PSA: Actually, Bonnets Don’t Belong On Zoom

Written by Nic 2020 has been the year of remote working. The pandemic has shown that, not only could that meeting have been an email, but that email c... READ MORE

It’s Time to Build the Wall (of Silence) 

It has been so long since I have written a post for the blog. Work had been cracking the whip, but I loved the articles from Nicole and Christelyn. It... READ MORE

Mantras for Black Women in 2021

Written by Nicole We are now six days into 2021, and things are already popping off. Unrest is happening in the Capitol as I type this, celebrity divo... READ MORE

Things We Are Giving Up in 2021!

Written by Nicole Happy New Year! Congratulations on surviving what was probably the weirdest year of your life! Maybe you crushed your goals, maybe y... READ MORE

Acts of Rebellion That Actually Benefit BW

Written by Nicole   Maybe because of our warrior ancestors, or the difficulties we endure in modern life being both black and female, many of us ... READ MORE

Sister Soldier Sucker Slave, a poem by Nicole

Written by Nicole Sister Soldier Sucker Slave As black women we are diverse, beautiful and unique Creative, sensual, crafty, and an enchanting voice t... READ MORE

PSA: You are Worth More than “At Least”...

Written by Nicole The Struggle and Scraps Gospel and the adherence to the Bare Minimum Doctrine has been deeply engrained in black women. If a black w... READ MORE

Valuable Advice ALL Black Women Can Use

As black women, we face a unique set of challenges at the intersection of our race and sex. Cultural mores, seen as “the done thing” in the black ... READ MORE

“Nothing personal. I just value my life abov...

Written by Nicole I was watching my guilty pleasure show of choice this week, The Originals, and despite the stilted writing, the same old tropes, and... READ MORE

Things Black Women Don’t Have To Do

Written by Nicole   There are certain things that has been codified into the Book of Black Experience.  Some items include washcloth use, how to... READ MORE

Four Simple Life Hacks for Black Women

Written by Nicole Let’s face it. Life is hard. And it’s hard for pretty much everybody. But as black women, we face unique challenges at the inter... READ MORE

BW Pain- The Perpetual Punchline

Written by Nicole With Halloween out the way yesterday, we were treated to as much trick or treating as social distancing would allow. And as is custo... READ MORE

Dear Black Women – Get EXPENSIVE.

Written by Nicole As black women, we have quite strong spending power. It is estimated that black women will push Black spending power to $1.5 trillio... READ MORE

Better To Be Alone than Date a Bum!

Written by Nicole Now more than ever it is important to do what needs to be done to secure the very best life for yourself. The pandemic rages on, and... READ MORE