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February 06, 2024 Issue

four women, tika sumpter, nicole ari parker, yvonne oriji, tia mowrey, look taller, look slimmer, photography
Style
7 Ways to Instantly Appear Slimmer and More Polished
Fashion stylists create a sleek look by creating the illusion of longer legs. These tips work with flats or heels, slacks or skirts. Plus: Two products help legs look toned and shapely.
By Princess Gabbara
, February 1, 2024
2 Min Read
illustration of receipt exiting house, property taxes, finances
Work & Money
Back Taxes? This Could Help Save Your Home
Biased property tax practices preserve white households’ wealth while making it easier to take away Black and Brown families’ homes.
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
, February 1, 2024
5 Min Read
woman drinking tea and audio journaling on cell phone
Me Time
An Easy, Stress-free and Addictive Way to Journal
With free and low-cost journaling apps, ‘jotting down’ your goals, accomplishments, ideas, emotions, fitness and nutrition notes is as simple as clicking the mic icon .
By Tamekia Reece
, February 1, 2024
4 Min Read
photo collage of author Crystal Wilkinson and her book praisesong for the kitchen ghosts
We Time
Discover Black History in Your Kitchen
Crystal Wilkinson’s mouthwatering cobbler recipe—and her new book—is a feast from our forebears. Enter for a chance to win a copy.
By Tonya Abari
, February 1, 2024
7 Min Read
ginger, tea and lemon on green background
Health
Learn How Ginger May Help You Lose Weight
Compounds in this delicious tea, enjoyed for millennia, may help you burn calories, curb your appetite—even stabilize your blood sugar. Here’s what to know.
By Anissa Gabbara
, February 1, 2024
2 Min Read