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EMPOWERMENT

The Black Women Nerds Who Shaped History

*** Republished from 2013 There are those who don’t like the term “Blerd” and others that embrace it like an old worn-out sweater that — because of some wacky trend — is…

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Standing Straight in the Crooked Room: A Review of ‘Sister Citizen’

*** Republished from 2013 Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America by Melissa Harris-Perry is an eye-opening examination of the labels historically placed on Black women and how those same…

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Twenty Superheroines of Color You May or May Not Have Heard Of

*** Republished from 2013 I’ve been a comic book nerd since second grade, when my father and uncle dropped a dusty “treasure chest” into an empty corner of my playroom. Inside were…

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‘What Are You Doing Here?’: Reclaiming Space and Power as a Black Woman in Heavy Metal

*** (Republished from 2013) I recently learned about Canadian music critic and heavy metal enthusiast Laina Dawes, and her work immediately caught my attention. The title of her book, “What Are You…

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10 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month is celebrated every year during March to recognize the contributions and the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history. Congress first declared March as Women’s…

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One of the Wealthiest People in Los Angeles Was a Black Woman, and Her Name Was Biddy Mason

Historical stories of Black wealth tend to be few and far between. Most know of the story of the  self-made millionaire Madame C.J. Walker, and amazing as that story is, it seems…

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GAMING & TECH

From Cyberpsychos to Netrunners, Here is the Story of Mike Pondsmith, the True Mastermind Behind Cyberpunk

We discussed how Critical Role’s Vox Machina continues to introduce new audiences to the wonders of tabletop role-playing games and how Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletops are gaining popularity. But Critical…

7 Black Girl Game Streamers You Should Be Following

In a space primarily dominated by men, women are really making their presence known in gaming. But we’re not talking about just any women — we’re talking Black women. They are thriving…

Weirdest Romanceable Characters in Video Games

Early video game narratives were often simplistic, and romance was usually just a basic plot device. A few games experimented with the illusion of choice or non-linear storytelling, but those were rare.…

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Finding a Black Therapist

For nearly two years, we’ve experienced collective trauma. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a flood of anxiety, stress, fear, loss, and instability across the world, creating a mental health crisis. Black people…

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.…

Endometrial Cancer: Addressing Screening Gaps for Black Women

Endometrial cancer, a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus, has seen increased incidence rates in recent years. While it is often detected early through screenings, research indicates…

What Self-Care Really Looks Like

Back in 2020, it was a year of tremendous self-care. Between a global pandemic, an unprecedented presidential election, and protests against police brutality, self-care evolved beyond bubble baths and face masks into…

7 Fun Ways to Get Friends and Family Involved in Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer!

The ongoing battle against breast cancer is a challenge thousands face every year. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women…

Lessons from Ananda Lewis: Don’t Ignore Breast Cancer

If you were like many of us who had our televisions glued to MTV back in the day, then you know exactly who Ananda Lewis is. As a former VJ and host,…