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
Mental Health
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
Foods That Make Your Depression Worse
Just as there are foods that can boost your mood and make you feel better, there are also foods that can make you feel worse. More ... Read More
4 Expert-Proven Strategies To Overcome Emotional Overeating
It’s so easy to run to the refrigerator to grab that one delicious snack that makes you forget all of your cares. Who wouldn’t want a warm ... Read More
Meditation May Fight Off Memory Problems As You Age
A regular meditation practice might benefit older adults beginning to notice memory problems, a small pilot study finds. The ... Read More
From Victim to Victorious: “Have The Courage To Tell”
Rape and molestation are horrible crimes. And one of the most sickening facts about both of them is that many victims are violated by those ... Read More
10 Myths People With Eating Disorders Wish You Understood
If the image that pops into your head when you hear the words “eating disorder” is a white teenage girl obsessed with her looks, you don’t ... Read More