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Dorcas Onasa

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Health

Narcolepsy Type 1 The fight for a real diagnosis

For Justice, 30, and Tara, 29, the road to understanding their own bodies was long, exhausting, and often deeply discouraging. Both women live with narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1), a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to regulate sleep and wakefulness and both spent years searching for answers before anyone gave them the right…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 2, 20260Comments

Celebs

The impossible standard placed on Black billionaires like Jay-Z

When Shawn Carter, known worldwide as Jay-Z, crossed the billionaire threshold, it was celebrated as a historic milestone a Brooklyn-born kid who built an empire from nothing. But alongside the applause came something heavier: a set of expectations that no amount of money can fully satisfy. For Black billionaires in America, financial success is rarely…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 2, 20260Comments

Fashion

8 stylish Easter outfits to elevate your day

Easter Sunday is right around the corner, bringing with it a sense of renewal and a chance to embrace a lighter, brighter wardrobe. Whether the day includes a festive brunch, a church service or a relaxed gathering at home, choosing the right outfit can help set the tone for the celebration. As the season shifts,…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 2, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

12 Protein foods essential for stronger race days

A growing wave of Black women athletes is reshaping the endurance space, showing up at start lines and crossing finish lines in races of all kinds. From 10Ks to triathlons, that visibility is inspiring more women to lace up their sneakers and set ambitious goals. For many, the journey begins with a single race and…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 2, 20260Comments

Celebs

How Marvin Sapp and La’Boris Cole planned the perfect surprise wedding

Gospel music star and bishop Marvin Sapp and Dr. La'Boris Cole exchanged vows on March 20, 2026, at The Chosen Vessel Church in Fort Worth, Texas, in a ceremony as intentional as it was joyful. The date itself carried meaning the first day of spring, chosen deliberately to mark the beginning of a new season…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 2, 20260Comments

Style

Ciara Miller brilliant rise as a beauty and style icon

In a world where reality television often thrives on drama, Ciara Miller has managed to carve out something far more lasting a reputation built on grace, beauty and an instinctive sense of style. The Summer House star has spent the past few seasons proving that her presence extends well beyond the walls of any Hamptons…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 1, 20260Comments

Hair

Why human braiding hair may be more toxic than synthetic

For years, many people assumed that human hair was the cleaner, safer choice when it came to braiding. A major new study has turned that assumption on its head and the findings carry real consequences, particularly for Black women who rely on braiding hair products regularly. Consumer Reports tested 30 popular braiding hair products spanning…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 1, 20260Comments

Hair

The most flattering spring hair colors to try right now

Every season brings a new wave of color stories from salons in London, Los Angeles and everywhere in between but this spring, the lineup feels particularly worth paying attention to. Celebrity colorists and international artistic directors are pointing to a range of shades that span from deeply moody to gloriously bright, with options suited to…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 1, 20260Comments

Community News

Muriel Bowser powerful legacy after 3 historic D.C. terms

When Muriel Bowser took office as mayor of Washington, D.C., on Jan. 2, 2015, she joined a small but formidable group of Black women leading some of the country's most prominent cities. By the time her third consecutive four-year term draws to a close in January 2027, she will have accomplished something no African American…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 1, 20260Comments

TV & Movies

Halle Bailey and Regé Jean Page bring Black love to Tuscany

There was a moment in Hollywood stretching roughly from the mid-1990s into the early 2000s when Black-led romantic comedies felt like a genre unto themselves. Films built around couples like the ones at the center of Love Jones and Love & Basketball drew audiences in with warmth, humor and an emotional authenticity that felt rare.…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 1, 20260Comments

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Narcolepsy Type 1 The fight for a real diagnosis

8 stylish Easter outfits to elevate your day

12 Protein foods essential for stronger race days

How Marvin Sapp and La’Boris Cole planned the perfect surprise wedding

Ciara Miller brilliant rise as a beauty and style icon

Why human braiding hair may be more toxic than synthetic

The most flattering spring hair colors to try right now

Muriel Bowser powerful legacy after 3 historic D.C. terms

Halle Bailey and Regé Jean Page bring Black love to Tuscany

The Ultimate Guide to Healthy, Stronger Nails: Quietly Effective Tips

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