Black Women

Old traditions or new routines? — It’s Wednesday and according to youtube circa 2013 — when matte make-up was at its crusty peak — it is co-wash day. The part-time job of washing one’s hair. The #WholeFoods of dry shampoo. Today, I had my first co-wash in years. Mainly because my scalp was itchy and my…

Not all black women act like they’re auditioning for Zeus Network — I adore Keke Palmer! …

by: Nia Oden McCann, Social Work Manager The WNBA kicked off their 27th season this month. As a little girl, I remember watching the NY Liberty play at Madison Square Garden and dreaming of what it would be like to play in the WNBA one day! At the time, unbeknownst…

Unrealistic societal standards push Black women into dangerous territory, — it’s time to push back. — Historically, the cultural stigma on aging provided that African Americans, — specifically women, — rightfully shunned the notion of cosmetic procedures and surgeries to enhance their appearance. African Americans are widely known to carry protective genetic benefits that often prevent us from wearing our true age on our sleeves.

Introduction Imagine this: it’s 2023, and despite all the progress made in healthcare, women of color are still not receiving the essential medical care they need. It’s a reality that hits hard and breaks our hearts. We often hear buzzwords like racial disparities, health inequality, social determinants of health, and equity…

Introduction In the pursuit of equitable healthcare, it is imperative for healthcare providers to embrace culturally competent care. Black women, who have historically faced numerous disparities and challenges within the healthcare system, require healthcare that acknowledges and respects their diverse cultural backgrounds. Culturally competent care not only recognizes the influence of…

From a black girl who loves braids — Chris Rock was the first major celebrity to expose the Black hair industry in a mainstream context. For a long time, Black hair, especially Black women’s hair has been so heavily politicized, people are scared to approach the topic. There’s a lot of history behind the who, what, where, and…

A brief comparison of the executive roles, policy impact, and public perceptions of Black Americans concerning Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary Condoleezza Rice. By: Ian L. Courts Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Vice President Harris quite obviously for anyone remotely aware of American politics, share little in…

Megan Thee Stallion has been exemplary in showing the importance of taking time to work on oneself and prioritize mental and emotional healing — The struggles that rapper Megan Thee Stallion has experienced have been topics of discussion on blogs for the past few years. …