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As a believer, I have often heard and recited Psalm 118:24, “This is the day that the Lord has made…” and sang the song...

I first came to know about The Lip Bar at Target and Essence's Entrepreneur Summit in Atlanta a few years ago, and I have been...

It's only right to start this week off with some affirmations. Affirmations are one of my favorite ways to show myself some...

My Muse is like reading a love letter. With each page, a story unfolds, and it is easy to get lost in the words.

The Revolution Tour’s first stop was in my hometown of Atlanta, GA! What started as just a weekend visit home, ended up being a time for...

Join us in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! Show gratitude to the educators who shape lives daily. Let's #ThankATeacher this week and

There is something so restorative about rest. Rest is radical as f*ck. Here are 10 ways to Rest, Radically.

I am so happy to collaborate with my sister, Jada, on this series of posts from both of our blogs! Show up for Black Women!

I just got back from Los Angeles! Talk about California dreaming! I hope you all will join me here on the blog and across our socials for...

As a Southern Black girl with a lot to say, I understand the power in words. Black Speechies Matter.

For as long as I can remember, music, rhythm, and dancing have been a major part of my life. When I was two years old I remember walking...

Girltrek proclaimed March 1 as Black Women’s Appreciation Day! 💁🏾‍♀️✨ -- a day of collective action to #ThankABlackWoman!

#BlackLove is freedom and peace. #BlackLove for me cannot be an act or a façade. Personally, I know spiritual and romantic love cannot be fa

When was the first time you really talked about sex? Do you practice safe pleasurable sex? How many times will I say sex in this post?

While Valentine's Day may be looked at as a capitalist holiday to some and a bit lonely for others, let's reclaim this day to celebrate what

Negro History Week, was created by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 to celebrate Black excellence, kinda.

In just a few short months, For Black Girls Who Have A Lot to Say has been able to connect with you all in a huge way since our launch!...

Dating as a young Black person is a weird space to navigate. It’s the intersection of trying to figure out the ropes of life, while also...

I saw this tweet and I instantly was like yup, that's it, that's the tweet. Self-care has become one of the biggest buzzwords. We use it...

Here are 10 Ways to Kick Depression's Ass!