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Some mistakes cost us the things we love, but acceptance and growth help us gain the things we deserve. That’s the story of Sha’Carri Richardson. In June, the 21-year-old won the 100-meter race at the U.S. track and fields trials- which automatically put her in the top 3 to compete...

Three hate crimes! Two charges for harassment! One charge for trespassing and over ten more counts! Edward Cagney Mathews got EXACTLY what he asked for. On July 6th, the world watched as he yelled racial slurs, used aggressive intimidation, and...gave out his address! What happened next would make our ancestors...

Mother, bonus mom, stepmom, mommy, adoptive mother- No matter your title, you are a parent! Your children are your pride, your joy, your teachers, your patients, the loves of your lives. National Son & Daughter Day is on August 11th- this week, let’s celebrate and show appreciation for the gift...

The saying is “Black Lives Matter” not “Black LIGHT SKIN Lives Matter”! Believe it or not, colorism is still a thing and it’s especially apparent in black media. Let’s think back to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. We were excited to see that aunt Viv was melanin-rich, in your face,...

Have you ever been the “Only”?! That experience where you start a new job- you’re elated to finally have landed your perfect role, and then it hits you, you’re the only black female at the company! Almost as if in survival mode, your brain begins to mentally prepare you to...

“The blessings in which you, this day, rejoice, are not enjoyed in common. The rich inheritance of justice, liberty, prosperity, and independence, bequeathed by your fathers, is shared by you, not by me. The sunlight that bought light and healing to you has brought stripes and death to me. This...

Can you see the “S” on her chest?! No? Take a closer look! And no, “S” does not stand for single but for SUPER! Some people are blinded to the fact that single mothers possess the capabilities to raise their young black boys to be strong black men….in the absence...

The battles within us are most often the hardest ones to fight. Black women go through life having to be the backbones, shoulders to cry on, nurturers, and the womb that houses the comfort of others. We are not allotted the opportunity to be weak because strength supersedes our need...

We’ve all heard someone tell a story of going from rags to riches and beating the odds of adversity. But Jamila’s story, excuse us, DR. Davis’s story is one of superior elevation despite willingly making mistakes. Her story casts a shimmer of hope that with hard work, humility and a...

Woman! No, BLACK woman! Please don’t ever forget that what makes you unique are your differences. We don’t need duplicates of what society deems “beautiful”. We need you, in all of your melinated glory! It’s important that we as black woman show up in this world as our authentic selves....

Ok! So we don’t want to beat a dead horse but some things never go away! Some things we can’t erase from our memory and they leave us wondering- is there something we could have done. Brace yourself! We’re talking about R. Kelly! Now this is not a bashing session...

Code-switching is the act of changing our behaviors, including speech, dress, and mannerisms, to conform to a different cultural norm than what we might authentically do in our own homes. If you’re reading this and you’re guilty of code-switching- raise your hand! (Don’t be ashamed, we raised our hand as...

“WE ARE IN A STATE OF EMERGENCY. Black people are dying in a state of an emergency...So if you are not coming to the people’s defense then do not challenge us when young people and other people who are frustrated and instigated by the people you pay.” Whoa! Let’s take...

Let’s give praise where praise is due! It’s a beautiful thing when we can learn to not only survive but thrive, from women who’ve had a major impact on the black culture. Through their stories and will to win, we are able to embark on our own journeys of turning...

Polyamory Defined: the practice of engaging in multiple romantic (and typically sexual) relationships, with the consent of all the people involved. Ok, we know what you’re thinking: Polyamory is only for “white people”. We don’t mean to burst your bubble- but, it’s not! Though Polyamory is outwardly predominantly white, we’re...

Boss Babes Only! We’re highlighting 5 black, women-owned cannabis companies that rose above adversities so we can have a seat at the table! Cannabis, but for the body!  Meet Symone, Founder of Sincerely, Bädé @thebadecollection. Handcrafted in Harlem, and sourced from domestic- women-owned farms in her community, Symone founded Bädé-...

Whether we choose to admit it or not, we spend a lot of time on social media. It’s literally become a part of our day-to-day; we run our businesses, make connections, and build community. Look at who a person follows and it will tell you a lot about who they...

Brace yourselves! We’re about dig deep! A black romantic relationship- how often have you heard of one that is not tumultuous in some aspect!? Whether that be emotionally, verbally, or physically. Now don’t mistake what we’re saying to pertain to ALL relationships- but, these things exist amongst our communities and...

According to Urban Dictionary, a “culture vulture” is “someone who steals traits, language and/or fashion from another ethnic or social group in order to create their own identity.” AKA The audacity! Listen, if you want to be accepted in this world, you have to show up as your most authentic...

So notorious you don't even know what I look like everybody's boo everybody first love everybody's thot everybody good fuck everybody's tit everybody's mama everybody's abandoned everybody's excuse everybody's lament Black women are always everything to everybody- the good, the bad, and the ugly. But rarely are we ever seen...