The Fight to Erase the Silencing of Male Survivors
The Moment I Made Peace With My Mother
As a teen, I lashed out because she’d left me. It took a milestone of adulthood to realize…
Could You Forgive The Teen Who Shot Your Son (GOOD)
4 De La Calle Looks
5 Things Learned from a Dominatrix
Mexican Strippers in Sugar Skulls Take Revenge on Abusive Clients
Hijacked by his ego, Will Smith missed his opportunity to address bullying, respect for Black women
‘When everything is hopeless, you are the hope’: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Capitol Police Sergeant Gonell talks about Jan. 6 hearings and what really happened that day
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Oscar Swag
‘How many white farmers have been spit on’ or ‘called the N-word?’ Black farmer activist asks
Mapping the American education system from the Committee of 10 to today’s struggling Black teachers
We Have Breath Again: Black Americans on Leaving the US for Mexico
A Fired Federal Worker Finds Refuge in Mexico
A Dog’s Love of a Luxurious Retreat in the Desert
The car stopped and the heat stung my paws when I jumped out. But, a very nice man…
Baja is Mexico like you never imagined
I recently returned to Los Angeles after a five-day trip to Baja, California. I stayed in Ensenada and…
RuPaul Works it Onto Hollywood Boulevard
The star will be will be placed at 6652 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of the World of Wonder…
Randy Jones riding high in the saddle again
Randy Jones is best known as the cowboy from the band, Village People. He’s done a lot of…
New study sheds light on why Latinos in U.S. live longer — they age more slowly
It’s long been a mystery as to why Latinos in the U.S., who suffer from worse health, actually…
Like Flint, water in California’s Central Valley unsafe, causing health problems
The population of the Central Valley, a basin surrounded by mountains that once offered hope to migrants like…
Ice raids may have worsened woes for undocumented community in Flint
The recent raids by immigration agents could be keeping undocumented immigrants in Flint, Michigan from opening their doors…
Most Interesting Man, Jonathan Goldsmith, talks about being dropped by Dos Equis
The Mexican beer Dos Equis is retiring the current “Most Interesting Man in the World.” Turns out, he…
Spring’s in the Air: How Palm Springs went from Desert Getaway to Hopster Playground
Los Angeles is the second-least affordable city in the U.S., for both home renters and buyers, according to…
Mayor Robert Garcia Has a Plan to Put Long Beach on the Tech Map
If anyone is at the center of everything relevant in politics and culture today, it’s the 28th mayor…
Inglewood Standing Tall: Mayor James Butts on His City’s Renaissance
Inglewood, Calif. is on the verge of an economic bonanza. “The only thing that’s changed about Inglewood is…
Gigi Saul Guerrero’s Latest Combines a Real-Life Horror with Fantasy
Her provocative film provides a glimpse into how families are separated at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Why Sex Positivity Activist Amber Rose Doesn’t Plan to Change a Thing – Detractors Be Damned
Amber Rose doesn’t suffer fools. Whether she's criticized for seeming to brag about her looks, gets trolled on…
Iris Rideau, Wine Pioneer
How a single teen mom went from toiling at a sewing factory to becoming the first African-American female…
Foodies Can Find a Mexican Culinary Oasis Just South of the Border
The Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California is taking people's taste buds beyond tacos, burritos and enchiladas.
Actor Danny Trejo: From ‘Machete’ to Mean Restauranteur
You know actor Danny Trejo for his unforgettable face and his movies, but he's also been building a…
Passing it on: Through Generations, Mexican-American Family Handcrafts World-Class Guitars
Candelas Guitars in Los Angeles and Delgado Guitars in Nashville handcraft guitars for world-famous musicians, a family tradition…
Paul Berry Launches Fluidity. Love, a Website for Everyone Who’s Gender Non-Conforming
RebelMouse founder Paul Berry is launching a new website called Fluidity.Love - a company created to distribute narratives…
Gentrification in Boyle Heights Leaves Some Latinos Threatened, Others Hopeful
Boyle Heights has long been known as a bustling, Latino enclave on Los Angeles’ eastside. But the neighborhood's…
Michelle Aquino’s M. Dot Design pops up at W Hotels
Young designers are rarely able to live on the sales of their designs alone. They emerge from fashion…
Atlanta woman launches ‘Souper Kindness’ tour, feeding strangers across America
When my friend Jenny Levison told me she was launching what she called a "Kindness Tour," in the…
Will you need my voice after this Black Lives Matter moment has passed?
At this moment, I know you need me, and although I want to capitalize on that need, I…
What You Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting
Some fans of this trendy eating plan report weight loss and increased energy — all without counting calories.…
15 Surprising Reasons to Have More Sex
Enjoying lovemaking or self-pleasure can unlock your inner power, boost your confidence, lead to less burnout at work…
Why Every Woman Needs a Tube of Lube
The right personal lubricant makes good loving great. These five varieties can enhance seduction or self-pleasure.
1,000,000 Sisters Making Strides Toward Better Health
GirlTrek brings Black women together for weekly walks in neighborhoods across the country.
Lonely? These Black Women Found Their Tribe Online. Here’s How You Can, Too
Lovers of nature walks, needlework, novels and other pastimes are creating sister-friendly sites to commune and connect. Check…
Grow Friendships in the Online Gardening Groups for Black Women
Online gardening groups for Black women connect us with nature, encourage outdoor exercise, and help build healthy communities.
9 Gorgeous Greeting Card Lines From Black Women Creators
Shout out your sister-friends for National Girlfriends Day with handwritten notes from the heart.
