Run Tell That: The Importance of Reporting Cancer Symptoms
My Uncle Red was a beautiful man. And he fought cancer hard. Here's how he was a warrior.
How to Talk to Black Women About Sex, Plus: Why You Should Take PrEP
It's high time the medical industry stopped treating black women like we're diseased sexpots and got real about the benefits of PRep
Boss Things: #TalkEarly About How to Be a Leader
Being a leader is not positional—it's personal. Here, ways to teach your child how to be a boss, in her own way.
The MyBrownBaby Parenting Playlist: This is How I Neo-Soul Parent My Teens
My “parenting playlist” of advice would be set to some D’Angelo-styled melodies over a dope Dilla beat, with these Parenting in 100 Words bites of how-to’s on raising fierce girls.
Cancer Distress after Diagnosis Is Real. Here’s How to Get Your Mind Right.
Cancer distress is the blues wrapped in illness. Here's how to
Happy New Year and a Promise to #TalkEarly To Kids About Alcohol
Forget about "Dry January." Here's why you should #TalkEarly–and often, for the entire year—to your kids about alcohol.
Not One Type: Here’s How To Get Real—and Smart—About Breast Cancer Diagnoses
Recognizing that breast cancer is not one type empowers women to have productive convos about how to deal with the disease. Let's discuss.
How I Beat Prediabetes. Because Getting Type 2 Diabetes is a Strong No For Me, Dog
It was the scariest health diagnosis I'd ever faced. But being prediabetic wasn't a guarantee I'd get diabetes—especially after I followed these specific steps. Plus: take this survey to help gather info on diabetes—and for a chance to win $100.
Aretha Franklin Tribute: The Queen Of Soul Will Be Honored, But Not Just Anybody Is Invited To The Mic.
Be clear: if you're singing at the forthcoming Aretha Franklin tribute, you better know what you're doing before you step to that mic.
Disrupt Aging: At age 50, I’m About to Steam—Stand Back
My mother never got to dream big as a Black woman in her era. But at almost age 50, I'm doing enough dreaming for the both of us as I disrupt aging.
Get What is Light?, a Rare Board Book for Black Babies, On Your Bookshelf Today!
Happy Book birthday to the latest Denene Millner Books creation: Markette Sheppard's "What is Light?" a beautiful—and rare—board book featuring brown kids!
Reward Volunteers: the Joy I’ve Found Helping Teens Write
I joined the Grady Writing Center to keep an eye on my girls. But then the teens I was helping truly opened my heart to what it truly means to volunteer.
My Obsession: Addie Addye and Women Artists of Color
Want to make a difference for women artists of color, traditionally marginalized in the art world? Support Addye Addie Studios and its mission right here.
Safaree And Social Media Engagement Show Us We Can All Get Along
Black women of varying age, social status, single, married, with and without kids, committed to deep discussion, without debate. Thanks Safaree!
Guns in the Classroom: On Protests, Arming Teachers, and What Schools Really Need
We all know the consequences of arming teachers—particularly how it would affect black students and the racist structures that harm them at every turn.
