America’s maternal mortality rates are among the highest in the developed world, and they are especially high among Black mothers, who die from complications related to pregnancy at roughly two to three times the rate of white, Hispanic, Asian American, and Pacific Islander women — regardless of their income or education levels.-President Joe Biden I'm going to preface this post by getting to the good part of this story early: I delivered my baby safely, and he is now 18 months ... Read More about I Was 31 Weeks Pregnant, in Pain, and Nobody Cared: On Being Black And Pregnant In America
How to Keep Your Protective Styles Fresh For Weeks or Even Months
This post is sponsored by Pantene but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Keep Your Protective Styles Fresh I've been wearing protective styles for the last two years and I don't intend to stop anytime soon. I wear them for a month or two, take a break, and then put them right back in. Mothering, working, pandemic schooling, and wifing, leaves very little time for washing, styling, twisting and fluffing. As much as I love my natural hair, the longer it gets the more exhausting I find the ... Read More about How to Keep Your Protective Styles Fresh For Weeks or Even Months
You’re Going to Want to Snag These Cute Winter Coats
This post is sponsored by Dick's Sporting Goods but all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own Cute Winter Coats, Boots, Clothes and More One thing about my family is that we do not let winter affect our time together. As long as I can somehow incorporate fashionable winter apparel I'm all in. The weather in the Northeast has been pretty unforgivable as of late, but I refuse to be cooped up in the house for the next three to four months. We need fresh air now more than ever, and this ... Read More about You’re Going to Want to Snag These Cute Winter Coats
20+ Black Family Holiday Pictures That Will Absolutely Bring A Smile to Your Face
Black Family Holiday Pictures I love looking at holiday photos of black families. In fact, four years ago I started a little holiday tradition of getting my entire family all dressed up to take family photos at The Fairmont Hotel in Boston. Take a look at some of our holiday photos from years past: 2017 2018 2019 2020 This year, I actually told Andre this would likely be our last year taking these kinds of photos, but now that we have our photos back from our ... Read More about 20+ Black Family Holiday Pictures That Will Absolutely Bring A Smile to Your Face
Forget Bath and Body Works. Here Are 25 Black-Owned Candle Companies You Can Shop From Instead
25 Black-Owned Candle Companies There is no better way to set the mood in your home than to burn the perfect candle. Candles make me feel grown and sexy, and they make your home come alive! I love smelly goods. Lotions, Perfume, Candles. Give 'em here! I typically shop the Bath and Body Works Candle day, but this year I feel it's important to forgo Candle Day and shop some black-owned candle companies instead. You can, of course, shop both, but I'd love to see a Black-owned chain ... Read More about Forget Bath and Body Works. Here Are 25 Black-Owned Candle Companies You Can Shop From Instead
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