When people think guitarists, their minds probably go to rock music.

Additionally, their minds probably also travel to white male guitarists, and maybe a few Black males.

But what about Black female guitarists?

While you could probably name one or two, there are so many you probably have yet to learn about.

So let’s do it!

Black female guitarists do exist, and they’re tremendously talented.

For older names like Sister Rosetta Tharpe to newer musicians like Tracy Chapman, here are some Black female musicians who bring jammin’ to another level.

African cuisine is expansive.

With over 50 countries, there’s tons of food to eat as you travel the continent.

While you’ll find that many countries have their own particular cuisine, some dishes surpass borders and make their way into surrounding areas.

Egusi soup is one such dish.

You’d find the dish centered in one country, but it’s not shocking that the delicious dish has made its way into neighboring countries.

If you’re hoping to try out this popular African dish, look no further.

Here are some egusi soup recipes that you can try at home.

Right now, we’re living in the age of reality TV.

From Love & Hip Hop to Real Housewives, that’s the “real life” that people are turning into.

Little do most people remember that all that “real life” started decades ago with talk shows.

Hosts would interview celebrities or everyday people, and that’s where we would get our entertainment from.

While you won’t see very many Black male talk show hosts on TV today, there have been some who have paved the way for today’s TV.

From Trevor Noah to Montel Williams, here are our top Black male talk show hosts.

Gift giving can be hard, especially when you’re shopping for your favorite girl.

Whether it’s the holidays, her birthday, Valentine’s Day, or some other occasion, you have to come correct.

And now you can.

Whether you’re gifting her one item on this list or a combination of a few, your girlfriend is certain to love her present.

From pamper products to tech necessities, here are our top gift ideas for your black girlfriend.

What are grits?

If you are like me and live in the northern United States, grits are not a dish that normally lands on my plate.

However, if you are from the South, grits are most likely a staple for you.

In the South, you can find grits on the table for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Extremely versatile, you can also choose to serve grits sweet or savory.

The choice is really up to you.

Regardless of whether you are a fan of grits or not, there is no denying that its versatility makes it a go-to for many.

Have you found yourself wondering what grits are?

Looking for both sweet and savory recipes to try?

Here is everything you need to know.

When I think of Black female poets, I think of Maya Angelou.

I think of Audre Lorde.

I think of Toni Morrison.

While these women were some of the greats, regardless of their gender or race, they are joined by a ton of other great women.

The poetry world might seem small, but it’s not as small as you think.

There are tons of amazing Black female poets from the past and present, and we’re here to share them with you today.

From the classics to newer poets like Jamilla Woods and Mahogany L. Browne, here are 21 amazing Black female poets to look into.

Mandazi is a popular Eastern Africa treat.

Similar in style to the American donut, this delicacy has its own variation seen all around the world.

Fluffy and slightly sweet in taste, it’s not surprising that people everywhere are eating it for breakfast and desert.

From Swahili coast countries like Tanzania and Kenya to the Eastern African countries of Nigeria and Ghana, here are some amazing mandazi recipes to try at home.

What do you imagine when you think of Black communities?

Society and entertainment still shape Black communities to solely mirror “ghettos.”

It’s the 2020s.

There is more to Black communities than what you see on TV and film.

While shows and movies are showing poverty and crime, that’s not it.

There are Black communities that are wealthy and flourishing.

Rich communities don’t only belong to the white population.

If you’re interested in knowing some of the richest Black communities around the United States, look no further.

When you consider Caribbean countries, Jamaica is one of the first you probably think of.

And when you think of their country and their people, you might immediately think of Jamaicans you know.

Names like Usain Bolt and Bob Marley will come up, and while both men happen to be Black, do they represent all Jamaicans?

Jamaica, and many other countries, are probably thought to be all Black because they’re the racial majority, but let’s discuss it?

Are all Jamaicans Black?

So you’ve heard there are vitamins that can help you grow your hair.

But as a Black woman, the vitamins which may work for other races may not necessarily work for you.

Which is why we’ve compared some of the best hair growth vitamins for Black hair specifically.

Whether you’ve natural afro hair, relaxed or other, these vitamins aim to encourage hair growth, and some were even made by our fellow sisters!