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Live Life Like Lori Harvey (Travel Edition)
Is living a life like Lori’s even possible without the same PJs, vacation days, and disposable income she has access to? We can at least try, starting with these three strategies.
Black-owned Businesses Hiring Near You
Are Black-owned businesses hiring Black and other PoC employees at the same or higher levels as they were two decades ago? If so, where are they hiring?
Books That Put Anti-Wokeness In Context
During this designated month of meditation, I’m giving you an in-depth reading list I pray will push you to rethink power and privilege, globally.
Are Newsfluencers the New Journalists?
Who do you want delivering the news: the person with a degree in journalism or your favorite content creator?
Reputable news organizations like the Washington Post and Al Jazeera decided most of their audience wants the latter.
An Intercontinental Guide on Relationships & Goals
Black women are still the least likely group to travel or move abroad, according to the Pew Research Center. This means most Black women miss out on the mental and emotional benefits scientifically proven to happen while traveling.
‘Wicked’ Movie Review: What It Tried/Failed to Teach Us
Before writing this review, I wanted to research what John Chu said about his choices in directing this film, to be careful not to project my visceral reactions from the film onto him or make assumptions about what he did or did not consider as repercussions to his casting and story adaptation decisions.
Why People Are Really Afraid of LGBT People Worldwide
Do religion or psychological theories explain why people are afraid of LGBTQ identities? What else is at the root of this fear? And what are governments and activists doing to address this fear?
How and Why Women Fought Fascists
The road to fascism is paved with the grievances of men. Are women supposed to solve this problem?
Trump and Global Reproductive Rights: The Dangers for Black & African Women
Few American citizens know that funding for reproductive health services in several countries is contingent upon U.S. funding and global policy.
How We Got Here (U.S. Election Recap)
With the 2024 election results in, here is a timeline of events that explains how Americans decided who to elect for the presidency, Congress, and other state/local government roles.
Black Women Abroad Voting in Historic 2024 Election
Election candidates rarely, if ever, discuss U.S. citizens voting from abroad. Yet many of them, including Black women, are watching this election closely and are invested in casting their ballots while living miles away.
Actionable Tips to Sustain a Side-hustle in Kenya
Women in Kenya, despite facing unique challenges, are excelling in setting up and managing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). However, starting a side hustle remains daunting for many, whether they are single, married, or near retirement.
Jaguar Wright May Be Unwell But So Are We
Most Black women wouldn’t want to admit that they could’ve easily be Jaguar Wright. However, many of us could easily become her for two reasons...
Being "Demure" in Paris Didn't Stop the Racists (En Francais)
J'ai été décrit comme « agressif » par un directeur d'hôtel blanc devant plusieurs clients blancs lors d'un récent voyage à Paris.
Je vais vous raconter l'histoire dans un instant. Mais d'abord, un peu de contexte (historique).
Being "Demure" in Paris Didn't Stop the Racists
I was called “aggressive” by a white hotel manager in front of several white hotel guests during a recent trip to Paris.
How Netflix, Fetishism & Racism Ruined My Italy Trip
Shows like “From Scratch” and reality TV series like “To Rome for Love” told us Italian men provide the love, protection, and self-worth we’re missing everywhere else. Yet during my month in Italy, traveling north to south, I didn’t find one Lino, Enzo, or Riccardo with a romantic bone in their body.
More Simone Biles, Please: How to Get Black Women into International Sports
What can a young Black woman from Bloomfield, New Jersey reveal about opportunities for Black women athletes to live and compete internationally?
Produce Receipts or Let Amanda Seales Be
If this is an exhaustive list of why Amanda Seales isn’t “likable”, then we’re all in trouble.
When Black-Owned Brands Should Speak on Injustice
Black content creators generate the largest and most engaged online audiences and attract attention for the right and wrong reasons. When is it ever safe to speak out about injustice, if the backlash could affect bills getting paid?