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.
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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!
Should Hyphenated Americans Drop the Hyphen?
We are a nation of immigrants. But at what point do you no longer identify as an immigrant from a homeland far away and become fully American?
The Different Shades of Me – Living With Vitiligo
Eight years ago my body began changing rapidly and shockingly and there was nothing I could do about it.
Taylor Swift Shouldn’t Use Feminism to Clap Back
Many women don't have to know about or even care about how race and feminism intersect because they're not affected by race.
How Joining a Convent for Two Weeks Changed Me
Just over two years ago I had the privilege to spend some time in a humble convent in Segni, a small beautiful village in Italy, with some young, vibrant and en...