Opinion

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.

It is distressing that in a single quarter, more than 300,000 Black women left or were pushed out of the workforce, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

This behavior isn’t new. Nicki Minaj's rap sheet of beef with women is long, exhausting, and well-documented over the years.

As a descendant of sharecroppers by way of Dinwiddie, Virginia, when Beyoncé, kicked off the Cowboy Carter era during the LVIII Super Bowl held in Las Vegas in 2024, I was ecstatic, particularly running "16 Carriages," one of the two singles released during the time of the announcement, because I am a country girl, tried and true.

During my off-roading adventures, I learned a great deal about power, confidence, control, and the healing effects of nature. 

With all eyes on the WNBA All-Star game earlier this month, the ladies took a moment to share a powerful message: “Pay us what you owe us.”

Columnist Corey Richardson writes about the impact of the tragic death of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner on Black Gen X and what he meant to us.

When Azealia Banks posted alleged nude photos of Conor McGregor after claiming he sexually harassed her, the internet quickly turned on her. But in a world where unsolicited nudes are still treated like minor infractions, her decision forces a deeper question: if someone violates your consent, are you wrong for exposing it?

Ever heard of the phrase "soft girl life?" There’s a new kind of flex happening online, and it’s not about Birkins or Bentleys. It’s softness -- intentional, curated, moodboard-ready energy.

In this op-ed, Dr. Stacey Patton picks apart Fox News host Lisa "Kennedy" Montgomery's latest insults against Rep. Jasmine Crockett and calls them what they are.

I applaud Cassie and the other women who have come forward because it’s no easy feat, and now my heart aches for them following a verdict that seemingly holds this man partially accountable for some of the vile allegations that have been brought forth against him.