“The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” -Malcolm X Malcolm X made ...
Dear Mom, Thank you for telling me every word nobody is allowed to ever call me. I was five and I was going to start attending public school. You taught me that because I am ...
Every year, Valentine’s Day rolls around and we can’t seem to escape the typical heart decor, teddy bears, and chocolate boxes that pop up outta nowhere. For us single ladies this can spark increased awareness ...
Dear Momma, There are so many things that I could say about you, but I want to start off by saying thank you. As you near 100 years old, I hope for nothing more than ...
Raise your hand if you’ve been in a long-distance relationship. ME: 🙋🏿♀️ My boyfriend and I started dating in high school and then went to different colleges, where we would see each other 2-3 times a ...
Domestic abuse is more common than you might think. Every minute, nearly 20 people experience some form of domestic abuse. It affects Black women disproportionately as we experience rates 50% higher than white women. The ...
Let’s get to it. We’re at that time of year again – you know that time of year where it gets cold and you’re supposed to get a man to keep you warm – cuffing ...
By now you’ve probably heard the news that sexually transmitted infections, a.k.a. STIs (sometimes called sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs) have been on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...
We were inspired by Upspoken Contributor Nadia Caldwell’s recent post about the small steps she is taking to make sure she maintains her Black Girl Magic and puts her health first! To keep our health ...
We’ve all been there. The date with the soggy sandwich/waffle/[insert soggy food of your choice] type of guy who’s kinda cute but also you kinda wonder what you’re doing, where your life is headed, will ...
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