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Author and relationship expert Michelle Annaléise Coles wrote an eloquent, heartwarming tribute in honor of Mother’s Day. We are thankful to share her words and ask that you do the same with those you find deserving today. To every mother…. Whether you carried your child in your body, in your heart, or in your prayers……
There’s a kind of grief we don’t talk about. The kind that doesn’t come with flowers, sympathy cards, or casseroles. The kind that gets buried beneath eyelashes, deadlines, and “I’m fine.” It’s the grief of the modern woman—especially the woman of color—who is expected to keep showing up while silently falling apart. We’re praised for…
Relationship expert Michelle Annalèise Coles will release her debut book, Unapologetically You: The Path to Unshakable Self-Love, on Friday, April 26, through her publishing imprint, Annaleise Affirms. The book presents a guided approach to self-worth and personal growth, drawing on Coles’ experience as a relationship coach, wellness advocate, and entrepreneur. It is the first major…
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Urban Magazine recognized the critically acclaimed director and filmmaker Stacey Muhammad, known for her work on popular series such as Cross, Power Book II: Ghost, Harlem, and Queen Sugar. “I have been a fan of Stacey’s work for the longest time. Her visual storytelling sets her apart from her…
With International Women’s Day upon us, we do more than celebrate—we acknowledge, we honor, and we demand. This day is not just about recognizing how far we’ve come, but about confronting how far we have yet to go. It is a moment of deep reflection, truth-telling, and standing boldly in the light of the women…
Marriage is about partnership, but in the Black community, when a woman levels up, it can bring unexpected tension. We’ve been conditioned to see a man as the provider, the rock, the leader. But when she’s the breadwinner, what happens then? Too often, ego, outdated gender roles, and societal pressures creep in, making it hard…
Going back and befriending the very person who betrayed you is like handing them the knife and turning your back, hoping they won’t use it again. It’s not forgiveness—it’s permission. It tells them their betrayal had no real consequence, that they can hurt you, and you’ll still be there, accepting it like it was justified….
In every sunrise, every heartbeat, and every moment of quiet reflection, Black beauty shines—a luminous force that defies conventional definitions and reclaims the narrative of who we are. Our Blackness is not a label imposed upon us; it is an intrinsic, unapologetic expression of art, resilience, and spirit. Every hue, every curve, every nuance of…