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Culture & Style
Niecy Nash-Betts is Getting Ready to Shock You. Again.
Confident, comedic, curvy, chameleon-like and charismatic, the actress, 54, may be the most underrated talent of the 21st century. Her next project is not for the squeamish.
By LaKisha Cargill
, August 8, 2024
4 Min Read
Festival Joy
Self Care
Here are Reasons and Ways to Be Hopeful, Even in These Uncertain Times
“Sometimes we can get so focused on everything that's going wrong that we can't always see what's going right,” says Jessica Jackson, Ph.D., a Houston psychologist.
By Tamekia Reece
, July 25, 2024
3 Min Read
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A Loved One Ignores Your Calls. Is It Ghosting—or Emotional Distress?
Social withdrawal can be a sign of mental distress. Don’t take it personally. Here are ways to respond and what you might do to help.
By Tamekia Reece
, July 25, 2024
3 Min Read
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Culture & Style
Nurture Your Nature at These Black-Owned Vacation Retreats
Fancy “glamping” with your girls, exploring the wild via an ATV or RV family adventure, bunking in a boathouse or visiting beaches in Africa or Mexico?
By LaKisha Cargill
, July 25, 2024
5 Min Read
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Culture & Style
Her Husband 'Didn’t Realize' She Was Black, So He Sued Her
The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander is based on a scandal from the 1920s. Enter for a chance to win a copy of Denny Bryce’s juiciest historical novel yet.
By Jina DuVernay
, July 18, 2024
4 Min Read
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Is Your Relationship in a Roommate Rut?
Your conversations now focus on bills, the kids and work. 7 steps to take if the sizzle has fizzled.
By Tamekia Reece
, July 11, 2024
4 Min Read
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Culture & Style
15 Freebies for Sprucing up Your Home and Garden
Decorating advice, tool rentals, flower seeds and more…you’ll love these free home goodies!
By Alaya Linton
, July 11, 2024
3 Min Read
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Self Care
35 Low-Effort Ways to Elevate Your Life After 50
Level Up, Sis! It’s time to add a little extra sparkle to your crown.
By Tamekia Reece
, July 2, 2024
4 Min Read
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Culture & Style
Gospel Lovers: You Could Win a VIP Trip to Las Vegas
This 4-day getaway for two to the 39th Annual Stellar Awards includes air, hotel, red carpet and meet and greet with gospel music greats. Enter for a chance to win.
By Sisters Newsletter
, June 6, 2024
2 Min Read
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