By Nyah Marshall Americans around the country, especially legal scholars and Black women, are...

Sisters Preserving the Dream

These sisters are bridging the past and present through contributions that go beyond King weekend. Save the dates, and savor their work to preserve the dream.

Martin Luther King: ‘Let My People Vote’

During a 1965 speech in Montgomery, Alabama, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “The Civil...

Together We Give; Together We Live Fiercely!

Thanks for allowing us to celebrate you, to amplify your voice and to keep you as healthy as possible in mind, body and spirit on a wellness journey that’s more important than ever.

When Cinnamon Rolls Call: A Food Story on Craving Memories

In “Leaving Large: The Stories of a Food Addict,” Michelle Petties reveals that she was once so obese that some insurance companies refused to cover her. A recovering “stone-cold sugar addict,” Petties gained and lost 700 pounds during her 42-year battle with obesity. Then she rewrote the endings of her food stories and dropped from a high of 260 pounds.

Barbados Leader Calls Out COP26 Copouts on Climate Change

THE TAKEAWAY: Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley summed up almost everything you need to...

With a Diagnosis at Last, Black Women With ADHD Start Healing

Miché Aaron, a high achiever who wants to become an astronaut, was struggling in her doctoral program. Then she was diagnosed with ADHD and it all made sense.

Alzheimer’s Drug Targets People With Mild Cognitive Impairment. What Does That Mean?

The approval of a controversial new drug for Alzheimer’s disease, Aduhelm, is shining a spotlight on mild cognitive impairment — problems with memory.

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Natural Treats to Pamper Your Hair at Home

Heal splits ends, nurture dry hair and scalp, and more with these simple, powerful ingredients.

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Black Churches Work to Combat Vaccine Fears

Black churches are key to reaching African Americans about vaccines, especially older generations more vulnerable to COVID-19, public health advocates say.