On May 10th, it's all about hope

05/02/22 • 1 min

Season 2 of I Like Girls is all about hope and survival. Through the experiences of African women who have overcome various challenges in their daily lives, we document stories about finding light at the end of the tunnel.

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Mean Girls?

Have you ever heard of the “angry black woman”? It’s a stereotype that portrays black women as naturally angry, ill-tempered, and sassy. In many cases, the stereotype is used to describe women who are bold and assertive. This episode features two women -- Nelisa and Janice. They tell us about being labeled “angry” and “mean” for being assertive and confident in course of doing their work. We also learn the many tricks both women use to cope with being stereotyped for simply doing their jobs.

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Inside Life: I bend, I don't break

Seyi Oluyole is a Nigerian teacher, dancer and screenwriter. In this episode, she speaks to host, Aisha Salaudeen about surviving an abusive marriage. She also talks about walking out of the marriage and how she's coping with the aftermath of it.

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