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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dads need to be celebrated! While moms usually get all the praise, it’s time that we show them just as much love as our moms get. Unfortunately, sometimes it can be hard shopping for dad, especially when you don’t love the same things he does. That’s what we’re here for! If you’re stuck on what…
While you might be hustling and working hard now, there will come a time when you’re going to retire. And while you might love where you live now, you might be looking for a change of pace when that time comes. Setting on a city to retire can be a tough decision. There are different…
People who like to underestimate the sport of tennis can’t seem to look past the often bright clothing and skorts. Real appreciators of the sport can see that there is a ton of strength, skill, power, and passion behind tennis and its players. Black women have been paving their way through professional tennis for nearly…
A lot has changed over the last few decades. People like to talk about hair trends like they don’t apply to men, but let me be the one to tell you – we care too. In the 90s, men were rocking high top fades. In the 2000s, I joined the thousands of men who were…
Nothing is worse than having some dry looking waves. After going through the effort of brushing your hair into submission, it’s important that you take care of it. While a wave brush is something that you’ll definitely need to create your waves, you’ll need some type of wave grease or pomade to keep them looking…