If you’ve been watching recent news stories, you may feel no place in America is safe for Black families. Although no place is completely without inequality or injustice, we have researched some of the cities where Black individuals and families are thriving. From job opportunities to cultural representation, these are the 10 best cities for Black families…
Ladies, we get it. It seems like there is a shortage of professional Black men out here. On top of that, it can be hard to catch them if you’re both running on busy, contrasting schedules in your professional lives. That’s why we’ve put together a list of some of the best places to meet…
Exercise can be annoying and just plain out boring sometimes. If you’ve ever headed to the gym prepared for your workout but then realized how boring the routine is, you’re not alone. You get unmotivated and suddenly exercising becomes more of an obligation rather than something enjoyable. We have come up with several ways to…
Rapper, singer, and songwriter Nicki Minaj is one of the most popular women in her music genre today. Debuting as early as 2004, Minaj is no rookie to the music industry and has gained a huge following. In honor of her and her fan club, better known as “barbs” or “barbies”, we decided to answer…
Vegetarian and vegan culture, it seems, has a tendency in our society to be a thing that “Black people don’t do.” Some of us assume the food is bland and just doesn’t taste good. Others, like India Arie for example, say goodbye to meat and/or animal products and choose to adopt a vegetarian or vegan…
Pretty much everyone seems to be leading extremely busy lives these days. We work all day, and by the time it’s over we just want to be able to sleep. The point is, the last thing we want to do after work is think about going to the gym. But we all want great bodies and flatter…
Ever think about quitting your job, packing your life up and leaving everything behind? A lot of people think about it and a lot of people actually do it. When leaving your country of origin, it can be difficult deciding on where you want to move to. While there are many different options for expatriates,…
Going to Nassau in the Bahamas on vacation? While there are some top Bahamas resorts, most likely you won’t want to spend all your time in these hotels. After spending countless hours working and taking care of business, there’s nothing like being able to get some time off for some much needed self-care. We all…
Maintaining a relationship while traveling can be quite the challenge for many couples. You start to miss each other almost immediately after parting ways and you have to adjust to not being together for a period of time. Sometimes traveling often can cause a great deal of strain in relationships, whether it’s for business, or…
Africa produces some of the tastiest food there is. Let’s face it though, not all of us can just make the best African dishes from scratch. So to help, we’ve gathered a list of some of the top African cookbooks out there. If you have a hankering for some good Fufu or Jollof rice but…
Hollywood is slowly evolving in how many people of color are cast in big movies. However, it can still be a rarity to see Black women in lead roles on the big screen. In this article, we feature 7 great films that have Black actresses in lead roles. Whether you’re looking for a drama or…
If you’ve ever heard that Black women don’t travel, you’re not alone. We don’t like to travel, they say. Traveling is not “our thing”, they say. But the truth is, they couldn’t be more wrong! These six Black female travelers are traversing the globe, one country at a time, and documenting it all on Instagram. Read…
When it comes to TV in general, it seems as though black women have consistently been underrepresented or misrepresented. Although room for improvement remains, sisters are becoming more visible in TV. I don’t mean in roles as supporting actresses or extras, either. I’m talking about black women appearing as lead actresses in some pretty popular…
Solo traveling has become one of the most liberating things I’ve ever experienced. At first, I was absolutely terrified to go out into the world. I wasn’t scared because I would be going alone. I wasn’t scared because I am a woman. I was scared because I wasn’t sure how people in different parts of…