Carlett Spike is a New Jersey-based writer and editor who writes a little of everything from race issues to health and food. Her bylines have appeared in Shondaland, New Jersey Monthly, and Columbia Journalism Review among other outlets.

Carlett Spike
Carlett Spike's Articles
, April 1, 2022
Sweltering streets. Toxic tap water. Parched pastureland. People of color bear the brunt of pollution’s effects worldwide. Meet Black women fighting to protect us — and the planet.
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, September 24, 2021
We can’t heal what we won’t reveal. Naomi, Simone, Oprah, Meghan, Dr. Joy, Taraji and others use their platforms — and their personal stories — to support emotional self-care.
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, July 16, 2021
What rituals of fulfillment, grace and self-care will you enjoy today? Sisters share how they treat themselves well.
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, April 1, 2021
Today, put your desires first and claim love, confidence, respect, vitality and prosperity. Unlock your happiest life with these golden keys.
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, March 12, 2021
We thought we knew the stories of Billie, Whitney, Aretha, Toni, Wendy and Michelle. These revealing films proved us wrong.
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, February 11, 2021
We’re grateful to Serena, Lizzo, Laverne, Debbie, Michelle and others for reminding us that no matter our shape, size, age or coloring, we are beautiful.
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, May 29, 2020
You loved our list of books by literary legends that are worth rediscovering. So, we’re back with more recommended titles by Roxane Gay, Toni Morrison and others.
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, April 6, 2020
Controlling your weight and sugar doesn’t mean the end of good eating.
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, January 17, 2020
Don’t sleep on the new books, movies, events and innovations by trailblazers who inspire with Black excellence, boldness, brilliance and badassery.
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, December 13, 2019
We’re celebrating 19 Black women who made bold moves in 2019.
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