11 Things to Do this Valentine’s Day
Yasmeen Akbar
February 7, 2024
The most romantic day of the year is right around the corner– Valentine’s Day. The days and weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day can be
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When I Get That Feeling: Hormones, Your Health, and Your Sex Life
Yasmeen Akbar
February 6, 2024
When you think of ‘hormones’, pregnancy or the menstrual cycle probably crosses your mind. The word has become nearly synonymous with moodiness, but contrary to
Forgotten Heroes of Black History
Yasmeen Akbar
January 31, 2024
Each February, Black History Month rolls around with the predictable parade of familiar faces. From civil rights activists to freedom fighters, it’s understood their impact
Deja Vu: Pink Friday 2 and the Dominance of Nicki Minaj
Yasmeen Akbar
January 24, 2024
After a six-year hiatus, Nicki Minaj dropped her highly anticipated fifth studio album, Pink Friday 2, giving barbs the perfect soundtrack to close out the
9 Ways to Boost Your Career in 2024
Yasmeen Akbar
January 11, 2024
2024 is here. The beginning of a new year is a time of reflection and introspection, a time to set your intentions on what you
Enough Is Enough: Addressing Domestic Violence Against Black Women
Yasmeen Akbar
December 12, 2023
In early November, Emmy Award winner Lauren “Keke” Palmer requested a domestic violence restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, Darius Jackson. According to AP News, the
Commemorate and Celebrate: Native American Heritage Month
Yasmeen Akbar
December 5, 2023
Celebrated every year in the month of November, Native American Heritage Month allows us to recognize and celebrate the history, traditions, and contributions made by
Megan Thee Actress: The Rapper is bringing bars to the big and small screens
Yasmeen Akbar
December 4, 2023
“I’m a rapper not no mf model,” Megan Thee Stallion rapped in her song “Captain Hook,”—but she didn’t say anything about being an actress. While
7 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
Yasmeen Akbar
November 29, 2023
It’s that time of year, the leaves have fallen, temperatures have dropped and while the sun sets earlier, our emotions fall in the cracks. Known
Issa Rae: From Awkward Black Girl to Hollywood’s It Girl
Yasmeen Akbar
November 6, 2023
When it comes to Issa Rae the creative juices never stop flowing. From creating the YouTube series Awkward Black Girl to the Primetime Emmy Award
All Hail: The Reign and Renaissance of Beyoncé
Yasmeen Akbar
November 6, 2023
Beyoncé has given us the epitome of a renaissance. On the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, live performance just hadn’t been the same—until Queen Bey
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