Revolutionising Fashion with Couth Studios Founder Sajna Massey
NAYLA sat down with Sajna Massey, founder of Couth Studios, to discuss all things entrepreneurship, tech, passion, and fashion
A Cancer Survivor’s Mission To Help Others
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Cancer Warrior Canada Foundation Founder and Director Navneet Sharma shares how her journey as a survivor inspired her to help others
My Birth Plan Was Not to Die: Why I Gave Birth Outside of the USA
It doesn't matter how much money or clout a woman has; none of that should have anything to do with bringing a life into this world, but for pregnant Black women in the USA, having the most, being the best, might not make a difference
Marhaba Prints: A Bridge of Heritage, Teaching and Culture
Through my art, every card becomes a heartfelt connection, a visual symphony that celebrates the richness of Islamic heritage and joins my Pakistani ethnicity and Canadian upbringing
The Wisdom of Age: How My Life Experiences Make Me a Better Storyteller
Looking back, I wish I had captured more of my parents' stories – the love letters, conversations, and quiet sacrifices, as journalists, we hold a sacred responsibility: to be custodians of memories
Why Barbie's Oscar Snub Is Not As Bad As You Think
Barbie explained the basic idea of feminism: women have rich inner lives (and we usually don't see it on screen)
International Women’s Day: What It Means to Be a Female Creative
On International Women’s Day, women creatives share what storytelling means to them
Asian American Women Stories Inspire Inclusion
Strength. Resilience. Courage. These are the words that I will use to tell the stories of my grandmother and other Asian American women
It Took Women to Save True Detective
Night Country went for the female perspective in northern rural areas and into the creative hands of Issa López
Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Contributions to Science
Black History Month serves as a poignant reminder of the Black community's resilience, creativity, and brilliance, permeating every facet of society, including the realm of science
Nefertari’s Broken Heart
Black Mothers are more likely to die during child birth than our counterparts. Here’s my story.
A Mile in My Shoes: Why Some Topics are Difficult Even with Friends and Allies
We have all heard that many men will only listen to other men, but seeing it in practice is always frustrating
On the Start of JOMOCandle
It wasn’t until I hit rock bottom that a profound realization struck me: instead of endlessly seeking the perfect opportunity, why not craft it myself?
Celebrating the Launch of NAYLA with WOC-Owned Businesses
A truly surreal moment in my life and a day of celebrating so many women in their journeys of art and storytelling.
Microaggressions in the Newsroom put Minority Journalists at a Disadvantage
Microaggressions in a newsroom are particularly toxic because they are a way for the dominant culture to keep journalists of color in line