black women

Tales From TikTok: Dating Coach Explains Why Black Women & White Men Relationships Often Succeed

Source: Marko Stojkovic / Getty Dating coach Anwar White sparked an interesting conversation in an Oct. 8 Instagram video, responding to a …

Why Black Women Face Higher Breast Cancer Mortality Risks & What’s Being Done

Source: dragana991 / Getty When it comes to breast cancer in the U.S., the statistics don’t lie and they’re alarming. As we …

Why Yoga Is More Than Stretching And Breathing For Black Women

Source: Uma Shankar sharma / Getty Yoga is a tool of resilience, self-love, and healing for Black women facing unique stressors. Studies …

Breaking Down The Stereotype Of The ‘Angry Black Woman’

Source: Deagreez / Getty The “Angry Black Woman” stereotype is a long-standing, deeply rooted caricature that portrays Black women as overly hostile, …

A’One Since Day One: What A’ja Wilson Teaches Us About Black Women Leading In Sports

Source: Ian Maule / Getty When you think about the perseverance and influence of Black women in sports today, one name that …

25 Black Women Running The Sports Business

Source: Michael Reaves / Getty Black women in professional sports aren’t just playing the game, but they’re redefining it. From locker rooms …

The System Is Rigged: Black Women Suffer Spiking Unemployment While White America Holds Steady

Source: Xavier Lorenzo / Getty The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ August jobs report, released Sept. 5, revealed concerning trends for Black Americans. Black women, …

Covered, Not Silenced — Muslim NYFW Designer A’iShah El’Shabazz Dismantles 5 Myths About Modesty [Exclusive]

Source: Designer A’iShah El’Shabazz is pushing back against long-standing assumptions that modest and faith-inspired fashion doesn’t belong on the runway. Erskine Issac, …

Beyond The Villa: How ‘Love Island’ Exposes The Beauty Standards And Dating Odds Stacked Against Black Women [Op-Ed]

Olandria Carthen and Michelle ‘Chelley’ Bissainthe are seen on August 13, 2025 in New York City. Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images Reality …

Beyond The Villa: How ‘Love Island’ Exposes The Beauty Standards And Dating Odds Stacked Against Black Women [Op-Ed]

Olandria Carthen and Michelle ‘Chelley’ Bissainthe are seen on August 13, 2025 in New York City. Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images Reality …

Secret Lovers Or Shady Business? — If Your Partner Keeps You Hidden Online Is It A Red Flag? [Exclusive]

Source: Prostock-Studio Recently, a growing number of women have been declaring their relationship status by posting photos of their partners without ever …

To The Woman Who Doesn’t Want Any Kids: A Love Letter

Source: DragonImages I see you. You’ve scrolled past the baby shower invites and smiled through the “When are you having kids?” questions, …

Hollywood Stuntwoman LaFaye Baker Is Helping Black Girls Speak Up And Heal In Powerful New Book [Exclusive]

The age-old saying, “A child is to be seen and not heard,” is something author and Hollywood stunt woman LaFaye Baker, 62, …

Tamar Braxton Is Raising Awareness About The Power Of PrEP Under Her New Partnership With Gilead Sciences

Source: Photo Credit: Getty Images for ESSENCE Tamar Braxton wants Black women to put their sexual health first. The Grammy-nominated singer, chef, …