#african american woman

[thepinupnoire]

Pretty Woman Part II by ~Kicha~ on Flickr.

Black America Series: Washington, DC, 1861-1962, by Tracy Gold Bennett

[wonderlandwhit]

[helloparkerrose]

[isilrina]

Heyo/ It's Isilrina here, your friendly, imaginative, and occasionally whimsical digital artist in this corner of the internet.

You might remember my Tumblr from a different era, but I've decided to breathe new life into it, and it was long overdue!

I lost touch with my creativity for a significant period, which led to burnouts and challenges. However, I found my way back to it last year, embarking on a transformative journey.

On that path, I got married, received an ADHD diagnosis, and set my sights on opening my own company.

But it all started with a single drawing, the first I created after reconnecting with my true inner self. It was nothing short of a revelation.

Nyota Washington, featuring Maegan Tandy (whom I deeply admire), is one of my most cherished original characters. She's a pivotal part of my creative world, and it's through her that I met my husband. I regularly take her on adventures in diverse universes.

She's been an insomniac sniper in the military in the Pegasus galaxy of Stargate Atlantis, a member of a cluster in the Sense8 universe, or an agent of DivisionX in an original universe.

She's a fighter, a woman of action, a contemporary warrior. She bears deep scars but possesses incredible strength. In many ways, she embodies the ideal I aspire to be – someone who is both mentally and physically strong.

As I typically post every Monday on my Instagram account, which you can find at this link, I'll try to do the same here.

Today wasn't originally planned, so I'll make an exception.

See you around! ;)

[angela-yuriko-smith]

Celebrating 106 Years of Gwendolyn Brooks

Tomorrow's Authortunities mail out will feature American poet, author, and teacher Gwendolyn Brooks.

Tomorrow’s Authortunities mail out will feature American poet, author, and teacher Gwendolyn Brooks born 106 years ago today on June 7, 1917. She was known for her work that often celebrated and examined the personal struggles of ordinary people in her community​. Brooks was the first child of David Anderson Brooks and Keziah (Wims) Brooks. Her father wanted to be a doctor but he traded that…

[blackgirlslivingwell]

12 Travel Safety Tips for Women | Black Girls Living Well

Traveling can be an incredible experience for women, but it's important to prioritize safety while exploring new places. This video includes some travel safety tips for women. Full Video On YouTube

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[indigaux]

Naomi Native depicted as Oshun, Yoruba goddess of love, beauty, and fertility

Created by A.J. Hamilton

[saydesole]

Soulaan 🖤🎥

[thepinupnoire]

Natural Beauty (1870) by ~Kicha~ on Flickr.

Hand-colored tintype. Legacy:treasures of Black History; Edited by Thomas C. Battle and Donna M. wells, Moorland-spin gam Research Center

[wonderlandwhit]

[helloparkerrose]

[fyblackwomenart]

"African woman" by Judith Scholtz on INPRNT

[sbrown82]

Marsha Hunt, circa 1970.

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[yourdailyqueer]

Frances Thompson (deceased)

Gender: Transgender woman

Sexuality: N/A

DOB: Born 1840 

RIP: Died 1876

Ethnicity: African American

Occupation: Activist, laundry woman, former slave

Note 1: One of the five black women to testify before a congressional committee that investigated the Memphis Riots of 1866. She is believed to be the first transgender woman to testify before the United States Congress.

Note 2: Some reports state she could have been intersex.