By Erickka Sy Savané My bunion was hurting me something fierce! For the longest I didn’t even know I had one. One day, I noticed this little round bone poking out the right side of the ball of my foot like a little door knob. Sometimes it would get sensitive when I wore certain shoes …
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Finding Comfort in Discomfort
By Kira Sparkles Recently, I decided to make a huge change in my life by applying for a job in a field I’m only somewhat familiar with. I touched up my resume and was rejected so many times I wondered if I was meant to permanently be a barista until after three months of applying, …
Vlogger Shares Graphic Details of How Weave Severely Damaged Her Hair & Scalp
C&D Journey By Erickka Sy Savané We talk a lot on this site about the benefits of embracing our natural hair, but the truth is, many women, even within the natural hair community, still wear weaves either to switch it up or as a protective style. Vlogger Sierra Baynes, 20, from Georgia, is a reminder …
5 Things Moms Are Teaching Their Sons About Rape
By Mwabi Kaira When rape and sexual harassment claims were brought against Harvey Weinstein we knew it was a serious issue but were able to keep it “over there” until Lupita Nyong’o spoke out. It became an ‘us’ thing and we were on high alert. Then Terry Crews spoke out and it was hard to …