By now, we should all be slightly more accustomed to our “new normal” living within the ramifications of COVID. Besides wearing masks and heightening our daily hygiene precautions, traveling has

Before COVID-19, I’d buy a bottle of wine based on the price and how much I liked the label. Wine isn’t the first thing you go to if

"You is smart. You is kind. You is important,” says Viola Davis to the little white girl in The Help. But, what affirmations are we giving to little Black girls?

The events of 2020 have been challenging, to say the least. From a global pandemic that upended our lives six ways from Sunday to racial and political unrest that continues

While there are some states allowing for the reopening of schools amid COVID-19, there are others that have no plans on reopening in the coming weeks. Virtual learning is nothing

In part 2 of this post on Black-owned, women-owned businesses to support, we'll be looking at brands outside of the Health/Wellness and Beauty markets. LingerieWhether it's hosiery to match

I'm not the only person who's been getting into more conflict during quarantine, am I? Nah. My timelines are filled with every imaginable type of conflict. We're all irritable and

Despite the chaos of 2020, or rather because of it, Black-owned businesses are seeing an upswing in support and sales. While it's true, the pandemic forced many small businesses to

I’ve battled alternating waves of depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember. Some years were harder to manage than others. When I’m not careful, I

On a regular day, parenting is hard. But during a pandemic – especially one that brings mass uncertainty around options for childcare and school – it feels damn near impossible. These kids

Since the deaths of Geoge Floyd, Ahmad Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, all eyes have been on America. It has captured worldwide attention as it grapples with civil unrest amidst the

I was thrilled at the idea of summer 2020 and had several big trips and excursions planned. I was mixing it up with a few of my favorite spots in

I'm still reeling from the events of 2020. Who could have anticipated the outbreak of a deadly virus that would have the power to shut down countries and keep us

Bad hair days are a part of life - everyone gets them. There is no one in this world (except maybe Beyonce) who doesn’t have a day when their

2020 has been one hell of a year, and we’re only halfway through. We’ve gone from Happy New Year to a worldwide pandemic to what’s been called

I'm ashamed to say that until we moved to the Midwest, I took Black hairstylists for granted. During these last six years of purgatory, I've learned that Black stylists are

Now, more than ever, is the perfect time to affirm your little one’s beauty – including their natural hair. Braids, locs, afros, ponytails, or twists. No matter the style, children

Since the death of George Floyd, the world has been on fire, and rightfully so. Demonstrations calling for an end to anti-Black racism and police violence are happening worldwide as

Juneteenth is one of America’s most important and most under-acknowledged holidays. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the commemoration of the final emancipation of all slaves in the United

It’s mid-June, and I should be returning from a week with my mom, aunt, and sister in Memphis, TN. But I’m not. I am home in my pajamas,

With everything going on in the world right now, we may be neglecting to care for ourselves. As if a global pandemic and all of the added anxieties and safety

I’ve always loved bold hair colors. But in my hometown, only “a certain type of girl” wore brightly colored hair. Little Black girls with single moms growing up in

Has this pandemic hijacked your love life? Maybe this was going to be your year to shine and meet that special someone, and now coronavirus and social distancing have left

I'll be real with y'all. You're much more likely to find me at a book club than a watch party. But I'm #quarantired, so what else am I gonna do

As someone who loves all things beauty and makeup, it is important for me to follow women who are proud of their ethnicity and carry purpose into their work. If