Victoria Uwumarogie
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Op-Ed: 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis
Before being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 26, life was a cycle of confusion and pain. For over two years, I was misdiagnosed, bouncing from...
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: I Flew To Bali For A Much-Needed Day Of Silence
Bali is a place of great adventure. Its lush surroundings make it known as a place where many, including myself, come for a reset. Arriving...
It Was A Night Of Mother-Daughter Slayage At The 2025 Oscars
Who doesn’t love Oscar night? A few of your favorites decided to show up and show out with their mothers, or in one legend’s case,...
A Taste Of The Past: Chefs Fariyal Abdullahi And Kristi Brown Give Ethiopian And Southern Classics A Unique Twist
Navigating the culinary world can be challenging, especially for women in an industry often dominated by men. However, chefs like Fariyal Abdullahi and Kristi Brown...
FAST Vs. BE-FAST: How Well Do You Know The First Signs Of A Stroke?
A study by the American Stroke Association surveyed 1,900 people, receiving 600 responses, to assess public awareness of stroke symptoms. The findings revealed that 80%...
Tyra Banks Brought Her Stunning Mother As Her Date For ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
The always iconic Tyra Banks stepped out for ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday (Feb. 25), and she had the best date anyone...
Inside The Caribbean Green Book, A Guide To The Black-Owned West Indies
Between 2023 and 2024, the island of Jamaica made over $4 billion in tourism alone. This is just one of the 13 independent countries that...
Women In Aviation Speak Out: Is It Safe To Fly Right Now?
As a travel writer and frequent trip taker, I spend more time in the air and at airports than at home. Yet, before each flight,...
The Black Wine History You Should Know Before Your Next Glass
While more than 11,600 wineries are operating in the U.S.—with at least one in all 50 states—Black-owned wineries and wine brands only account for less...
Anwar White Is Telling Black Women How To Date. And We’re Loving It.
Every so often, a figure enters the group chat and shows an incredible amount of staying power. Last year, my friend Ashley, who is married,...