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Victoria Uwumarogie
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Black Women Are Reclaiming Rest—And The Water—At This Martha’s Vineyard Gathering
Earlier this month, I ventured to Martha’s Vineyard to support the work of Ujima, The National Center on Black Violence Against Women. They hosted a…
Gospel’s Finest Brought Black Love To Nashville For The 40th Stellar Awards
Love was in the air in Nashville, Tennessee on August 16, and fittingly, it was because the Stellar Awards, which honor the achievements of talents…
Op-Ed: African Women Across The Diaspora Are The Climate Experts You’ve Been Overlooking
In a modest kitchen in Antigua, Amina watched a woman slice ripe plantains with the same precision and care she remembered from her childhood. The…
Struggling With PCOS Symptoms? Demi Schweers Just Launched Something That Will Help
Attention on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has increased significantly in recent years, with diagnoses on the rise, yet there remains a lack of treatment options…
Why Are People Comparing Cardi B To Nick Cannon?
A few years ago, I wrote a story titled “The Nick Cannon Baby-Making Saga Is Not Funny.” In it, I discussed the concerns I had…
The Creators Of ‘Gracie’s Corner’ Are Releasing A Series Of Books Your Kids Need On Their Shelf
Gracie’s Corner, launched in 2020, is hit animated YouTube series starring a young Black girl, Gracie, who educates and shares positive lessons through song and…
She Was A Millionaire At 28. Now Samia Burton Lives In A Van — And Loves It
After becoming a millionaire at the age of 28, popular podcaster, producer, and mother Samia Burton should have felt on top of the world. Instead,…
Noah Lyles And Fiancée Junelle Bromfield Get Baptized Together
They say a couple that prays together stays together. Sprinters Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield are implementing this adage and taking it even further by…
Despite Being ‘Too Young’ For Breast Cancer, She Was Diagnosed At 26
When you receive unexpected, life-altering news, the most powerful thing you can do amid the uncertainty is advocate for yourself — and remember that you…
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: 9 Stunning Photos Of Karma Bridges Living Her Best Life In Gabon
If you’ve ever had any curiosity about the world, it’s easy to understand how a place, one so different from everything you know and love,…