If I had a dime for every time I was told I was “too quiet” or that I should get out more as a child, I wouldn't have to work another day in my life. I’d be retired on some island ... Read More
Teen Health
5 Ways To Give Back While Traveling
Seeing the world is so much more than just suntans, excursions, and exotic meals. It can also be a chance to contribute to a cause bigger than ourselves. If you love to travel ... Read More
Have Your Hot Girl Summer With These Body Foundation Skincare Tips from Dove!
If you’ve been anywhere near social media recently you may have noticed body foundations are having a moment. Whether you’re covering a bruise, looking to even out your skin tone, ... Read More
What Burnout Means For Overworked Black Millennials
We’re well aware of what job burnout means, but now it’s officially a medical term used to describe a harmful condition. Described as a feeling of extreme work stress, burnout ... Read More
6 Tips To Keep Your Acne Under Control
In a perfect world, there would be a one-size-fits-all regimen for controlling acne. But because everyone has unique skin types, lifestyles, and genetics, what may work for one ... Read More
7 Black Summer Events You Won’t Want To Miss
Summer naturally brings music to our ears, literally. Think you’ve seen it all when it comes to black summer events? Check out this list that includes concerts, festivals and more ... Read More
Don’t Let The Summer Bugs Bite
Summer fun can come to a buzzing, swatting halt when insects find their way into your outdoor activities. Insect bites from mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and bees can cause pain, ... Read More
Eye Injuries From Fireworks In U.S. Have Nearly Doubled
As communities across America enjoy fireworks this July Fourth, folks should keep eye safety in mind. The number of eye injuries caused by fireworks nearly doubled from 2016 to ... Read More
A Parent’s Guide To Avoiding The Summer Slide
Summer is upon us and many of us are making plans that include travel and vacation joy. Your plans may even include a visit to the pool and a fun trip down the slide into some ... Read More
Why Do Fewer Blacks Survive Childhood Cancers?
The relationship between race and the outcome for a number of cancers amongst whites, Hispanics and blacks in the United States have certainly started to become more evident and ... Read More
8 Books To Understand The School To Prison Pipeline
More than 2.3 million people are incarcerated in federal, state, and local facilities as well as immigration detention centers. That’s approximately 21% of the world’s incarcerated ... Read More
When They See Us: A Reflective Piece
By now, a lot of us have prepared ourselves to watch Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us, a 4- part docu-series that journies us through the infamous 1989 Central Park Rape case, that ... Read More
How Social Media Is Affecting Your Teen’s Long-Term Wellbeing
Instagram is terrible for our long-term mental health and wellbeing, according to a survey of 1,500 teens and young adults. While the photo-based platform got points for ... Read More
Sasha Obama: Proud, Poised and All Grown Up
Former President Barack Obama thought he had his hands full with dealing with the problems of the world as the 44th President of the United States. But now, he has been keeping ... Read More