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Culture & Style

Black Hollywood Royalty Who Will Forever Have Our Loyalty

Six “Blackfamous” screen queens have been stealing scenes opposite their white peers for years. Tinseltown betta recognize!

By Tracy E. Hopkins

This Week

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Culture

Upgrade Movie Night With Free Film Screenings From AARP

By Javacia Harris Bowser

, May 13, 2022

Here’s how to enjoy recent releases like King Richard and West Side Story right from home and independent of a streaming service.

3 Min Read

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Health

Ditch Your Diet and Try This Instead

By Javacia Harris Bowser

, May 13, 2022

If you’re sick of yo-yo dieting and obsessing over what you eat, intuitive eating could be the health approach you need.

6 Min Read

Culture

Video: Pack Your Bags, Gas Up and Celebrate the Sister Mathematician Behind GPS

By Aabye-Gayle D. Francis-Favilla

, May 13, 2022

With fuel prices going up and flights being canceled, we’re heralding the hidden figure whose work is saving us time, money and frustration on the road.

1 Min Read

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Work & Money

9 Tips for Beating ‘Meatflation’

By Alaya Linton

, May 13, 2022

These store prices are insane! Learn clever ways to save on meat, poultry and fish.

4 Min Read

Spotlight

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We Time

I Found My First Real Boyfriend After 50

I went my whole life without being in a good, committed relationship. Then I met a guy who wasn’t about games — here’s how I changed my mindset.

3 Min Read

Popular

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Work & Money

Sisters in Buy-Nothing Groups Score Free Furniture and Appliances, Food, Fashions

By Kiersten Saunders

, April 1, 2022

Put your wallet away and get it brand-spanking used. To save money and secure your future, consider that the best things in life are free.

4 Min Read

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Me Time

7 Simple Things to Do When You’re Feeling Stuck

By Alaya Linton

, June 4, 2021

If your finances, career or relationship have hit a rut, here’s help getting out of the breakdown lane and back on the road to bliss.

4 Min Read

Health

Smart and Tasty Food Swaps for Diabetics

By Carlett Spike

, April 6, 2020

Controlling your weight and sugar doesn’t mean the end of good eating.

3 Min Read

Real Talk From a Real Sister

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Style

6 Fashion Dos for Women Over 40

Never mind those lists of what not to wear. With this fashion insider’s tips and tricks, you’re sure to look great every season.

By Alaya Linton

What to Read Now

Style

Work Your Curves!

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon

, August 30, 2019

These full-figured fashion influencers are breaking outdated style rules — and breaking the Internet in the process.

3 Min Read

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Health

Get Comfortable in Your Own Skin

By Robin D. Stone, LMHC

, June 21, 2021

A health coach and therapist shares how to ‘own your sexy’ and embrace a changing body with gratitude and grace.

4 Min Read

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Work & Money

Can You Invest in Companies That Reflect Your Values?

By Michelle Jackson

, December 30, 2021

Here’s what one writer learned about this kind of investing, and a few basics to consider.

3 Min Read

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Health

11 Ways to Cheer Up When They’re Working Your Nerves

By the Sisters team

, January 10, 2020

We’ve researched simple ways to help boost your mood right now.

3 Min Read

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What is stressing you out the most at the moment?

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World events

49%

Money & work

COVID

34%

Family relationships

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Me Time

Are You Looking for a Change of Scenery?

December 10, 2021

3 Ideas To Satisfy That Urge and How to Save Along the Way

2 Min Read

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Playlists

Tropical Escape! Lively Up Yourself With Our Caribbean Riddims Playlist

By Tracy E. Hopkins

, February 26, 2021

No need to pack your bags. We’ve packed this music mix with reggae, soca, dancehall, calypso and pop hits that will help you feel Irie!

1 Min Read

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Work & Money

Put Some Respect on My Name

By Furaha Asani, Ph.D.

, September 25, 2020

After I earned my Ph.D., some people have questioned my credentials. But, as a Black female academic, I stand by my ‘Dr.’ title for this key reason.

4 Min Read

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Style

7 Tips for Transitioning From Relaxed to Natural Hair After 50

By Anissa Gabbara

, January 13, 2022

The journey is different now — but worth it. Celebrity hairstylists offer professional advice on nurturing new growth, heat-free style options and whether to opt for a ‘big chop.’

4 Min Read

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Work & Money

Afraid of Failure? These 3 Things Can Help

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge

, January 22, 2021

Before you give up on your goals or give into defeat, consider research and lessons on how failure can help us.

3 Min Read