Black girls are growing up in a very challenging world. There are many stereotypes that are put on them by society, and sadly, these stereotypes can greatly affect their lifestyle and decisions they make. The results of this can be detrimental if a positive role model isn’t there to help them along the way. So as someone…
No matter where you live in the world, if you have an internet connection or a tv, you’ve probably heard of the Black Lives Matter movement. Despite misconceptions and outright lies by those opposing Black Lives Matter, it is a movement solely designed to help end police violence against African-Americans across the United States. Check…
According to research, women in general face a lot of hurdles when pursuing their professional careers. Being a male dominated world, they are forced to work even harder to make their mark. Well, black women have an even rougher time. The fact that they’re female and black makes them face even more challenges. Let’s take…
What is Black Lives Matter? What does it mean and what is it about? Today we’re going to answer these questions. The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement is a grassroots campaign to try and fix the problem of police unjustly killing black people in America. It began in earnest in 2014 after Michael Brown, a…
To buy or to rent, that is the question. For many, buying a house will be the biggest purchase they ever make. Which is exactly why many people either don’t end up buying, or even if they have the money, don’t want to buy. But if you’ve the chance to, should you buy a house?…
I was bullied a lot in middle school. I never really understood why I was being bullied in the first place, until one day some of the girls walked up to me during gym to tell me why I was really being bullied. It wasn’t just the fact that I didn’t wear the right clothes…
Black women have invented a lot, and given a lot to society. We hear about the George Washington Carvers, Lewis Howard Latimers, and Elijah McCoys, but what about the Madame CJ Walkers of the world? Today we’re going to look at six African American women who invented and triumphed over adversity in the world of science, development…
Being a stay at home mom can be an amazing experience. After all, you get a lot of free time, spend time with your kids and watch them grow, right? Well, sometimes… The truth is, at times, being a stay at home mom can get pretty boring. After all, it’s often the case that you’re…
You may have asked yourself, should you give your boyfriend another chance after cheating? If so, we plan on helping you make an informed decision with that here today. Being cheated on, it’s one thing we all hope never happens to us. And if you’ve been cheated on, we hope never to endure again. Discovering that…
Question: What does ‘swirl’ mean when talking about relationships? Answer: The word ‘swirl’ is a term used within the Black Community as a label for a relationship between two partners from different ethnicities and/or nationalities.