‘Hidden Figures’ Debunked: The Fact vs. Fiction in the Movie Based on the True Story

One of the most celebrated Black movies of 2016, Hidden Figures profiled three trailblazing Black women who helped Neil Armstrong’s journey to the moon. This includes: mathematician Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and…

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EMPOWERMENT

‘Hidden Figures’ Debunked: The Fact vs. Fiction in the Movie Based on the True Story

One of the most celebrated Black movies of 2016, Hidden Figures profiled three trailblazing Black women who helped Neil Armstrong’s journey to the moon. This includes: mathematician Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and…

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Black Women Anime Characters to Fall in Love With

Let’s give some flowers to the Black female anime characters who always steal the show — the ones who pop up as a main character, the unsung queens who deserve more screen…

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How I Pavlov-Trained Myself Using Beauty Products to Battle My Depression

Written By: Rosh De If you’d asked me a couple of years ago what my beauty routine looked like, you would have gotten a blank look and a shoulder shrug.  Getting dolled…

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Rising Breast Cancer Rates in Young Black Women

Breast cancer, traditionally viewed as a disease primarily affecting older women, is increasingly being diagnosed in younger women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. This alarming trend has raised concerns within the…

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Where Community Grows: “You Can Do It Too!” Farm Stand Shares Plants, Knowledge, and Inspiration

The inaugural “You Can Do It Too!” Farm Stand welcomed neighbors and visitors on Saturday for a three-hour community event featuring affordable plants, herbs, eucalyptus, coffee, and practical conversations about growing food…

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Why More Black Women Should Play Tabletop RPGs

Are you a Black woman who is interested in playing tabletop RPGs? One Black Girl Nerd contributor lists why you should join the fun!

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BOOKS & COMICS

GAMING & TECH

The Story of Ron Mallett: The Man Trying to Invent Time Travel

The story of Ron Mallett sounds like a trope straight out of the colorful pages of a comic book. Driven by personal tragedy, a boy’s pursuit of mastery over time leads him…

The Nintendo Game Boy Origin Story

Written by Michelle In modern terms, the original Nintendo Game Boy had diminutive computing power. The thick, brick-like gray body housed a green tinted screen that displayed four shades of gray and…

Why More Black Women Should Play Tabletop RPGs

Are you a Black woman who is interested in playing tabletop RPGs? One Black Girl Nerd contributor lists why you should join the fun!

HEALTH & WELLNESS

How I Pavlov-Trained Myself Using Beauty Products to Battle My Depression

Written By: Rosh De If you’d asked me a couple of years ago what my beauty routine looked like, you would have gotten a blank look and a shoulder shrug.  Getting dolled…

8 Black Female Doctors You Should Be Following on Social Media

I bet in the last 24 hours, you’ve learned more about celebrity gossip and what’s trendy on Instagram Reels than what’s going on in your body. I don’t mean to shame you.…

Rising Breast Cancer Rates in Young Black Women

Breast cancer, traditionally viewed as a disease primarily affecting older women, is increasingly being diagnosed in younger women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. This alarming trend has raised concerns within the…

How Necessary Is Sunblock for People With Dark Skin? Very!

Have you applied your sunblock today? If the answer is yes, you already understand the importance of sunscreen. If you answer no because you have an abundance of melanin and think you…

The Healing Power of Travel for Black Women

We’ve all admired the images of Black women abroad. The photos where their skin glows in the sun. They stand tall with a smile on their face, overlooking some gorgeous view of…

7 Easy Wellness Upgrades Every Woman Should Try

Women’s bodies are amazing. Besides the ability to produce life, studies have shown that the female body is capable of great things. This includes strong immune systems, greater muscle endurance than men,…