If you’ve been anywhere near social media recently you may have noticed body foundations are having a moment. Whether you’re covering a ... Read More
Teen Health
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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read More
Exploring Period Panties As A Menstruation Alternative
Originally appears on the She Thinx Blog and Dr. Renee is offering our BDO readers $10 off of their orders of THINX period panties through ... Read More
5 Reasons Why Every Adult Should Have a Wanderlust List
If nothing else, the Oscar Award-winning movie, Green Book, has helped to illuminate how far Black people have come in terms of having ... Read More
How Allowing Our Kids to Express Themselves Can Improve Their Mental Wellness as Adults
“Stay out of grown folks’ business” “Speak when spoken to” “You’re too young to have an opinion” I am sure that many of you have ... Read More
4 Ways To Help Your Child Fight Drug Addiction
Finding out your child is into drugs is hard but what follows is even harder; getting them back on the right track. It's devastating, but ... Read More