Opinion

They came for Fani Willis. They came for Marilyn Mosby. They came for Lisa Cook. And now, they’ve come for Letitia James. 

For National Dessert Day, we are honoring 8 Black women who are pastry chefs you should know about that make delicious-looking treats

Cardi B said something in her recent sit-down with Angie Martinez that sat in my spirit. She admitted she loves marriage, but she also understands the plight of the older aunties like myself—the women who decided that after a certain point, they weren’t going to keep exhausting themselves in relationships that brought more drama than joy. Women who opted out of bullshit and chose peace. And let me tell you, as an unmarried Black woman who’s closer to 50 than 40 and absolutely fine with being unmarried until the rapture actually happens, I felt that in my bones.

The history of this country is haunted by white men hunting down Black women because their flight, their freedom, and their refusal to bow threatened the whole architecture of white power.

Vice President Kamala Harris is finally speaking out on Joe Biden’s failed 2024 reelection bid, revealing in her new book how his ego, age, and inner circle undermined both his presidency and her vice presidency.

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

I’ve seen so many thinkpiece clips about Clipse, but none by women influencers have yet to cross my algorithm.

One would think that Vegas would be a breeze, I mean, come on, we’ve seen all the movies, from 'The Hangover' to 'Best Night Ever.' If anything, we know that Sin City will offer the most fun and chaotic experience for the bride-to-be.

This year marks 20 years of friendship for us, and to celebrate, we set out to Puerto Rico for our very first bestie solo trip. Now, I fear we’ll need to allot time to do this more often. Here’s what I’ve learned about sustaining a deep-rooted friendship through time, growth, and change.

The U.S. Open is in full swing in New York, and one thing is clear: Black women are ruling the court. From viral behind-the-scenes moments and heated exchanges to fashion looks and legendary match play, our girls are owning the spotlight—and making sure the world sees it.

In Florida and beyond, state curricula are whitewashing Black history. Here’s why parents and communities must fill the gap — and how to do it at home.

There’s a particular kind of weight that Black women carry—an expectation to birth, nurture, and hold everyone together. From your mother wanting grandchildren to the aunties in your ear talking timelines, it can feel like you’re constantly being nudged toward something that doesn’t quite fit.