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Health
5 Breast Cancer Support Networks Black Women Should Know
Community for when you or for a friend is among the one out of every 8 women affected by the disease
By LaKisha Cargill
, September 25, 2024
5 Min Read
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Culture & Style
Passing For White—and Normal—in a Southern Book Thriller
Sisters contributor Del Sandeen talks with us about her enthralling debut gothic horror novel.
By Jina DuVernay
, September 25, 2024
3 Min Read
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Big Friend Energy: How to Make Joyful Connections at 40, 50, 60+
Here’s proof that good people you can count on for comfort, confidences, card games, coffee talk and care in a crisis will show up if you make space for them.
By Javacia Harris Bowser
, September 18, 2024
7 Min Read
Culture & Style
Bedtime Stories, Hollywood Style
What’s even better than reading to niece, nephew or grandchild? Reading them stories authored by TV and film's brightest stars.
By Jina DuVernay
, September 18, 2024
3 Min Read
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Self Care
Yes, Even During Periods of Havoc, We Can Claim Happiness
When I felt like my life was racing out of control, three things became the pit stops that refueled my peace.
By Shanna B. Tiayon
, September 4, 2024
5 Min Read
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Self Care
The Dollar Store Item That Saved My Sex Life
When a health crisis hit and menopause came early, I turned to something in my nightstand drawer to boost my libido – and no, it’s not what you think.
By Javacia Harris Bowser
, September 4, 2024
7 Min Read
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Self Care
Three Reasons Every Sister Needs This in Her Purse
This little item never fails to reduce my stress, help me remember names, and make me happier, so I won’t leave home without one.
By Pamela M. McBride
, September 4, 2024
5 Min Read
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Culture & Style
Solo, But Not Alone: Sisters Sharing Spaces After 50
Who says you have to live by yourself as you age? Black women are redefining what it means to be in community.
By Tamara E. Holmes
, August 28, 2024
5 Min Read
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This is Exactly What I Needed to Help Me Reach My Fitness Goals
Having an accountability buddy could be your key to boosting health, fitness, career, creative or financial success. Here’s how to connect with one.
By Tonya Abari
, August 8, 2024
4 Min Read
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