Becoming Her: Affirmations to Ring in the New Year
In these uncertain times, using affirmations is a good way to keep one’s head and take the necessary steps toward a better year.
Oral History and Its Preservation of Black History
History is not just what we learn in textbooks in class. It is a collection of personal stories told from the average person which adds depth to the broad spectrum of history.
Hashtag Activism
Hashtag activism is a popular tool to raise awareness for important social issues. However, using it as the only action to take towards change is as negligible as it is harmful to movements.
Must Watch Short Horror Films Written and Directed by Black Women
Spooky season is here and new horror movies are on the table. Long dominated by white creatives, Black women are bringing original concepts and diversity to the genre in this list of short horror films.
National Black Business Month: The Impact and Future of Black-Owned Businesses
Though National Black Business Month is celebrated every August, its spirit and influence should extend year-round. The conversation needs to shift from short-term celebration to long-term investment.
Entrepreneurship as a Response to Systemic Challenges
For many, entrepreneurship is not just a business venture but a form of economic self-reliance and community empowerment.
Smashing Ceilings: The Fight for Funding Black Women
The message is clear: Black women need more than words; they need capital to grow their businesses and make their voices heard.
The Future & The Pressure of Being Successful
The expectation of success can be overwhelming As some of the voices of this generation, we share the pressures of being successful.
What It Means to Be a Black Woman
People have differing characteristics based on their upbringing. But I’ve noticed that Black women have common traits that are central to the Black experience.
Situationships
Black vernacular evolves constantly, often stemming from and spreading throughout social media. Though certain words such as ‘situationship’ are more harmful to the community than enriching.
Supporting History in the Making
After Joe Biden exits the presidential race, VP Kamala Harris begins her presidential campaign. In a short time frame, thousands have already shown their support.
Black Underrated Musicians
In every music genre, there is more undiscovered, raw talent than what the mainstream media promotes.
Natural Hair Struggles
For many of us, we have grown up getting relaxers to mask our original hair texture. Reverting to natural hair is a long, arduous journey.
Black Wellness on YouTube
Being a Black woman is a tough enough job without worrying about wellness. Here are some YouTube channels that promote self-improvement.
Expectations of Black Women
With social media more prevalent in our lives, it’s easier to compare ourselves to others and fall into a trap of insecurity.
2022 muses to follow: Rachel Rai Henry
Rachel Rai Henry is a 2022 muse to follow. As the founder of the Creative Flow School, her services are needed more than ever in light of the Great Resignation.
What Black women should take away from Honey Pot’s Ingredient Change
The Honey Pot Co. faced backlash from a recent ingredient change, but the company’s response sets a new standard of expectations from Black consumers.
SuperHuman: “Welcome to Paradise” Pt. 3
Follow a young black teen as he is transported to an alternate universe where he is blessed with super powers. After taking on his new role, he struggles with accepting it or returning home.
Black Women Divide
Lately, society has encountered conversations in which we feel the need to tear each other down instead of building one another up. We are all different, we all think differently and view the world differently. How are we as Black women shaming another Black woman for simply existing and being themselves?
Sexual Health Without Shame
Torrie Shepard discusses being a herpes-positive black woman and where she sees hope in the future for sex ed, health access, and slaying the STI stigma.