#SquadGoals: The 8 Girlfriends Every Sister Can Count On to Hold Her Down
As a teen, I lashed out because she’d left me. It took a milestone of adulthood to realize…
The Day I Got Schooled About The ‘One-Drop Rule’
Starting in second grade, I’ve learned again and again that ‘looking just a little bit Black’ isn’t a…
An Autism Diagnosis: Answers To Help You Navigate The Journey
What you need to know if someone you love has been diagnosed with ASD.
The Coronavirus Pandemic Shows America’s Prison System Is ‘Inhumane
Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors explains how the COVID-19 pandemic is sharpening the focus of the prison…
Beyonce, Rihanna, and Oscar Isaac Among Stars Spotlighting Conflicts in Nigeria and Nagorna-Karabakh
While scores of major players in Hollywood keep their focus on the U.S. election, a number of celebrities…
Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Calls for Defunding of Police Departments
Patrisse Cullors, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, demands defunding law enforcement so that black and brown…
The Guy Who Played Barney the Dinosaur Now Runs a Tantric Sex Business
A full session with tantra massage specialist and spiritual healer David Joyner lasts three to four hours and…
Billy Porter Paves His Own Lane with Glam, Glitter, and Guts
Over tapas and selfies, the Emmy-nominated ‘Pose’ star talks to Playboy about becoming a new type of leading…
How a Facebook moms group is hoping to change the landscape for their Black sons
It was just after the back-to-back fatal shooting deaths by police of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile in…
My Black single father was so unusual and, yet, so very regular
I was a little over a year old when my parents divorced. As was the standard in the…
How my half-sister went from being a stranger to my best friend
The only image I had of my half sister growing up was the photo of a girl about…
Why Black Americans might get reparations via local communities
For most Black Americans, the very concept of reparations or financial compensation repaid for enslavement feels like a…
‘An investment not a debt’: Why reparations for slavery is back in the mainstream and gaining momentum
In June, California Gov. Gavin Newsom received the final report and recommendations from the state’s Reparations Task Force,…
As she heads out on tour after 50 years, Ruth Pointer, of the famed Pointer Sisters, talks about staying relevant
Ruth Pointer may be the lone remaining sister of the celebrated girl group the Pointer sisters, but with…
These former slave plantations are evolving, bringing new light to a dark chapter and reparation
If you’ve ever been to an American plantation, it doesn’t take long to see the obvious and painful…
Black Teachers are burning out of classrooms. Meet the people fighting to keep them there
Here are a few programs offering professional development, community, and support to Black teachers in the summers and…
‘Run ragged’: Black teachers are being crushed by mental health, racism, and lack of support. Meet two groups working to help them
Two years ago, a family member called me out of the blue to say they were leaving their…
Formerly Incarcerated Black Women Organize to Help Each Other
Few reentry programs exist to support women during and after prison
‘I cry about the baby that I had to give away:’ Navigating Parenthood After Incarceration
Christamy Demory and her daughter, who was born in prison, still experience the trauma of being separated
Activists and lawmakers gather in Alabama to discuss the erosion of voting rights
Voting rights leaders and litigators met in Birmingham to mark the 10th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court…
Legendary ‘Wonder Woman’ illustrator talks about her latest reproductive rights project
Trina Robbins’ ‘Won’t Back Down’ chronicles stories of defiance and pain following the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe…
Alabama artist’s monument to ‘Mothers of Gynecology’ stands as a symbol of autonomy
Michelle Browder’s work challenges the American health care narrative and highlights the brutality enacted on Black bodies.
Prominent Colorado abortion provider calls Dobbs decision ‘throwback to another century’
Dr. Warren Hern, who has performed thousands of abortions in nearly 50 years of practice, says, ‘This is…
Organizer Cecile Richards believes abortion ‘was just the first attack’
‘Voters have been very clear. They do not want to live in a country where the government is…
The 2023 March on Washington: ‘Continuing the Dream
‘We can’t get free unless we control our own bodies, our lives, and our futures,’ said Alexis McGill…
Surge in demand at Wisconsin food banks as SNAP funding poised to run out on Nov. 1
‘Empty cupboards and stomachs are not abstract outcomes,’ Gov. Tony Evers said in a letter to the Department…
How higher ACA premiums and Trump’s trade war could bankrupt Pennsylvania farmers
‘We have both put our blood, sweat, and tears in this, and have made it a successful farm…
Her Daughter Died After a Fatal Delay in Reproductive Care. Now, She’s Fighting for Justice
Shanette Williams is advocating for the restoration of federal abortion protections after her daughter, Amber Thurman, tragically died…
Meet the Black Women Who Say Survivalism Is a Necessity, Not a Trend
Amid the uncertainty of the Trump era, a small group of Black women is stockpiling food and arming…
The Fight to be believed: Long COVID’s toll on Black Americans
Nearly a third of Black people who contracted COVID-19 have experienced long COVID symptoms, one study found, but…
‘Digital Resistance’: Black Coders Battle Biased AI Systems
Tech leaders are working to create programs to protect and inform marginalized groups about how sharing data is…
Hollywood South is Hurting: Georgia’s Film Industry Weather
From writers and actors to hairstylists and makeup artists, Black livelihoods are being threatened as productions move overseas.
Environmental Justice Legend Vernice Miller-Travis is Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Daily
Before Vernice Miller-Travis became the environmental justice legend she’s considered to be today, her early work was doing…
Highways to Harm: America’s Roadways Continue to Poison Black Communities Thanks to Trump Administration Rollbacks
After decades of roadway projects that indiscriminately bulldozed through predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods and created a legacy…