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Sherri L. Davis from North Carolina is a real women hero.

She got pregnant at the age of 19 and put aside her education to raise he son properly. Her son Bryan was diagnosed with Alagille Syndrome, a genetic disorder known to attack the liver and had serious problems with health but she didn’t back away.

“He didn’t start walking until he was 3 yrs old. I was told by his preschool director that he would probably never talk, and all he would do is utter groans and moan,” Davis said.

However, they made it and 22 years on both of them are graduating from Johnson C. Smith University.

“Through it all… I would do it all over again, to experience this moment right here. So if you wanna know why I’m so amped about graduating… LOOK AT WHAT THE LORD HAS BROUGHT US THROUGH!!!!”

This woman deserves our ultimate respect for her faith in herself and her child.

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1. Drinking “vimto” on a daily basis

- Why: It contains high amounts of sugar, additives and colorants - Solution: If you have to, drink it twice a week maximum

2. Drinking large amounts of water at iftaar time

- Why: Filling the stomach with water is more strenuous to it than with food. - Solution: have a few sips at iftaar then a glass after every two hours.

3. Exercising directly after iftaar.

- Why: the body’s blood flow is concentrated around the stomach at that time. - Solution: Exercise after two hours of eating to ease digestion.

4. Chewing and swallowing food fast.

- Why: chewing food slowly can speed up digestion and help maintain your weight

5. Having dessert directly after iftaar

- Why: they make you drowsy and sleepy - Solution: leave at least a two hour gap between iftaar and dessert to stay fresh and awake for ishaa and taraweeh prayers

6. Consuming foods with high amounts of sodium

- Why: Sodium triggers thirst through out the fasting hours of the day - Solution: instead, eat foods that are high in potassium, they retain water and suppress your thirst.

Bananas are high in potassium.

A banana at Suhoor time can control your thirst level through out the day.

Best sources of potassium for Suhoor time: - bananas - milk - dates - avocados - dried peaches - pistachios - pumpkin - peas - dark chocolate

Worst choices for Suhoor: - Biryani - kebab - pizza - fast food in general - cheese

Best choices for Suhoor: - potato - rice - dates - whole grain bread - banana

Drinking lots of water at suhoor is important, but not as much as drinking it through out your non-fasting hours.

Real girls. Real beauty. Real talk. 7 girls show what beauty looks like when it’s not appropriated.

We asked seven real girls—with epic hair!—to weigh in. Here, in their own words, inspiring young women reclaim their beauty looks with an ode to the cultures they came from.

Oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my fucking god you guys I am so fucking excited.

There’s a new sci-fi series coming out, and it looks so fucking amazing I want to cry. I’m not kidding, there’s tears in my eyes right now I am so excited.

“The show revolves around Koen, played by recent NIDA grad Hunter Page-Lochard, whose uncle is the tribal ‘Cleverman’ (which means he possesses superpowers that are passed on when he dies). Koen belongs to a persecuted minority, the treatment of which mirrors that of Australia’s Indigenous population. It’s Koen’s job to come to terms with his powerful destiny, mend his relationship with his older brother - and try to do the same for his broken society.”  

-Jenny Noyes, Daily Life

The story looks amazing. There are obvious parallels to not only the injustice Aboriginal people face in Australia, but also our treatment of refugees (the references to walls and camps are entirely purposeful). The visual effects look stunning, the cast is amazing (DEBORAH MAILMAN, UNCLE JACK CHARLES, AHHH), and 80% Indigenous. 

It’s coming out June 2. I am so fucking excited.