Category : Parenting/ Health

From A Black Mother: My Mental Health Matters Too

Navigating life while feeling like you’re not in the right headspace, will surely affect your everyday life and moments. I’ve had moments where postpartum depression, new life experiences and my environment affected my mental health in the wor...

Q&A: Natural Ways To Reduce Under Eye Puffiness?

Q: How do you remove puffiness under the eyes? – W. Patterson A: Here are 10 tips to decrease the puffiness under your eyes: 1. Go potato: Slice a raw potato (after refrigerating for a couple of minutes) into two and circle the closed eyes...

Helpful or Harmful? The Truth About “Protective” Hairstyles

During the winter months, protective hairstyles are on the minds and hearts of many naturals. But is protective styling really “protective”? What exactly are we protecting our hair from? Can you get through the winter without them? READ:...

First Female Rapper of Def Jam Passes Away at 54

Lichelle Laws, also known as Bo$$, has passed away at age 54, according to a post by fellow rapper Bun B. The legendary UGK rapper from Houston took to Instagram on March 11 with a picture of Laws and a tribute to his “big sis.” Bun B too...

A Clinical Trial Gave Me Two Bonus Years With My Dad. Everyone Should Have That Chance

Audrey and her father at her high school graduation. Photocourtesy of Audrey Davis. Eighteen years ago, when I was a senior at Carleton College in Minnesota, I received a phone call from my dad. He said three words that would forever change the traje...

9 Surprising Places Psoriasis Can Appear on Black Skin

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that primarily affects the skin, but it can also manifest in unexpected areas of the body. It’s important to note that psoriasis can affect individuals of all skin types, including Black people, alth...

Breathe Easy: 9 Tips for Asthma Management

Asthma is a common disease among children as well as adults. Asthma contracts the airways that impact your lungs. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this disease led to the deaths of at least 400,000 people in 2019. Experiencing an a...

All-Natural Ways To Alleviate Migraine Symptoms

Have you ever had a migraine sneak up on you? Like, literally out of nowhere. One minute you’re living your best life and the next minute you don’t even want people speaking to you, you’re not in the mood to talk, move, or anything...

One Secret to Working Mom Success: Finding Love on an Ordinary Day

We're deep in Women's History Month, nearly a month post Valentine's Day, the day reserved to recognize love. That said, as humans, we need to feel seen and valued. And, we need to feel love every single day. Sometimes though, as working moms, life g...

A Matter of Love & Death: Black Women & Dating Violence

In 2021, 23-year-old Lauren Smith-Fields died in her Connecticut apartment in December after a date with a man she had met on Bumble. More than a month later, the police opened a criminal investigation. After one confusing story after another, what...

Super Easy Southern Salmon Patties

Are you ready to try super easy southern salmon patties? Salmon patties, salmon croquettes, whatever you want to call them, they’re all good! And if you need a quick and filling recipe that will please your palate and keep you coming back for...

Trail Blazing Black Women: Rebecca Crumpler, MD

Photo: U.S. National Library of Medicine Some people stand out as trailblazers in medical history, fearlessly removing obstacles and making substantial contributions to the subject. The first Black woman in American history to get a medical degree, D...