Shades of Ebony

03/26/2018

Shoutout to Helena for writing this article about our Women’s Week dinner for this year ! If you weren’t there, you really missed out 😉
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03/21/2018

Hey y’all !

Hope to see y’all at Cafemme tonight ! It’s at the Hagerty Café in Duncan Student Center starting at 8 pm . Be sure to come out && see some amazing performances by some of our most talented students here on campus ☺️

03/19/2018

Hello everyone ! It’s that time of the year !

We’re kicking off Women’s Week 2018 w/ a day of outreach, so come by the student tables across from Modern Cafe at the Duncan Student Center, from 11 to 1, to get a laptop sticker w/ our theme of this week, Nevertheless She Persisted, and to get more information about the rest of the week ! Stickers are in limited quality, so get there as early as you can !

If you can’t make it, the poster will be here to give information on the rest of the week . Hope to see y’all !

03/11/2018

In honor of International Women's Day, Shades of Ebony would like to officially announce the Women's Week events. This year's theme is Nevertheless She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination. Help us celebrate women by coming out to the events. Can't wait to see you guys

03/30/2017

Jetaun Davis 💜💜💜
Q: What do you think is the most important thing to know as a woman?
A: I think the most important thing to know as a woman is your worth. It’s independent of your external accomplishments but completely dependent upon how you feel about yourself as a person. The concept of self-worth can be confusing for those who are leery of being selfish. But self-worth is much simpler than we think. Take notice of how you talk to yourself. Even if your words are encouraging, how are you talking to yourself? Are you motivating or berating? Take notice of how you treat yourself. Do you say yes when you really need to say no? I’m still learning this myself, but I’ve come to believe that it’s the most important thing for women to know.

03/28/2017

Women's Week 2017 has commenced! Get excited!!!!

03/24/2017

March 23rd: Amber Lala Bryan
Q: How have your travels shaped the woman you are today? What have you gained form seeing so much of the world?
A: Traveling has taught me to budget so that I can experience as much as possible. After getting lost in many cities, it has made me more confident and resourceful. I've learned the importance of breaking stereotypes by being a black woman who travels and to get out of my comfort zone by trying new foods and speaking new languages. Traveling has taught me that relationships matter more than materialistic things. The happiest people I've met have close to nothing of monetary value but will put you first before themselves. Traveling also has caused me to appreciate my hometown more (MEMPHIS!) but I always look forward to my next adventure.

Thanks for your answer Amber! It is so important that we travel and see different ways of life

03/22/2017

Candace Diana Ashley Thomas 💜👑
Q: If you could have a conversation with any woman, who would it be?
A: I would love to have another conversation with my grandmother. She lived to be 90 years old. My Grandma grew up during the Great Depression, saw all her brothers drafted into the military during World War II, and lived to see the hard work of the Civil Rights Movement pay off. She only received a 6th-grade education, but she was so smart and so wise.

She passed away while I was studying abroad in France and I couldn't afford to go to her funeral. My last conversation with her was the day before I left for the airport. It never crossed my mind it would be my last time saying good-bye. I realize I took her time on Earth for granted. As Commencement approaches, I constantly think about how proud she would have been. I miss her every day and I would give anything to have just one more conversation with her.

Thank you Candace for sharing! We can tell your grandmother was a beautiful and powerful human being.

03/22/2017

March 21st: Cayla Andrews🌹🌻
Q: What has been the most meaningful experience at ND so far and why?
A: "I think Frosh-O was one of the most meaningful experiences I had on this campus. I believe it had a huge role in shaping my passions at this University and in life. I remember getting to campus and feeling so excited about my new journey. As a black woman, I quickly saw that there were very few spaces for us to feel comfortable in this world. It drove me to want to create that space and to strive harder so that young black women would come to this campus and never feel that absence that I have felt. I also want to make sure that brown people have a safe space wherever they go. This drive, fostered out of a place of darkness, has allowed me to meet some awesome people and have some of the best times of my life."