March 8, 2016 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
In the intense heat of civil unrest in the 1950’s, jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, like most of the African American musicians at the time, was facing unprecedented opposition as she struggled to get into the prime music venues. Racial prejudice and the threat of violence had forced well known artists like Ella underground to play dingy nightclubs and small time... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Fire me up baby! From the Heart Wise up! Yazmin Joy
March 11, 2015 - Written by: Sana Sarwar
As a young girl living in the false hope of a fairy princess life, I was consumed by the idea that my life would be easy and carefree. I believed that good things just happen out of the blue; I never understood that you actually have to work for success. However, my number one tip for any strong young lady wanting... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Fire me up baby! Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Sana Sarwar Wise up!
March 8, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
aliljoy.com is a inclusive community that aims to celebrate and empower everyday chicks by facing the challenges of love, life and society with courage and confidence. In celebration of International Women’s Day we have put together some of our favourite quotes that I hope will inspire you to go forth and kick arse! ‘A girl should be two things: who... Read the rest of this post...
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