For two seasons of House of the Dragon, Rhaenyra Targaryen has wrestled with the immense burden of leadership. Her claim to the Iron Throne has been challenged at every turn, forcing her…
For decades, the beauty aisle told Black women a quiet lie: that our hair, our skin, and our shades were an afterthought, a “special section” tucked away from the “regular” products. That…
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Man’s desire to fly led them to invent the airplane. When people in the U.S. first took the skies, men were the only ones allowed to soar amongst the clouds. When the…
Growing up in Kansas City, I always remember celebrating Juneteenth with my family and attending parades, events, and gatherings. It was a staple celebration in the Black community to which we looked…
For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history with joy, in the form of parades, festivals, entertainment, and family gatherings known as Juneteenth.…
Whether you’re a casual electronic music fan, attend festivals, or stream DJ sets on YouTube, you might notice a certain type leading the music scene. White male DJs with baseball caps, loose…
Pride hasn’t always been a month-long rainbow-everything celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans. Established in 1999 under President Bill Clinton, it originally only enshrined a part of the community,…
*** Republished from 2013 There are those who don’t like the term “Blerd” and others that embrace it like an old worn-out sweater that — because of some wacky trend — is…
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I remember the moment I decided to use Just Dance for fitness. I was already several years into my mental health journey and had hit (yet another) wall. I decided I didn’t…
Online fandoms are good fun when you’re discussing, anticipating, and celebrating movies, TV shows, comics, games, books, and creators. You connect with people who share the same interests, discover new points of…
With all the movies that have come out based on games, you’d think the well must have run dry on video games that could fit the movie treatment. But that’s simply not…
HEALTH & WELLNESS
We’ve all admired the images of Black women abroad. The photos where their skin glows in the sun. They stand tall with a smile on their face, overlooking some gorgeous view of…
Women’s bodies are amazing. Besides the ability to produce life, studies have shown that the female body is capable of great things. This includes strong immune systems, greater muscle endurance than men,…
For nearly two years, we’ve experienced collective trauma. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a flood of anxiety, stress, fear, loss, and instability across the world, creating a mental health crisis. Black people…
I bet in the last 24 hours, you’ve learned more about celebrity gossip and what’s trendy on Instagram Reels than what’s going on in your body. I don’t mean to shame you.…
Endometrial cancer, a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus, has seen increased incidence rates in recent years. While it is often detected early through screenings, research indicates…
Back in 2020, it was a year of tremendous self-care. Between a global pandemic, an unprecedented presidential election, and protests against police brutality, self-care evolved beyond bubble baths and face masks into…
