Anger. Confusion. Frustration. Anxiety. Disbelief. Vengeful. Powerless. Fear. Sadness. These are just a few emotions that many of us ... Read More
Mental Health
Beyonce Background Singer Shares How She Forgave Her Dad For Years Of Abandonment
“I’d gone upstairs and looked in the apartment and noticed that everything was gone.” - Montina Cooper Long before her career as a ... Read More
Why Are We Still Color Struck?
Colorism exists in many cultures and has permeated society for thousands of years. In fact, in Egypt, there was evidence that many of the ... Read More
Goal-Getters: Avoid Burnout When You’re At The Top Of Your Grind
No matter who you are or what you do professionally, it always seems that this time of year is when people are extremely busy and ready to ... Read More
It’s Not ‘Just Playing’, Protective Or Love: 12 Signs You’re In An Abusive Relationship
While it’s no one’s intention to enter into an abusive relationship, many men and women find themselves victims of emotional and physical ... Read More
Miss USA, Deshauna Barber, Fighting For A Cause Bigger Than Us All
On Sunday night, in front of millions of viewers, Deshauna Barber, Miss District of Columbia, was crowned Miss USA. Barber is only the third ... Read More
My Story: Here’s What Helps Me Before, During & After Depression Attacks
I'm proud to see more articles addressing the stigma of mental and emotional health in Black communities, especially around the whole ... Read More
Bishop Eddie Long’s Confession Of Suicidal Thoughts: “I Was Ready”
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAGODL_3coY&w=560&h=315] In 2010, Bishop Eddie Long was accused of coercing several of his ... Read More
Can I Involuntarily Place My Loved One Into A Mental Health Facility?
Millions of people are living with various types of mental health issues. Many of them may not be aware of the existence or ... Read More
Healing After Sexual Assault
“Who knows what the Black woman thinks of rape? Who has asked her? Who cares?”- Alice Walker Black women account for the majority ... Read More
Ovaries Dancing Like Mary J? Baby Fever Is Real, Ya’ll!
Itching to have a baby? Do your ovaries scream at the sight of deliciously squeezable baby thighs? While this unquenchable, inexplicable ... Read More
Discrimination: Coping With The Overlooked Stress It Causes
Given many African Americans are reluctant to seek mental health treatment, it is important to recognize the factors that ... Read More