Back in 2024, there was a loud, widely applauded digital reckoning against people-pleasing. From self-help creators to TikTok psychologists to, honestly, just fed-up friends online, everyone echoed the same sentiment, “Anyone who…
Coco Gauff is a force to be reckoned with on the tennis court. She’s won over 10 titles in her sport at just 22 years old, including her first French Open singles…
On Monday, March 16th, Black women from all walks of life gathered at the LVMH Magic Room for a celebration of excellence and impact in different industries as Gyrl Wonder (GW), a…
Defining what actually drives a breakout moment for an artist has never been harder to pinpoint. There are more ways to be seen, more access, yet less clarity on what cuts through…
Rest wasn’t something we were taught to practice. It was something that happened only when the body gave out, when there was no other choice. Strength was praised. Endurance was expected. Pausing…
The 98th Academy Awards were last night and like many black folks, I watched with low expectations and baited breath. I prepared to watch Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, which was nominated for a…
Olivia Pope. Annalise Keating. Joan Clayton. Molly Carter. Mary Jane Paul. When I think about the television I’ve watched that depicts the journey of the successful Black woman character, she’s always struggling…
We’ve met (or tried to meet) potential partners everywhere—parties, speed dating, conferences, Homecoming, maybe even aisle 9 at Trader Joe’s. And yet, for many Black singles, the dating pool feels like a…