Victoria Uwumarogie
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‘It Feels Like A Thousand Needles Are Being Poked Into You At Once’: The Physical And Mental Toll Of Sickle Cell Disease
“Sometimes it feels like a thousand needles are being poked into you at once, like that initial pang when you jam your finger in a...
Kerry Washington Found Out Her Dad Isn’t Her Biological Father: ‘It Really Turned My World Upside Down’
Kerry Washington got the shock of her life—and maybe some relief—when she found out the person she knew as her dad, Earl Washington, wasn’t her...
You’d Be Hard Pressed To Find A Gender Reveal Cuter Than What Sanya Richards-Ross Just Did
Gender reveals have become more and more over the top, which at times, can make them cheesy to watch. But we couldn’t help but smile...
The Black Girl’s Guide To Enjoying Portland
Before I made the trip to Portland, Ore., I had quite a few misconceptions about the place. In my mind, it was solely a haven...
Chilli’s Going To Be A Grandmother
Tron Austin is going to be a father. The 26-year-old son of TLC star Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and producer Dallas Austin has a baby on...
Megan Piphus of Sesame Street Releases Children’s Album
Megan Piphus, the first Black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street, is releasing a children’s music album called Spaceships & Dreams as “May & Them Pups.”...
The Woman Behind The Annual Day Of Intentionality Shares 5 Ways To Practice Intentional Living And Have More Joy
When entrepreneur and Isa Watson found herself at the pinnacle of her career, she soon found herself at her lowest point emotionally. Her father died...
‘For The Culture’ Centers And Celebrates The Brilliance Of Black Women And Femmes In Food
Klancy Miller‘s path to creating the new book For The Culture: Phenomenal Black Women & Femmes in Food (Harvest; $40), was born from her own...
A Survivor Says We Need To Talk About Suicide: ‘If We Don’t Talk About It, We Can’t Help To Prevent It From Happening’
In the year 2016, mother and domestic abuse survivor Maggie Henry attempted suicide twice. Not only were the efforts a complete shock to her loved...
‘Chopped’ Alum Kyndra McCrary Creates Showcase For Black Women Chefs With Underground Supper Club
Imagine a seven-course culinary experience with meals prepared by your favorite celebrities’ private chefs that’s equal parts elevated dining and Labor Day cookout. That was...