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7 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Little Black Dress

A little black dress is very classic and timeless staple outfit to have in your wardrobe both during the holiday season and all year round. No matter how many fashion trends come and go, the little black dress continues to stand the test of time and prove to the world that it is indeed a classic piece! Fashion experts agree that this is the one single item of clothing that every woman should have at hand to get her out of a dressing rut. Helping you master the “art” of buying a little black dress that can be adapted for multi occasions weather is required.

Olympian Fencer: Changing the Narrative for Muslim Athletes

Ibtihaj Muhammad is the first female Muslim-American athlete to earn a medal at the Olympics. She was born in Maplewood, New Jersey, where she was raised by her African American Muslim parents, alongside four siblings. Her dad was a retired Newark, New Jersey police officer, and her mum an elementary school special education teacher. Ibtihaj’s parents were already blessed with four children before she was born. Growing up, she had a special attraction for sports, but one thing stood as a limitation between her and her love for sports, which was her religious obligations that demands her modest appearance. Her religion allows for a woman to dress in a manner whereby most parts of the body are covered leaving out some functional areas for external engagements. In accordance with her beliefs, she couldn’t participate in a number of sports that conflicted with her religious observance to dressing modestly. Although she…

To Spy or Not to Spy on Your Teenage Daughter

Are you going through that phase when you are just so curious about your teenage daughter, and you really need to know what she’s been up to? Don’t beat yourself up; we all go through that phase. Many parents find it quite uncomfortable trying to find out more when she is just not letting up; should I spy on her, bug her phone, or ground her? It’s a real dilemma, trust me, you are not alone. It’s a normal phase you pass through when your baby is growing up. We all handle this phase in different ways, I stumbled upon Circle of Moms, while trying to figure out how other Moms handle this, and here’s what some Moms think when the question was posed; should you snoop on your teen? Jennifer Shallow W – I put the desktop shark on my 17 yr old cell, after reading some alarming things…

The Essential Need for Women Participation in Peace Building

“Without peace, no development is possible. And without development, no peace is achievable. But without women, neither peace nor development is possible.” – By Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury Fmr. Under-Secretary General of the UN The exemption of the role of women in an ongoing development process is often a risk that goes against attaining progress. There are no options or second choices to the role of women in achieving sustainable development goals even when it has to do with peacebuilding. This is because women are and would always remain agents of change. The former under-secretary-general and high representative of the Bangladeshi ambassador to the UN Anwarul Chowdhury, once said that “Without peace, no development is possible. And without development, no peace is achievable. But without women, neither peace nor development is possible.” Key findings report that when women participate in peace processes, a peace agreement is more likely to be…

Be a Mom and a Boss with WERK

By Anerobi, Chimezie Lotachi For most women in the professional world, the role of motherhood usually takes a toll on them when they start having children and this can cause issues in both their work and family lives. Organizations have adopted the option of allowing pregnant women take maternity leave for a certain period (let us not forget that each company has varying ranges of how long this would last). Then, the question arises if only this leave alone is enough for women and mothers to raise their children? Most often than not, there has always been a clash between the professional and home life of these women, who would end up having to give up one lifestyle for the other. This usually leaves a huge mark on these women and in worse cases; drive them to feel incomplete and then, depression. Annie Dean and Anna Auerbach are Professionals in…