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May 7, 2022May 10, 2022

Taboo: The birth of a unicorn

Do you know what a "unicorn" is? We are not talking about what you THOUGHT you knew. Let this "taboo" teach you a new thing or two.

by Staff

May 6, 2022May 7, 2022

Family Ikeoma's Eye Lifestyle News Opinion

Confessions of a Black mother

I wanted them to have “tough skin” so that they could survive. If I could do it all over again, I would have given more hugs and kisses.

by Staff

National Opinion

Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, uses Black community as scapegoat

A draft that would overturn the historic Roe v. Wade was leaked earlier this week and has the nation at the edge of its seat....

by Nevaeh Richardson May 4, 2022May 6, 2022

Entertainment Family Lifestyle Opinion

Shaquille O’Neal shares controversial parenting practice: Sons move out at 18, daughters encouraged to stay home

We all have different preferences when it comes to how we run our households, and Shaquille O’neal has made clear that his sons will be...

by Nevaeh Richardson April 26, 2022April 28, 2022

Beauty Health & Wellness Lifestyle Opinion

5 self care tips to practice at home: Easy and free!

Social media has altered society’s views on what self care actually is. It’s been portrayed as something accessible for only the most luxurious of people,...

by Nevaeh Richardson April 7, 2022April 10, 2022

Entertainment National News Opinion

Slapping away double standards: Will Smith showed there’s never a ‘convenient’ time to protect the Black woman

“The most disrespected woman in America, is the Black woman. The most un-protected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in...

by Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2022May 6, 2022

Beauty Business Fashion News Opinion

Black woman owned fashion line makes Target’s “Black Beyond Measure” campaign

Sisters Kim and Keyondra Lockett are taking over Target stores nationwide with their essential wear fashion line as part of Target’s “Black Beyond Measure” campaign....

by Nevaeh Richardson February 4, 2022February 7, 2022

News Opinion

Maya Angelou becomes first Black woman on a quarter, social media has mixed feelings

The United States mint began circulating a new quarter on Tuesday featuring the late poet, memoirist, and Civil Rights activist Maya Angelou. Angelou is the...

by Nevaeh Richardson January 12, 2022January 14, 2022

Entertainment Opinion

Comedy-Drama series “Insecure” has ended: What the series means to a 19-year-old coming into Black womanhood

From Martin to Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to Living Single, Black sitcoms have always been a reflection of what’s most valued to Black people who...

by Nevaeh Richardson December 29, 2021January 3, 2022

Entertainment Opinion

Issa Rae partners with Black-owned game studio for ‘Insecure’ mobile game

The grind never stops for executive producer and media mogul Issa Rae, who’s building her media empire with underrepresented Black creatives. Her projects are a...

by Nevaeh Richardson December 1, 2021December 3, 2021