The Demonization of Black Women Will Be Our Downfall

My sister was giving me the Love Island run-down, which is basically just our deepest societal tropes on display, all from a deceptively sunny villa. This season’s plot is a familiar one, starring two archetypes: The Accuser and The Accused. The Accuser fits a profile we know too well. She’s often a woman, probably wrestling with her own place… Continue reading The Demonization of Black Women Will Be Our Downfall

Becoming a Wellness Girlie (Without Losing My Damn Mind)

Wellness is all around us. I've been seeing it all over the internet. There is so much information. So many life-changing habits and routines that you have to try. Morning routines, night routines, mental health, sleep health, digital detoxes... the list goes on and on. It's overwhelming. But what if "wellness" isn’t about doing more—but about finally listening to… Continue reading Becoming a Wellness Girlie (Without Losing My Damn Mind)