Black Women Lawyers Go Viral: “Spread Positivity & Inspire”
(Photo Credit: One Vision LLC) According to the American Bar Association, only 5 percent of the practicing attorneys in the U.S. as of 2010 were Black. In 2016, Black women…
25 Days Of Lit: Your Favorite Holiday Drinks Remixed
Nothing tastes better on a chilly, winter night than a delicious warm beverage. Scratch that. Nothing tastes better on a chilly, winter night than a delicious and low calorie, warm…
3 Reasons To Try The Female Condom
There are lots of different ways to practice “safe sex.” The term safe sex primarily refers to protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Most people believe that this is the responsibility…
World AIDS Day: Advancements In Treatment
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HEARTBREAKING: 10-Year-Old Takes Her Own Life After Bullying Video
(Photo credit: KDVR.com) Parents, a school and a whole community are now being forced to deal with an issue that led up to the death of fifth grade student. A…
Rae Lewis-Thornton On Living Well With HIV: The Earlier You Start Treatment The Better
I’ve been living with HIV for 34 years, however, I didn’t learn of my status until almost three and half years later. For sure I survived the most difficult period…
#BlackGirlHealing: In Search Of Sisterhood As A Bi-Racial Woman
Taylor Newcomb (second from right) Being bi-racial, Taylor Newcomb spent much of her life trying to understand where she fit in her family and in the world. She also needed…
New Study Says Most Infant Formula Claims Not Based On Science: What Every Black Family Needs To Know
African Americans have some of the lowest rates of breastfeeding. That means more of our infants are formula fed. Understanding the benefits of breastfeeding and the nutritional quality of breast…
CDC’s Latest HIV Data Shows Decline In Diagnoses Among Black Women
HIV infection continues to carry a heavy stigma in the African American community, says Dr. Danica Wilson, medical director of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in Chicago. But it’s not the…
Russell Simmons Steps Down After Sexual Assault Allegation
(Photo credit: Youtube screenshot) Media mogul and philanthropist, Russell Simmons, joins an increasing number of men who have been accused of sexual assault lately and have had ties to their…