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May 13, 2021May 16, 2021

Lifestyle Opinion

No more daytime sex. Real reasons I don’t want to return to the office.

A 2021 study found one-third of workers rather quit their job than return to the office full-time.

by Virginia Howard-Jackson

April 23, 2021April 26, 2021

Is Black ‘trauma genre’ the new ‘meal ticket’ for Black Hollywood?

Author's note: This is an opinion piece. We welcome you to share your feedback.

by Staff

Family Lifestyle National Opinion

OPINION: Stop telling Black women to leave their relationships!

“Girl, you need to leave him.” “He’s not good enough for you.” “Come be single with us, you’ll be happier.” Have you ever been told...

by Nycole March 28, 2021March 29, 2021

Entertainment Family Lifestyle News Opinion

No, all celebrities are NOT #CoupleGoals

Celebrity couples have been the ‘poster child’ for love for decades. When we see our favorite celebrities dating, engaged or married to other celebrities we...

by Nycole March 21, 2021March 23, 2021

Lifestyle News Opinion

Women’s History Month: Is it time to say ‘bye-bye’ to feminism?

In honor of Women’s History Month, we decided to explore the ‘good’ and ‘not so good’ of a movement that has greatly impacted our society....

by Nycole March 7, 2021March 8, 2021

Entertainment Family Lifestyle News Opinion

‘Struggle Love’: Baby, it’s not worth it!

‘Struggle Love’. Many of us have heard the term before and should try to avoid it at all costs, but for those of us unfamiliar...

by Nycole February 28, 2021March 2, 2021

Entertainment Lifestyle News Opinion

Truth hurts? B. Simone makes women get real with themselves

Are modern women starting to catch on? This has been the question debated amongst ‘Black Twitter’ after a video of B. Simone went viral this...

by Nycole February 21, 2021February 26, 2021

Beauty Lifestyle National News Opinion

What ‘Gorilla Glue Girl’ really says about our society

If you’ve been paying attention to the news and all your social media platforms, then you certainly didn’t miss the headlines about the “Gorilla Glue...

by Nycole February 14, 2021February 21, 2021

Health & Wellness Lifestyle News Opinion

Big Mama’s ‘fruits of the spirits’ advice on fighting COVID-19

This article is not intended to encourage you to not take vaccines or follow Centers for Disease Control tips and guidelines, this provides alternatives for those who have not or are not planning to take the vaccine. When we didn't have access to other health care options, what would your Big Mama say?

by Staff February 14, 2021February 21, 2021