These Black female athletes are sparking needed conversations in the world of sports.

Amanda Gorman discusses the modern-day Black Renaissance with former First Lady Michelle Obama.

For some people, running late on a consistent basis is just embedded into their DNA. I know several people who, if given the chance, would be 10 to 15 minutes late for their own funeral services. Despite their best efforts, they just cannot, or blatantly refuse to show up to scheduled appointments, social events, and […]

Black women are winning on the newsstands this week! A day after Lupita Nyong’o was named People magazine’s Most Beautiful Person of 2014, TIME magazine crowned Beyoncé to lead their annual “100 Most Influential People In The World” list that’s recognizes artists, leaders, pioneers, titans and icons. Last year the singer was recognized as an “Icon,” while her hubby Jay Z topped the list as a “Titan” with his […]

So, back to talking about how awesome Pope Francis is. Time magazine announced today that pope Francis is the Person of the Year for 2013. “He…

Barack Obama. Mark Zuckerberg. Miley Cyrus. Ben Bernanke. Which one of these names does not belong? Miley Cyrus, of course. The 21-year-old twerk-loving pop star is currently winning TIME magazine’s online poll for the 2013 Person of the Year. With 23.8 percent of the vote, Miley is leading Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (16.4 percent), NSA leaker Edward […]

It’s the summer – the sun’s out, hammocks are in style. What better way to relax in the summer breeze than by opening a good book? Reading is a great way to unwind outside and enjoy the weather while also exercising your mind – however, with the world being busier than ever these days, a […]

For the last day or so, I’ve been thinking a lot about birthdays. That might be because I just had mine yesterday, but it’s also been on my mind for a while because the summertime has always felt like the perfect time for reflection. The air just feels different in the summer: people are traveling […]

The way different people think about time is important to consider because by seeing life from a past, present, or future perspective could affect your life in a variety of ways. While past-oriented people see life as something involved with tradition, future thinkers are always planning for upcoming events, even if they’re years away. Those […]

Waiting for sex vs. sex on the first date. Does it matter? This is a discussion that always comes up when the topic of dating protocol arrives. Many women feel that the man is less likely to take them seriously and want to pursue a relationship with them if they give up the goods too […]

(From shine.com) Hey working parents—ready for some good news? A study detailed in today’s New York Times bears the surprising news that contrary to popular belief, working parents are actually spending more time with their kids. A lot more.

(From blackdoctor.org) Many people do some form of aerobic exercise. Some get results, and some don’t. One article can’t possibly begin to explore the depth of this huge topic, but here are some key factors to keep in mind when you do cardio.