Category: Joy!
Fierce Faves: Reader Playlist for the Holidays
It’s that time of year again when artists sing “Joy to the World” and sleigh bells ring. Listen to these Fierce Faves from readers to get in the holiday spirit.
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Judith Jamison Dances to Eternal Rest
Judith Jamison epitomizes the phrase “poetry in motion.” If you’ve never seen...
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Simone Biles’ Winning Message Is as Good as Gold
Simone Biles became the most decorated Olympic gymnast in U.S. history by taking time for herself...
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Celebrating Life, Health and Friendship in Cannes
Over nearly 50 years, our friendship has been peppered with “les vagues de la vie” — the blessing of motherhood, the heartbreak of failed marriages, the grief of parents passing away, and the celebration of creative success.
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Women Collect Outfits and Shoes So Others Are Well Cloth’d
Well Cloth’d, a Brooklyn-based non-profit, finds new homes for clothing, shoes and other belongings that often go unused or forgotten in closets.
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‘A Different World’ Tour Highlights the Difference of Positive Images
“A Different World” offered diverse and nuanced representations of race and identity, and it was the first American network television show to address HIV/AIDS.
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Strength in Unity: The Transformative Power of Black Sisterhood and Sister Circles
Black sisterhood and sister circles are breathing life back into genuine, face-to-face connections.
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Coco Gauff’s Competitive Spirit Drives Her Success
Coco Gauff has something that transcends forehands and backhands. She has the heart of a champion. And she is the fifth Black American to win the U.S. Open, joining Althea Gibson, Serena and Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens.
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‘We Made It. All of Us,’ Jackson Says in Celebratory Speech
By Nyah Marshall It was truly a day of celebration as Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson made her first...
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Breaks Through ‘Concrete Ceiling’
By Nyah Marshall Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is officially confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court...
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Called ‘Outstanding Nominee’ for Supreme Court
By Nyah Marshall Americans around the country, especially legal scholars and Black women, are...
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11 Love Lessons From Our Favorite Authors
Our favorite Black women writers were aware of the transformative power that love possesses and sought to enlighten the rest of us with their theories, poetry and prose.
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