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Why more Black women are finding healing in dog

Something meaningful is happening in the lives of many Black women across the country and it has four legs, a wagging tail and an uncanny ability to know exactly when it is needed most. Dog motherhood, once a casual lifestyle choice, is quietly becoming a profound source of emotional healing, personal identity and an expanding…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 9, 20260Comments

Dating

Victoria Monét bravely opens up about her love life challenges

.Victoria Monét has never been one to shy away from her truth and in a recent conversation on Angie Martinez's IRL podcast, the Grammy Award winning singer songwriter opened up about one of the more personal parts of her life: dating women. The On My Mama singer, who has been open about her bisexuality since…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 9, 20260Comments

Skincare

The essential guide to cleansing every skin type correctly

It sounds simple enough wash your face, rinse, repeat. But somewhere between viral skincare trends and an ever growing shelf of cleansers, a basic step has become surprisingly complicated. Whether you are wondering if you even need to wash your face in the morning or debating whether triple cleansing is worth the effort, the answers…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 9, 20260Comments

Fashion

The ultimate button-down shirt guide for women who want versatility

From fabric to fit to the four shirts worth buying right now, here's everything you need to shop smarter and dress better. A great button-down shirt is one of those wardrobe items that sounds simple until you're standing in a fitting room holding three different versions, unsure which one is actually right. The options multiply…

ByGesi LloydMay 9, 20260Comments

Nails

Embrace the two-tone manicure that’s making single-color nails look boring

Color indecision at the nail salon just became a style philosophy. The two-tone manicure is summer's most wearable trend, and there are 15 combinations to prove it. There is a particular kind of paralysis that sets in at a nail salon. The polish book opens. Pages turn. Hundreds of shades stare back. Choosing one feels…

ByGesi LloydMay 9, 20260Comments

Beauty

Facelift brows are the quiet antidote to the era of the dramatic arch

Forget over-tweezed arches and brushed-up volume. The new brow standard is straighter, softer, and surprisingly more flattering for most faces. Eyebrows have always said something about the time we're living in and the facelift brows is gaining traction. The pencil-thin brows of the early 2000s said one thing. The bold, laminated, brushed-up styles of the…

ByGesi LloydMay 9, 20260Comments

Sports

Coco Gauff battles through chaos in Rome to reach the Round of 16

A bagel set and a nervy decider later, the No. 3 seed is through at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia with history already within reach. The match that Coco Gauff wanted and the match she got on Saturday in Rome were not the same thing, and for one set, the gap was visible. Then came the…

ByGesi LloydMay 9, 20260Comments

Wellness

Psychologist, therapist or coach? Here’s how to tell the difference

Coach Cheyenne Bryant a podcast appearance by popular speaker on, the Joe Budden Network recently ignited a widespread conversation about mental health credentials and whether the people doling out advice online are actually qualified to do so. The exchange went viral almost immediately, prompting a wave of questions from listeners about what it truly means…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 8, 20260Comments

Sports

Angel Reese joins Atlanta Dream’s Homegrown collection

Angel Reese has never needed much time to make her presence felt, after two years in Chicago that made her one of the most visible and talked about players in the WNBA, her move to Atlanta has only expanded that reach. The city welcomed her the way she says it welcomes most things that are…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 8, 20260Comments

Celebs

Simone Biles simple morning vs. her $23k red carpet spend

Simone Biles is letting fans in on what life looks like when the red carpet is nowhere in sight. Just days after revealing that she spent $23,000 on a glam team for a high profile appearance, the 28-time Olympic medalist posted a TikTok on Tuesday, May 5, giving followers an unfiltered look at her everyday…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 8, 20260Comments

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Why more Black women are finding healing in dog

Victoria Monét bravely opens up about her love life challenges

The essential guide to cleansing every skin type correctly

The ultimate button-down shirt guide for women who want versatility

Embrace the two-tone manicure that’s making single-color nails look boring

Facelift brows are the quiet antidote to the era of the dramatic arch

Coco Gauff battles through chaos in Rome to reach the Round of 16

Psychologist, therapist or coach? Here’s how to tell the difference

Angel Reese joins Atlanta Dream’s Homegrown collection

Simone Biles simple morning vs. her $23k red carpet spend

Angel Reese avoids suspension after tech gets tossed

Viola Davis: Target’s redemption depends on this

5 things to know before using dry shampoo on curls