For generations, Black women have navigated the complexities of beauty standards, often by using chemical hair straighteners. These treatments, while delivering silky straight hair, have
Flau’jae Johnson, the LSU Tigers basketball player and rapper, recently voiced her opinion on the ongoing debate about beauty standards, specifically addressing Aries Spears’ critical
Fashion designer Marc Jacobs recently acknowledged the significant influence of Black women on the nail art industry, a gesture that has sparked a mix of
New Orleans native Britni Ricard is the founder and CEO of Cota, a multimillion-dollar skin care brand inspired by and named after her late brother
Danyelle Musselman never thought she’d find a career as rewarding as covering events such as the Super Bowl when she worked with ESPN, the NFL
The annual Run the World Brunch NYC, now in its third year, continues as a beacon of empowerment and community for Black women. This event,
A new study, supported by a $1.58 million grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc., is set to explore the underlying causes of breast cancer disparities among
Lauren McCullough, PhD, MSPH, has professional and personal reasons for her devotion to the groundbreaking VOICES of Black Women campaign at the American Cancer Society. McCullough
While Hinge, the dating app that’s designed to be deleted, aims to help users find meaningful connections, Black women are voicing concerns over their visibility
Friendships play a crucial role in our mental health and cultural identity, especially as adults. While making new friends can feel as daunting as dating,
Maternal mental health is a big topic among new mothers, and Shaenor Ishmael, Ph.D, is an expert in the field, which allows her to find
Actress and singer Tisha Campbell has shared a powerful testimony about her battle with sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease that disproportionately affects Black women. Campbell’s condition,
There is a noticeable difference in the way people of color age. According to dermatologists Gauri and Abhijit Desai, the aging process is different for
Black women are finding a new and creative outlet for stress relief and self-expression through LEGO building, a trend that’s gaining popularity on platforms like
From a young age, society shapes our perceptions of beauty, often through a Eurocentric lens that has historically marginalized Black women. Despite the undeniable beauty
For generations, Black women have balanced the dual responsibilities of work and family, often out of necessity rather than choice. Today, we celebrate the “mompreneurs”
An Airbnb host, identified as Petey B, has reached out to tech mogul Elon Musk following his ban from the platform for comments deemed racist
Fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus, often develop after puberty and are most commonly diagnosed in women between the ages of 18 and 50. Research
The journey to motherhood should be a time of joy and anticipation, but for many Black women in the U.S., this experience is tainted by
Maternal mental health is a big topic among new mothers, and Shaenor Ishmael, Ph.D, is an expert in the field, finding different approaches to help
