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There’s something about an Alpha — quarter zips on the yard, smartly dressed in the streets, beautifully tailored on the red carpet — that just makes us "ooh" and "ahh" at them.

Wanda Cooper-Jones fights for change after son Ahmaud's murder, creating a foundation to support young Black men's wellness & community.

Forty-two days into the government shutdown, frustration has become routine. Paychecks have stopped, bills haven’t, and for many families across the D.C. region, self-care has turned into a luxury that feels out of reach. Angela Walker noticed the shift and served her community.

Known for sleek, custom, size-inclusive gowns that celebrate every body, Leah Langley-McClean has built a reputation for rewriting the rules of bridal fashion—one confident bride at a time.

Conversations about hazing typically center on historically Black Greek-letter organizations, like those of the Divine Nine. Faith-based student groups rarely make the list, as if the word “Christian” works like a safety seal.

Life coach and survivor Nia Renée tells MadameNoire why leaving abuse isn’t simple—and how women can rebuild trust, peace, and self-worth.

Black women are reclaiming Hoodoo and ancestral practices once labeled “demonic.” From "Sinners" to "Lemonade," pop culture is opening doors to conversations about Black Girl Magic rooted in memory, survival, and Sankofa. For many of us raised in the church, we are remembering what was never truly lost.

Felicia Pride redefines love in your 40s with her novella 'Come Close,' proving romance at midlife isn’t a comeback story but a continuation.

From vacations to back-to-school style and Christmas dances, Black kids are told their joy must be earned, but joy is their birthright.

Opinion

Black Breastfeeding Week, observed from Aug. 25 to 31, is the perfect time to confront why “my kids turned out fine” isn’t the mic drop people think it is and how bridging the gap between science and tradition can ensure our babies thrive.

Women who still love a sleek look are seeking options that honor both style and health. Roller sets are proving to be that sweet spot. Influencer Jade Godbolt has been one of the voices showing how the style can be as current as it is classic.

There’s a powerful truth in seeing Black women thrive in business: when we rise, the whole world shifts. Black women now own an estimated 2 million businesses — that’s 14% of all women-owned firms and nearly half of all Black-owned businesses in the U.S. From 2019 to 2024, revenue among Black women-owned firms grew by 80%, with employer firms led by Black women seeing a staggering 102.8% surge in earnings.