I Immigrated to America on a First Class Flight
The matter of immigration is a complex one, but we can't forget that underneath that complexity are pleas for help.
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How I Stopped Comparing Myself to Other People
Even though we know and tell ourselves that we shouldn’t compare ourselves to other people, we’re kind of programmed to do so. Here's one small way I got around...
White Men Want to Be Free
Donald J. Trump tapped into an anxiety and it won him the election despite his severe shortcomings.
Why We Launched Yeluchi, an At-Home Hairstyling Service
We launched Yeluchi for women who want to be a bit less constrained by their hair routines, but are also working toward a bigger vision.
Being Female in Kenya
Like most capital cities, Nairobi has pockets of glamour and pockets of seediness. It’s a wonderful place, and it’s also my home.
How Synead Nichols Got Thousands of People to Protest in NYC
Synead Nichols and Umaara Elliott organized one of the largest protests in recent US history, Millions March NYC. We speak with Synead about activism in the age...
A Closer Look At #OscarsSoWhite
What's really at the root of the lack of diversity in entertainment?
Why Macklemore’s “White Privilege II” Is Necessary
In the past Macklemore has addressed issues of inequality and injustice, but only if they fit neatly into his album and benefitted his overall image.
Where Was Beyoncé’s Afro at the Super Bowl?
Why Black women often find themselves in a limbo of being both advocates and traitors of Black culture when it comes to our hair.
The Power of Beyoncé’s “Ratchetedness” in Formation
“You know you that bitch when you cause all this conversation.”
Easing the Anxiety Around Female Fertility
The deadline for pregnancy doesn't necessarily line up with the lives women are leading these days. But your biological clock needn't be a source of stress.
When Will Natural Hair Stop Making History?
It’s a bit unsettling that Black women still make news for doing mundane things like wearing their natural hair to work.