Branneisha Cooper was terrified of attending her first holiday gathering after starting Mounjaro. The 28-year-old started the injectable medication on Nov. 2, 2022, just a few weeks before Thanksgiving. “I […]
Category: Lifestyle
Posted inCulture
Mindfulness: Tools to Address Black Cultural Challenges
By Aswad Walker Ikechi Ojore, a musician, educator, and social media influencer, recently posted, “I love being Black. It’s dangerous AF, but it’s dope.” And certainly, many can agree, it’s […]
Posted inHomepage
‘We Quit America’: Our Exit From a Country Designed to Kill Black People
By Yanique Redwood This article is excerpted and adapted from the book “We Quit America: Our Exit From a Country Designed to Kill Black People.” Quitting America was not one […]
Posted inEducation
Meet Jasmine Robinson: Founder of Collegiate Mom Coalition
By Laura Onyeneho Jasmine Robinson’s journey from teen mom to founder of the Collegiate Mom Coalition is nothing short of extraordinary. The odds were stacked against her, but she defied […]
Posted inWord In Black
A Political Toll: Black LGBTQ+ Students Face New Barriers
Black LGBTQ+ students are facing increased hostility and discrimination due to Trump’s campaign promises, leading to increased suicide attempts and absenteeism, and educators and administrators must create safe spaces for conversations and provide critical resources to ensure their academic success.
Posted inBusiness
A Cut Above: Non-Profit Threads for Change Empowers Young Entrepreneurs Through ‘Dress for Success’ Workshop
Threads For Change recently hosted a “Dress for Success” workshop in Dallas, featuring speakers and workshops on grooming, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and networking, empowering young entrepreneurs to reach new heights.
Posted inWord In Black
Old Traditions, New Paths: The Priesthood of Merrick Moses
Merrick Moses, a man of many labels, is a Roman Catholic priest, Benedictine monk, and LGBTQ+ advocate who is passionate about advocating for equal rights and helping marginalized people understand that God loves them too.
Posted inWomen
Black-Owned Cosmetic Chemistry Company Inspires Black Girls to Pursue STEM Careers
Kristen Wells-Collins, founder of Black to the Lab, has created a STEM-based company to inspire Black girls to pursue cosmetic chemistry by bridging beauty and science, offering a Cosmetic Chemistry Activity Set and workshops to learn about branding and marketing.
Posted inWord In Black
Black America Doesn’t Have to Shop at Walmart
Let’s be clear: Walmart needs Black America a heck of a lot more than Black America needs Walmart. Wielding roughly $1.8 trillion in spending power this year, Black folks’ economic […]
Posted inBusiness
Ready for Self-Care? Treat Yourself To Betterness!
For the past few weeks (no need to mention why), Black women especially have been practically ferocious about the need to promote self-care. Well, what if there was a way […]
