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Me Time

Pastor Shirley Caesar Suggests Doing This to Find Gratitude and Be Encouraged

The 12-time Grammy-winning gospel singer and songwriter has thoughts on a path forward. Here’s what she says about how we can walk it.

By Senior Editor Leslie Quander Wooldridge

This Week

Culture

Sisters’ Classic Motown-Sound Quiz

By Tracy E. Hopkins

, November 20, 2020

Chart-topping tunes from Stevie, the Supremes, the Temptations and the Jackson 5 were the soundtrack of our youth. Test your musical knowledge and rewind good times.

1 Min Read

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Health

Your Winter Weather Walking Plan Is Here!

By Tamara E. Holmes

, November 20, 2020

Give up your go-to pandemic fitness activity? No way! Besides, you may burn calories faster in the cold. Here are keep-stepping tips from AARP’s wellness guru plus a few of our friends from GirlTrek.

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We Time

If You’re Missing the Closeness You Used to Share, Here’s a Surprising Way to Reconnect

By Alaya Linton

, November 20, 2020

Happy couples reclaim and maintain honest, heart-centered communication. Don’t tiptoe around relationship tension, say experts. Use it as a tool to get talking and get closer.

3 Min Read

Health

What to Do When Belly Fat Won’t Budge

By Gerrie Summers

, November 20, 2020

Hidden fat beneath the abdominal wall can wreak havoc with our bodies due to toxic hormonal effects it triggers. Here’s how to boost your health while banishing the bulge.

4 Min Read

Spotlight

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Style

Hey Beautiful! 6 Black-Owned Skin Care Brands That Celebrate Our Melanin

These indie lines with award-winning products, celebrity fans and rave reviews are changing the game. From cleansers to lip masks and eye creams, they’ve got us covered.

5 Min Read

Popular

Me Time

6 Ways to Have the Best Sex of Your Life

By Alaya Linton

, October 30, 2020

Sex and relationship experts reveal techniques for connecting with and embracing your deepest desires. Number 3 can open the door to exquisite realms of pleasure.

3 Min Read

Culture

Reel Reinventions: 6 Films That Spotlight Black Female Transformation

By Tracy E. Hopkins

, November 6, 2020

Hey, we’re all going through changes. Why not harness these turning points to reimagine our best lives? Screen these movies for inspiration and #BlackGirlJoy.

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Style

Black Don’t Crack When It Comes to Our Faces; Our Hands Could Use a Little Help

By Gerrie Summers

, October 9, 2020

They work hard, they’re usually exposed and their skin is extremely delicate. Dermatologists tell how to help maintain or restore smoothness, suppleness and an even tone.

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Real Talk from a Real Sister

I believe God gives each of us certain gifts, and you should take advantage of those gifts.

Beverly Johnson

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Work & Money

4 Things to Know About Cashing In on Your Closet

Why now is a great time to consider paring down your wardrobe and selling to consignment stores.

By Amber Gibson

What to Read Now

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Me Time

Fun, Free Games for Your Next Coffee Break

By Tiarra Mukherjee

, November 13, 2020

On aarp.org, I enjoyed fun and challenging crosswords, solitaire, sudoku and more. Plus, they’ve added Atari arcade games that took me back to the ’80s!

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Culture

Sophisticated Ladies: Our Playlist Celebrates Jazz Divas

By Tracy E. Hopkins

, October 30, 2020

Sip some wine and enjoy the signature vocals of Billie, Ella, Sarah, Dinah, Dianne, Norah, Chaka, Fantasia in tunes infused with Black girl joy, resilience and magic.

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Style

Are You Pampering Your Pretty Face But Neglecting Your Neck?

By Gerrie Summers

, November 6, 2020

With thinner, drier skin, it’s often the first place to lose a smooth, firm appearance. A dermatologist suggests targeted skin care for ageless beauty.

4 Min Read