by Mauli Chopra Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise. I rise. I rise. Maya Angelou February honors African American history and empowers Black individuals who carry on the legacy of Black excellence within Western culture and beyond. Since 1976, February has been […]
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Hello, dear readers! The year is almost over, but that doesn’t mean that our stories about Badass Women in History will stop. Each month we’ll continue to write about a historical badass lady so you can learn about their contributions to society and be inspired. If you read October’s article, you learned about Fatima Al-Fihri: the woman who created the first university. […]
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Welcome, Germ readers, to Badass Ladies in History: Black History Month Edition! I hope your month has been filled with amazing new discoveries of black excellence and accomplishments during this month of awareness and appreciation! With that said, I’m excited to introduce you to three incredible and badass women who shaped the Black Panther Party […]
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Nude bras and hosiery are staples in every woman’s wardrobe. However, when we think of nude undergarments, only one color comes to mind: a light tan or peach color, a color that resembles the Caucasian skin tone. However, shouldn’t “nude” resemble the color of all possible skin tones? After all, it’s called nude because it’s […]
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Happy December, Germ readers! It’s time to get excited this Christmas season about all of the amazing things to come as we celebrate the closing of 2014 and welcome the beginning of 2015. Today on Badass Ladies in History, I’d like to welcome one amazing lady who I seriously believe should be recognized more for her amazing […]
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