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5 Reasons Why You Should Start Journaling
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5 Reasons Why You Should Start Journaling

When I re-read some of my journal entries from last year, I remember the many times I didn’t know whether to run, cry, or start breaking things. With police

  • Yolande Clark-Jackson
    Yolande Clark-Jackson
Yolande Clark-Jackson 21 Jan 2021 • 3 min read
Your Home Workout: HIIT and Tabata Workouts
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Your Home Workout: HIIT and Tabata Workouts

If you're short on time but want to stay committed to your workout routine, HIIT and Tabata workouts may be the right fit for you. In terms of results, these

  • Sophia Murphy
    Sophia Murphy
Sophia Murphy 19 Jan 2021 • 4 min read
Your Home Workout: How Exercise Bands Can Change Your Workout Routine
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Your Home Workout: How Exercise Bands Can Change Your Workout Routine

It's fair to say, COVID will be with us for some time, even with the promise of a vaccine now fully realized. Back in March, when the pandemic broke out,

  • Sophia Murphy
    Sophia Murphy
Sophia Murphy 12 Jan 2021 • 4 min read
Your Home Workout: 4 Stress-Busting Exercises You Can Incorporate Right Now
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Your Home Workout: 4 Stress-Busting Exercises You Can Incorporate Right Now

One of the many lessons we've learned from the past year is that we desperately need ways to destress. It's been a relentless time. Between COVID-19, social upheaval, election drama,

  • Sophia Murphy
    Sophia Murphy
Sophia Murphy 5 Jan 2021 • 5 min read
5 Feel-Good Ways to Start the New Year Off Right
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5 Feel-Good Ways to Start the New Year Off Right

2020 has been a FULL YEAR, to say the least. There have been some ups, a lot of downs, and now...let’s just say we are ready to move

  • Brittany Johnson
    Brittany Johnson
Brittany Johnson 29 Dec 2020 • 2 min read
The Ultimate Quarantined Christmas Gift Wish List
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The Ultimate Quarantined Christmas Gift Wish List

The holidays are here and this year, shopping looks a lot different. Most people are flocking online to grab gifts for their loved ones, and others are braving COVID and

  • Brenda Alexander
    Brenda Alexander
Brenda Alexander 17 Dec 2020 • 3 min read
Check Out These Self-Care Tips to Limit Stress During The Holidays
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Check Out These Self-Care Tips to Limit Stress During The Holidays

Holiday season has officially arrived. While Thanksgiving and Christmas are considered the most wonderful times of the year, they can also be stressful. Family can be overwhelming, gift shopping can

  • Brenda Alexander
    Brenda Alexander
Brenda Alexander 15 Dec 2020 • 2 min read
Protect Your Energy, Sis: Using Rituals to Protect Your Vibe During Tough Times
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Protect Your Energy, Sis: Using Rituals to Protect Your Vibe During Tough Times

Keeping yourself safe has been your focus lately.  Every day before you hit the Covid streets, you remember your pandemic wear and keep your travel-size sanitizer in your bag or

  • Yolande Clark-Jackson
    Yolande Clark-Jackson
Yolande Clark-Jackson 24 Nov 2020 • 3 min read
Black Mental Health Matters: Interview with a Registered Social Worker
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Black Mental Health Matters: Interview with a Registered Social Worker

Since the death of George Floyd, Black mental health has been a hot topic. But, in truth, it's always mattered. We've just been too busy fighting oppression, establishing careers, building

  • Sophia Murphy
    Sophia Murphy
Sophia Murphy 5 Nov 2020 • 8 min read
Your Vote Matters: Use the Power of Your Voice to Create Change
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Your Vote Matters: Use the Power of Your Voice to Create Change

Let’s be totally honest with each other. This year’s election, and 2020 in general, can be described as many things…and most of them aren’t very positive.

  • Brittany Johnson
    Brittany Johnson
Brittany Johnson 1 Nov 2020 • 1 min read
Raising Black Daughters in the Age of Black Girl Magic: Has Anything Changed?
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Raising Black Daughters in the Age of Black Girl Magic: Has Anything Changed?

