The Pain of Being Ghosted by a Very Good Friend

I have fallen out of touch with friends before. Most of them, in retrospect, have felt inconsequ...

The Beauty of Lifelong Friendships

The first thing I remember about Rachel was the back of her head. She was sitting in front of me...

Why My Female Friends Are the Loves of My Life

Movies, TV shows, and novels condition us to think there is only one person out there capable of...

Recharge Your Girl Power This Galentine's Day

As the one-year quarantine-versary approaches, many of us are mentally fried. Add to that the pr...

How to Celebrate Galentine's Day as a Busy Mom

As a busy, introverted-extrovert mom of two dealing with work, COVID, homeschooling, and #momlif...

Female Friendship, from Bartending to Babies

Some friendships are so meaningful, so special, they transcend the usual descriptions and attach...

These Are the Books About Female Friendship You Need To...

It's February, which means it's time for Galentine's Day , that one extra special day of the yea...

Ella Emhoff (Kamala Harris' Stepdaughter), Lands First...

If you haven't yet been acquainted with Vice President Kamala Harris' stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff,...

A Women-Led Mission in Tennessee to Help Immigrants Hit...

More than a million immigrants arrive in the U.S. every year, with tens of thousands landing at...

Delivery Driver Stranded During Texas Storm Housed by C...

A delivery driver, who attempted to make her final run of the night, ended up stranded during th...

How Amanda Gorman Inspires Me as a Young, Black Female...

The year 2020 was a year of pain, exhaustion, and struggle for the Black community. The headline...

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Raises $5 Million to Help Texa...

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has helped raise $5 million (and counting) to help Texa...

Celebrating Black History Year-Round

I have complicated feelings about Black History Month. As a child in elementary school, I can r...

27 Kids' Books for Black History Month — and All Year...

In February — Black History Month — we celebrate the culture, accomplishments, and impact of...

Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Black Women

Last year was the year of racial reckoning throughout the nation. The Black community saw far to...

Black-Owned Brands to Add to Your Beauty Collection

One of my favorite ways to celebrate Black History Month is to spread the word about Black-owned...

Influencers Banned in the UK from Using 'Misleading' Fi...

Advertising authorities in the U.K. are now calling on influencers to stop using "misleading" fi...

She's Fighting to End Menstruation Stigmas Around the W...

For too many people with periods, feminine hygiene products continue to be unaffordable, unfairl...

The Golden Benefits of Turmeric Recipes

It’s an understatement to say we live in stressful times. The pandemic is a global disruptio...

Even Influencers Need Social Media Breaks, Too

Over a year ago, I made the decision to launch my own beauty blog on Instagram as an outlet to d...

How Kettlebells Changed My At-Home Workout Routine

Though I typically attend Pilates classes as my preferred form of exercise, I’m still going st...

5 Secrets to Fashion Superpowers Already in Your Closet

Admit it, you’ve always envied that scene in Clueless where Cher creates outfits on her comput...

What I Learned from the First Black Self-Made Millionaire

When I was in school and learning about Black History Month, I always gravitated to learning mo...

27 Kids' Books for Black History Month — and All Year...

In February — Black History Month — we celebrate the culture, accomplishments, and impact of...

6 Ways Parents Can Choose the Best Online Education Pro...

Many parents have been scrambling to figure out the best ways to educate their kids during the l...

The Beautiful Story Behind Halsey and Her Partner's Mat...

Halsey and her partner Alex Aydin's matching tattoos have an extra sweet significance now that t...

Five Ways to Help You and Your Child Get Through Homesc...

How are you adjusting to and managing the shift from in-person schooling to teaching your childre...

How to Let Go of Mom Guilt and Embrace Grace Instead

As mothers, we are constantly worrying about every little thing when it comes to our children. M...

Vanessa Bryant Honors Gianna and Kobe Bryant on One-Yea...

Vanessa Bryant honored her late daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant and husband Kobe Bryant on the...

This Mom's Reaction to Her Son Passing the Bar Exam Is...

If you need something purely joyful to smile about, we're here to help: A viral video makin...

6 Ways to Combat Pandemic Cuisine Boredom

It’s 2021, and we’re still staying home. That's living at home and working from home. And ba...

4 Tips for Breaking into the Food Business

Breaking into the food business isn’t easy, but with a whole lot of motivation, ambition, and...

The Golden Benefits of Turmeric Recipes

It’s an understatement to say we live in stressful times. The pandemic is a global disruptio...

Healthy Recipes to Start the Year Off Right

We're all under tremendous stress. This past year has been a year like no other, and we're still...

10 Tongue-Torching Ways to Celebrate International Hot...

A common New Year’s resolution is to try something new, and what better day to do it than Inte...

Seafood Paella Recipe

Paella de marisco (seafood paella) is a community food I discovered during our trip to Spain two...

Too Easy Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

This Too Easy Sweet Potato Soup recipe lives up to its name, and it's perfect for sweater weat...