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Culture & Style

Located in great cities around the country, these events feature acts such as Grammy-award winners Ms. Lauryn Hill, Samara Joy, the Isley Brothers and Herbie Hancock.

By Tracy E. Hopkins

Culture & Style

Big Lip Energy

Whether she’s breaking into song or speaking some hard truths, the famously outspoken Sheryl Lee Ralph shows us by example that there’s power in our pout — and it’s a beautiful thing.

By Anissa Gabbara

, May 26, 2023

3 Min Read

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Health

Is Your Sexual Esteem on 10?

If not, try these tips to become your most sexually confident self.

By Tamekia Reece

, May 26, 2023

3 Min Read

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Me Time

Enjoy a Day Without Checking Social Media

Whether you feel bored, lonely, drained, anxious or curious, get a mental boost without scrolling.

By Felicia Brower

, May 26, 2023

6 Min Read

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Health

These Fitness Apps Make a Big Difference

Get in shape using workouts designed with us in mind — created by Black instructors and entrepreneurs.

By Donna Torrence

, May 26, 2023

2 Min Read

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Work & Money

From Burnout to Breakthrough

A setback on the job can be the springboard to greater success

By Alisha Tillery

May 31, 2019

4 Min Read

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Style

If You’d Like to Clear Dark Spots, Look for This Ingredient on Skin Care Labels

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge

, December 16, 2022

Here’s how tranexamic acid may help even out your skin tone — and how it stacks up against other treatments.

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Culture & Style

Got These Essentials in Your Carry-On?

By Tracy E. Hopkins

, March 17, 2023

Cancellations. Delays. Lost luggage. Should flight plans descend into carrier chaos, you’ll want items 2, 4, 6 and 10 for sure.

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Health

This Could Help You Put an End to Yo-Yo Dieting

By Javacia Harris Bowser

, January 6, 2023

Tired of losing pounds only to gain them back? It’s not willpower that may be missing from your weight-loss plan.

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Spotlight

Work & Money

Highway Robbery: Auto Loan Scam Alert

Car dealers brazenly target Black, female and credit-challenged buyers with fine-print financing foolishness. Heed the signs and hit the brakes!

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

Self Reflection

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How do you feel about your body?

12%

I love everything about it.

58%

I’d change some things but am generally content.

22%

Eh, I’d like several things to be different.

I’m unhappy with it.

What to Read Now

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Style

6 Lightweight Sunscreens That Don’t Look Ashy on Brown Skin

Here’s protection you can feel good about using every day for as little as $8.

By Princess Gabbara

, June 25, 2021

3 Min Read

A photo of a woman running down a bridge at sunrise.

Health

How I Went From Morbidly Obese to Marathon Runner

With my running buddies cheering me on and help from my surgeon, I dropped 70 pounds in six months. My confidence and strength have grown with every step of this incredible journey.

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon

, October 12, 2018

3 Min Read