Black Hair Blog Un-Ruly Wants You To Explore Your #Hairties
In 2013, Black hair digital portal Un-Ruly.com encouraged Black women to allow strangers to touch their hair in a campaign called “You Can Touch My Hair.” The experiment opened a dialogue about the...
View ArticleWhat Do You Do When Your Kid Pees The Bed?
While catching up on episodes of ABC’s “This Is Us,” a little girl on the show enters her mommy and daddy’s room. “Mommy, I peed the bed,” she says, solemnly. “Okay,” says the mother calmly. Then she...
View ArticleWhy Having Roommates Is Good For You
[caption id="attachment_831966" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/Young women sitting on sofa and laughing at funny situation[/caption] If you’re out of college, a few years into...
View ArticleAugust Alsina Opens Up To Jada Pinkett Smith About His Depression & Illness
Personally, I had no idea that Jada Pinkett Smith and August Alsina had become such good friends. But when you Google their names together, you’ll find that they’ve been riding with each other for...
View ArticleWorking It Out: I’m Hosting A Workout Class
My very first Working It Out column was about the time some white chick tried to Rosa Parks me and tell me I should get to the back of the Zumba class when I strolled to the front and grabbed a spot in...
View ArticleDo You Know How To Properly Wear A Bra?
On Monday I strolled into Lane Bryant on the way home from working out. I was only looking for a new sports bra, but of course I still moseyed into the regular lingerie section to see what else I...
View ArticleThe Struggles Of Coming From An Unhealthy Family
[caption id="attachment_831973" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/Closeup midsection of an overweight couple with junk food holding remote control[/caption] A lot of our habits,...
View ArticleHabits That Are Hard To Break After 30
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View ArticleAn Investor Told Kathryn Finney He Doesn’t “Do Black Women” So She Started...
After one investor told digital entrepreneur Kathryn Finney he doesn’t “do Black women,” Finney, the founder of the widely successful blog, The Budget Fashionista, didn’t get mad, she took action and...
View ArticleDo All Women Really Marry Their Fathers?
The other day I caught Iyanla Vanzant’s episode of “Fix My Life” with Laura Govan. Laura said she needed to be on the show because her public image hasn’t caught up to the changed woman she is. Iyanla...
View ArticleHow To Have A Fit Cruise Trip
[caption id="attachment_832069" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/African American couple enjoying swimming pool[/caption] Cruise ships can be one of the most stress-free modes of...
View ArticleTia Mowry Confirms A “Sister Sister” Reboot Is In The Works
In recent appearances on both “The Real” and “The Wendy Williams” show Tia Mowry has spoken about the potential for a “Sister Sister” reboot. But in a recent interview with Nylon magazine, Tia...
View ArticleDitch The Grapes And Mangoes: Is Your Fruit Of Choice High In Sugar?
When it comes to making a decision to eat healthier, it's common for people to swap out the sugary foods they used to eat way too much of for fruit, which we all assume is as healthy as it gets. And...
View ArticleWhat Do You Do When You’re Sick Of Doing This Thing Called Life Alone?
Anyone who tells you dating is fun hasn’t had to do it for very long — or they’re not looking for one partner. It’s exhausting getting your hopes up, or getting worked up to get your hopes up about a...
View ArticleWe Do Tourism: South Africa Targeting Black Entrepreneurs To Become A Top 20...
Credit: South Africa Tourism For many, Africa is a dream travel destination, but foreign perceptions and assumptions of expense deter many from making their way to the motherland, favoring the...
View ArticleAuthor & Professor Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor Receives Death Threats After...
We’re living in some scary times. You know there is cause for concern when freedom of the press, free speech and even high level government investigators are being threatened and coerced into silence....
View ArticleOverrated And Overpriced Wedding Details Nobody Notices
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View ArticleI Cut Him Off Because of His Incessant Need For White Validation
How would you react if your squad – predominantly non-POC – constantly put you down for being #melaninpoppin? Exactly. Wouldn’t even happen. Because, for one, what the heck would you be doing rolling...
View ArticleThat Boy Is Poison: 5 Signs Your Lover Is Toxic
In the words of relationship strategist Blair Nash, “Love is a beautiful thing, until it ain’t.” In some cases the signs of it turning ugly are plain as day, making it a no-brainer to plan your exit...
View ArticleMisconceptions About The Perpetually Single Woman
[caption id="attachment_832410" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/Beautiful African-American woman looking to one side as if reading copy isolated on white[/caption] There are some...
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