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For months, Black Americans have faced a barrage of insults for simply being Black in America. From being called lazy and dirty to being told they should have gotten over slavery by now, Black people continue to be the butt of jokes about their history, culture, and identity. At some point, enough becomes more than…
For Black students who dream of becoming physicians, the path into medicine can be filled with barriers long before they ever enter a hospital. But in New Orleans, one historically Black university is working to make that journey more attainable. And its latest achievement deserves to be celebrated. On October 14, Xavier Ochsner College of…
Throughout history, women have been expected to nurture others while pursuing their own ambitions. For Black women, independence has often been essential to creating opportunities and building lives on their own terms. Yet when a woman enters a relationship with someone who gradually undermines her confidence, the effects can extend far beyond that relationship. Recent…
Imagine waiting nearly a decade for an album from an artist whose music has soundtracked some of the most important moments of your life, only to learn that there may be more than 100 unreleased songs sitting in a vault. For Rihanna’s fans, that revelation is both exciting and maddening. During an October 6 Fenty…
There once was a time when people could enjoy the process of learning a new craft or skill for the fun of it. An audience was not waiting for the finished product. No one asked what it earned, how many people saw it, or whether it could become something bigger. The learner allowed themselves to…
Everything in the body is connected. When one part falls out of balance, the effects can reach far beyond what is immediately noticeable. Warning signs can be quiet enough to overlook until the body makes them impossible to ignore. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men in the United States, and Black…
Everyone’s life starts in infancy, grows into maturity, and eventually reaches old age. It is a beautiful transition. Yet women are not always afforded the same grace. We celebrate them when they are young, then act surprised when time does what time is supposed to do. Black women in particular know what that scrutiny feels…
Ashia Montgomery shares her heartfelt journey of discovering love with Maxwell on the reality show 90 Day Fiancé. She delves into the nuances of their significant age difference, the role of faith in their relationship, and the skepticism expressed by both their families and viewers. Additionally, she explores the cultural contrasts that shape their connection…