INTERVIEWS

EMPOWERMENT

‘Linda Jefferson: Diary of the Forgotten GOAT’ Celebrates the Former Running Back During Women’s History Month

NFL Network celebrates Women’s History Month with programming throughout March, including Linda Jefferson: Diary of…

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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…

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7 Best World Festivals for Black Women

One thing Black women are going to do is have fun while building community. Simply…

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Unsung Heroes: The Six Triple Eight

On February 3, 1945, the United States Army sent 800 Black women overseas to England…

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Women’s History Month: Celebrating Black Women Who Tell Our Stories

Women’s History Month became a national celebration in 1987, highlighting the contributions of women to…

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11 Black Culture Dances That Represent Black Joy!

As a dancer, I can firmly say that dance is one of the ultimate expressions…

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GAMING & TECH

Here’s How GTA Could Make the Jump from Video Game to Film

The recently released The Last of Us adaptation, which just concluded its first season, has successfully demonstrated what the majority of previous gaming adaptations, such as 1993’s Super Mario Bros., have failed…

What is ChatGPT? Meet the AI Bot That Wants to Make Life Simpler For You

*sigh* It’s time we had the talk.  Not THAT talk. The talk that’s been driving us crazy these past few months. You know — the one about robots finally taking over the…

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

We recently 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…

HEALTH & WELLNESS

How Weathering Negatively Affects Black Women

Shortly after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, I was sitting in my home office on a Zoom call. I’m used to being the only Black woman in faculty meetings,…

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.…

Interview With Invisibilia Host Kia Miakka Natisse on Finding Freedom at the Bottom of the Ocean

Black Girl Nerds seeks to tell stories that showcase the depth of what it means to be a Black woman. We do this by showcasing women who have put themselves far outside…

Maternal Mortality & the Hidden Inequality for Black Mothers

The hard reality is that African American women in the US are dying from preventable pregnancy-related complications.  In fact, Black maternal mortality rates are roughly four times higher than the rate of…

How Race-Based Healthcare Affects Black Women

Historically, medicine has had a bias toward race embedded into the foundations of health care in the United States. It’s played a role in medical teaching and clinical decision-making. In March 1966,…

The Toxic Side of Self-Improvement

Self-improvement — or, rather, self-improvement culture — can become obsessive and therefore toxic. I know. It seems counterintuitive that “self-help” and “self-improvement” could ever be a bad thing. “Help” and “Improvement” are…