Victoria Uwumarogie
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Exclusive: Mara Brock Akil On The Fan-Favorite Martha’s Vineyard Episode Of ‘Forever’ And Where She Goes On The Island
As ’90s kids, being seen as human wasn’t necessarily something that was often afforded to many of us as a part of childhood. You were...
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: 6 Cruise Lines Perfect For Millennial And Gen-Z Globetrotters
My earliest memories of cruising begin with annual family reunions and summer trips.The older members of my family enjoyed the casino, unlimited drink packages, and...
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: 5 Historic Black Beaches In The U.S. To Visit This Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and the three-day weekend is the perfect time to plan a getaway to the beach. Historically,...
The Art Of Hospitality: How I’m Investing In Collective Care One Dinner Party At A Time
For my birthday back in February, my cousin gifted me the book, A More Perfect Party: The Night Shirley Chisholm and Diahann Carroll Reshaped Politics....
This Is What Motherhood Looks Like After 40
When I arrived at my ultrasound appointment, the technician promptly wrote “geriatric” at the top of my chart. “Who in the hell is geriatric?” I...
Skai Jackson Granted Restraining Order Against Her Son’s Father After Alleged Mother’s Day Attack
Former Disney star and actress Skai Jackson was granted a temporary restraining order against Deondre Burgin, the father of her infant son, Kasai, claiming he...
Op-Ed: Why We Stay
In the age of Instagram empowerment, media scrutiny, and #BlackGirlLuxury, it would seem impossible that so many beautiful, brilliant, talented Black women—like Halle Bailey, Megan...
Op-Ed: Why HIV Prevention Efforts Must Better Prioritize Black Women
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2022 HIV surveillance report indicates that among cisgender women, Black women accounted for 50% of HIV diagnoses. Among...
Pool Parties And Pajama Jams: Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Offer More Than Just A Place To Sleep
When people think of a Walt Disney World trip, their first thoughts are of seeing Mickey and Minnie Mouse at the Magic Kingdom. Being enamored...
How Generational Trauma Has Shaped Our Relationship With Rest
I’ll never forget the time my mother came home to find an elder family friend, who was just visiting, asking me, maybe four or five...