When I was growing up, representations of Black women in arts, politics, science, media, etc., were few and far between. It's not that they didn't exist, but rather that the

  • Sophia Murphy
    Sophia Murphy
Sophia Murphy 30 Oct 2020 • 5 min read
Black, Single, and Ready to Adopt: How Black Women are Following their Hearts and Choosing Single Motherhood
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Black, Single, and Ready to Adopt: How Black Women are Following their Hearts and Choosing Single Motherhood

In every walk of life, Black women continue to make strides and advancements, shatter glass ceilings, and forge new paths. But, for many Black women, the dream of having a

  • Sophia Murphy
    Sophia Murphy
Sophia Murphy 26 Oct 2020 • 4 min read
Fall and Winter Trips to Take During COVID
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Fall and Winter Trips to Take During COVID

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

  • Brenda Alexander
    Brenda Alexander
Brenda Alexander 22 Oct 2020 • 3 min read
How Black Women Can Find Their Wine ID
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How Black Women Can Find Their Wine ID

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

  • Yolande Clark-Jackson
    Yolande Clark-Jackson
Yolande Clark-Jackson 20 Oct 2020 • 3 min read
3 Things Every Black Little Girl Needs to Hear
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3 Things Every Black Little Girl Needs to Hear

"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?

  • Yolande Clark-Jackson
    Yolande Clark-Jackson
Yolande Clark-Jackson 6 Oct 2020 • 3 min read
There's a Lot Going on Right Now, Here's How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
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There's a Lot Going on Right Now, Here's How to Get a Good Night's Sleep

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

  • Sharon Brandwein
    Sharon Brandwein
Sharon Brandwein 16 Sep 2020 • 3 min read
An Educator's Guide to Help Millennial Moms Through Virtual Learning
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An Educator's Guide to Help Millennial Moms Through Virtual Learning

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

  • Brenda Alexander
    Brenda Alexander
Brenda Alexander 11 Sep 2020 • 4 min read
Where are You Spending Your Dollars? Black Female-Owned Online Businesses to Support
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Where are You Spending Your Dollars? Black Female-Owned Online Businesses to Support

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

  • Sophia Murphy
    Sophia Murphy
Sophia Murphy 9 Sep 2020 • 6 min read
Emotional Intelligence is Difficult. Here's How You Can Get Started on That Work
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Emotional Intelligence is Difficult. Here's How You Can Get Started on That Work

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

  • A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez
A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez 3 Sep 2020 • 3 min read
28 Black Women Owned Beauty and Wellness Brands to Support
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28 Black Women Owned Beauty and Wellness Brands to Support

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

  • Sophia Murphy
    Sophia Murphy
Sophia Murphy 24 Aug 2020 • 7 min read
This is Why Every Black Woman Should See a Counselor
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This is Why Every Black Woman Should See a Counselor

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

  • A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez
A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez 19 Aug 2020 • 3 min read
A Few Suggestions to Help Keep Your Sanity from a Mom Who's Lost It
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A Few Suggestions to Help Keep Your Sanity from a Mom Who's Lost It

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

  • A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez
A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez 11 Aug 2020 • 3 min read
From Canada with Love: A Bird's Eye View of the Racial Crisis in the US
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From Canada with Love: A Bird's Eye View of the Racial Crisis in the US

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

  • Sophia Murphy
    Sophia Murphy
Sophia Murphy 7 Aug 2020 • 4 min read
A Few Summer Destinations to Enjoy During COVID
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A Few Summer Destinations to Enjoy During COVID

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

  • Brenda Alexander
    Brenda Alexander
Brenda Alexander 23 Jul 2020 • 3 min read
How I Took a Step Back from Social Media to Save My Mental Health
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How I Took a Step Back from Social Media to Save My Mental Health

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

  • Sophia Murphy
    Sophia Murphy
Sophia Murphy 20 Jul 2020 • 5 min read
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