She Nails It!
With names like ‘Let Me Be Onyx’ and ‘Not a Kare-n-the World,’ Dr. Nicole Rayfield’s building a bold brand and a nail polish empire.
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The Rich Symbolism Behind Wine-Carrying And Other Wedding Traditions Across Africa
When it comes to celebrating the marriage union in Africa, the people tend to go above and beyond to make it a memorable day, infusing their traditions and other rituals.
5 Tips That Are Helping Me Navigate Grad School
Grad school is intense. Some weeks feel like I am running on fumes, juggling deadlines, projects, and the constant pressure to prove myself.
The New Science of Skin Health: Investing in the Barrier and the Microbiome
The current beauty trend is moving away from treatments that are reactive and invasive and toward treatments that focus on the skin’s basic health to build deep, biological resilience. This new focus is on learning about and helping two important parts that are linked: the epidermal skin barrier and the skin microbiome, which is both delicate and strong.
Where Did Our Respect Go? The Gradual Loss Of African Values And Morals
Growing up in the 90s, our neighborhood thrived on deeply rooted cultural and moral values. The rules of respect were unwritten, but every child knew to always greet those older and never to speak back to an elder. Every young adult knew to give up their seats when they saw an elder without one.
Bypass the Waiting Room: The Power of On-Demand, Free Mental Wellness
There is a silent moment of clarity many people experience: the realization that they need mental health support. But this moment of honesty is often immediately met with a harsh reality. The doors to traditional therapy are frequently blocked by systemic barriers: the average cost of a session, long waiting lists, and the sheer inconvenience of scheduling appointments around an already impossible life.
The Silent Signs Of Breast Cancer Too Many Black Women Overlook
In October, the global awareness to draw attention to the early detection, treatment and fight against breast cancer in women has remained an ongoing campaign across various organizations, online and offline platforms, as well as other institutions committed to helping women understand the subtle signs of breast cancer, seek early diagnosis if necessary, as well as take steps to treat effectively if discovered.
Tradition vs Trend, The New Face of African Weddings
There was a time when African weddings were simple. Today? They are grand cultural showcases, an impressive blend of tradition, luxury, and global sophistication; merging culture, creativity, and community into one unforgettable statement of love and identity.
It’s Not Just Women, Men Get Breast Cancer Too, And Here’s What You Need To Know
Often overlooked and misunderstood, the reality is that men can also get breast cancer, though it is rare. About 1 out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the United States is found in a man.
One-Size Support Is Not Enough for Families Anymore
A parent’s stress spills into a child’s classroom. A child’s struggles in school ripple back home. That is why Campaign for Working Families’ Rise and Shine Program takes a Two-Generation (2Gen) approach: helping parents and children at the same time.