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Jump start Your Genealogical Journey With This Five Step Guide
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Relax, Relate, Release: Why A Wellness Retreat Should Be Tops On Your Bucket List
One black woman's journey to find optimal health through retreats.…
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17 Reasons Why Terry McMillan Is My Favorite Auntie In My Head
As a xennial, black woman, and writer, Terry McMillan occupies a special space in my heart. Growing up, her novels lined the coffee tables,…
Women’s History Month: Women Who Wow NOW
March is Women’s History Month. Many deserving women have been remembered for their accomplishments and deservedly so. Those who have come before us and…
I Swerved Completely Out of My Lane and Landed on the Track at Daytona 500
Last February, like a new born calf, I was trying to find my legs. After deciding to take some well deserved and much needed…
Black Panther: More Than A Movie, It’s a Movement
Everyone is going crazy for the upcoming Black Panther movie – and for good reason. It has all the elements of a blockbuster – huge…