracing this transformative process, black women can navigate their experiences, heal ancestral wounds, challenge internalized beliefs, and reclaim their authentic power. Shadow work empowers black women to cultivate self-compassion, forge healthy relationships, and actively participate in movements for social change.
Sometimes A Voice Can Save.
July 31, 2023 by ThySista
Filed under Health & Wellness, News, Opinion, Relationship Talk, Sista Talk, TS, Weekly Columns
When you step up to offer the voice your sistah needs, you may be about to receive the same…and you may not have realized you needed a lifeline. The conversation my start with you hearing an issue, or being a shoulder.
The Strong Need Safe Spaces.
July 27, 2023 by ThySista
Filed under Health & Wellness, News, Opinion, Relationship Talk, Sista Talk, TS, Weekly Columns
Let’s love on our strong sistahs. We must create the space to let them know they are appreciated, and they are not alone. They must receive the care that we ourselves demand.
Personal Development Tips for the Teenage Sista.
July 27, 2023 by ThySista
Filed under Education, Health & Wellness, News, Opinion, TS, Weekly Columns
Personal development is an empowering journey that allows black teenage girls to cultivate their unique potential, embrace their cultural heritage, and nurture their overall well-being. By cultivating self-awareness, building supportive networks, prioritizing self-care, and pursuing their passions, they embark on a path of growth, resilience, and self-discovery. With these hopeful and practical tips, let us encourage and uplift black teenage girls, providing them with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of life and emerge as confident, compassionate, and empowered individuals.
Eco-Friendly Shopping: The Benefits Of Buying Used Clothing Bales.
July 7, 2023 by ThySista
Filed under Business, News, Opinion, Weekly Columns
The social benefits of buying used clothing bales are two-fold. Firstly, many organizations that sell used clothing are non-profitable, and the revenue they generate goes towards supporting various charitable programs. By buying used, you’re directly contributing to these causes.
Secondly, the practice of buying used clothing encourages a culture of recycling and sustainability. It’s a tangible way of demonstrating that consumption doesn’t always have to mean buying new. It’s a practice that can be shared within communities, helping to promote more sustainable behaviors.
Empowering Black Girls and Young Women.
June 3, 2023 by ThySista
Filed under Education, News, Opinion, Tech/Internet, TS, Weekly Columns
In a society where black girls and young black women face unique challenges, the power of social-emotional learning and mentorship cannot be overstated. By integrating SEL into educational systems, fostering mentorship relationships, and providing support networks, we can uplift and empower these remarkable individuals. Through SEL and mentorship, black girls and young black women can develop essential skills, nurture their cultural identity, build supportive networks, and become confident leaders who make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. Together, let us embrace their potential and ensure that they have the support they need to thrive in today’s society.
Movie Review: The Little Mermaid – Part of Your Social Controversy~
June 3, 2023 by ThySista
Filed under Ent., News, Opinion, Weekly Columns
The original Little Mermaid came out in 1989. Art is reflected by its current society. It is now 2023. Why is there so much surprise at the change? Why is there so much controversy? Why are we all acting like frown-locked adults lined up against another slippery slope argument? Picture your niece and nephew or your child watching the characters they love come to life on a humongous screen. Ask them what they thought of the movie when it ends, and listen. Dare to become a kid again yourself. Because, when it comes to the socio-political controversy of American media, sometimes it’s better to be “unda da sea.”
Book Review: Ida B. Wells-Barnett Still Speaks: Mob Rule In New Orleans.
May 31, 2023 by ThySista
Filed under News, Opinion, Politics, Sista Books - Reviews, etc., TS, Weekly Columns
Being a Native New Orleanian I admit this book was a difficult read. There is no sugar coating the hatred, violence, and terror. The sheer inhumanity is blatant to the reader. Though I remember hearing stories about a time that mob rule took over the streets of New Orleans, this book tells the stories and gives a name to victims. The horror came to life on the page. These were human beings going about their life, some were driving back into town, some headed to work, others visiting from out of town, but they were all spotted, hunted, and attacked for no other reason than they were Black.