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.
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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.
Peace for Paris and Beyond
Coming back to Paris on Sunday made me feel like peace is some far off dream buried under ideologies, political agendas and hurt feelings.
Understanding the 2016 Election (Part 1): The Issues
Whether you’re absolutely clueless about the 2016 election or have given up on trying to figure out the whole “politics thing,” we've got you covered. Here’s th...
Relationships Don’t Fail
Length seems to be one of the ways we measure the success of a relationship but lasting isn't necessarily the point of a relationship and ‘forever’ isn't a dest...
Black Dolls Matter!
From 1968's Christie to 1999's Brandy and the present, we un-comb the many kinks of the Black doll!