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Culture & Style
Beauty and The Beat
Trailblazer. Truthteller. Triple threat. Janet Jackson, the girl many Sisters ‘grew up’ with, has been a way-shower for Black womanhood.
By Anissa Gabbara
Style
The Shortcut to Juicy, Poppin' Curls
From the mind behind OG beauty brand Afrobella, everything you need to know about deep conditioning your natural hair
By Patrice Grell Yursik
, November 22, 2023
3 Min Read
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Culture & Style
Our Best Holiday Gift Guide Ever!
Find the perfect gift for the homebody, fragrance lover, stylish sister & more from these Black-founded companies.
By Gerrie Summers
, November 22, 2023
4 Min Read
Me Time
Why You Need a "To-Don't" List
Want more peace, joy and time during the busy holiday season and into the new year? Try this.
By Alaya Linton
, November 22, 2023
3 Min Read
Most Popular
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We Time
After You Read This, Call Your Girlfriends, Okay?
When I lost touch with mine, I realized how important they are.
By Stephannie Senegal
June 28, 2019
3 Min Read
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We Time
The Deep Secrets We Keep From Our Partners
By Tamekia Reece
, August 18, 2023
Keeping something hush-hush from your honey? You’re hardly alone. What some folks are hiding is sshhhhhhhh! — shocking.
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Work & Money
Retirement: Don’t leave money on the table
By Tamara E. Holmes
, October 13, 2023
You’ve worked hard for your Social Security. Here’s how to make sure you get the highest payments possible.
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Health
The 6 Below-the-Belt Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
By Tamekia Reece
, August 26, 2022
If you find symptom No. 4 in your panties, call your doctor at once.
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Health
4 Delicious Herbs Used as Traditional Medicines
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
, June 16, 2023
Flavor boosters already in your kitchen might help manage, pain, nausea, colds, blood pressure and more.
Spotlight
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Health
9 Signs You’re Not Taking Good Care of Yourself
A third glass of wine. Hair clogging the drain. Saying no to sex — again. Here are the subtle and surprising signals that your self-care needs an upgrade.
By Tamekia Reece
Wine Poll
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Which type of wine is your favorite?
What to Read Now
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Work & Money
Love It! The Surprising Productivity Tool
Discover how ‘microdosing fun’ may help us get through the everyday grind while fueling our well-being and future successes.
By Anissa Gabbara
, February 24, 2023
3 Min Read
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Style
Find Your Perfect Foundation in Three Easy Steps
Whether you’re going for full glam or the “no makeup” makeup look, a flawless face starts with the right canvas.
By Princess Gabbara
, October 10, 2023
3 Min Read
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Health
Clearing Clutter May Help You Lose Weight
Achieve two goals with less effort? Yes, please! Getting organized could help you shed stubborn pounds.
By Alaya Linton
, September 15, 2023
4 Min Read
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Health
Acupuncture, for Us, by Us 
Black women are turning to this traditional practice to support weight loss and as a complementary treatment for anxiety, hot flashes, fibroids, diabetes and pain. 
By Tracy E. Hopkins
, September 9, 2022
4 Min Read
Editor's Picks
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Health
Bye-Bye, Belly Fat!
By Tiarra Mukherjee
, August 23, 2019
Here’s exactly what to eat — and to avoid — for a taut tummy.
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Health
Happy Meals
By Tamara E. Holmes
, November 23, 2018
Got seasonal blues? Five mood-boosting foods can help.
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We Time
Finding Harmony After the Heartbreak of Divorce
By Kay-B
, November 2, 2018
After her split from producer Swizz Beatz, R&B artist Mashonda Tifrere made the journey from viewing his new wife Alicia Keys as a rival to uniting with them as coparents.
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Culture & Style
An Age-Old African Hair Care Tradition May Help You Retain More Length
By Anissa Gabbara
, November 4, 2022
Sisters from the Basara tribe have been using chebe powder for centuries to reduce breakage. It’s no wonder that hair care brands tout this buzzed-about ingredient.