Author Morgan Harper Nichols Says Healing, Rest, and Play Are Black Resistance In an interview with Kindred, the Instagram poet, and author of ‘All Along You Were Blooming’ and ‘Peace is a Practice’ talks about Black history, her Southern upbringing, and giving grace to ourselves. By A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez Instagram poet, artist, and author Morgan Harper Nichols is a multimedia artist…
Rihanna Proves (Yet Again) Pregnant People Can Do Anything The pop icon and business mogul—and her pregnant belly—took the Super Bowl LVII halftime show stage to show just how amazing and capable pregnant people are. By Tanay Howard In her first public performance since the Grammys in 2018, pop icon Rihanna used Super Bowl LVII to show the world just how…
What Can You Do to Make a Difference During American Heart Month? By James Roland Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MD, FACC American Heart Month is an annual recognition of the importance of fighting heart disease and being proactive about taking steps to bolster your heart health. Learn how you can get involved and make a difference. February is a month marked…
20 Black History and Culture Movies to Enjoy With Your Family Share Black culture and history with the next generation by watching one of these family-friendly movies. They provide valuable insight while focusing on diverse representation. By Lynnette Nicholas It’s important to teach kids about Black history (and Black experiences) not just during Black History Month but throughout the entire year. One way…
These 5 Black Teen Activists Are Making All of Our Futures Better From working in Flint, Michigan to protecting animals and following impressive footsteps, these kids give us so much to look forward to. By Sherri McGee McCovey As so many parents know, hope for the future is in our children’s hands. These five kid activists are taking their parents’ dreams…
All-female Super Bowl flyover team makes history By Kayna Whitworth, Lissette Rodriguez, and Katie Kindelan This Super Bowl Sunday, a group of women made history. The flyover before Sunday’s game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs at Phoenix’s State Farm Stadium was piloted by an all-female team. The four female pilots orchestrating the diamond formation honored 50 years of women flying in the U.S.…
A State of Mind: Keep mental health in mind this Valentine’s Day By Bryan Busch Is there any holiday as polarizing as the day coming up on Feb. 14? Surely, there are those for whom Valentine’s Day evokes feelings of love and romance. For others, the winged messenger carrying his bow and arrow inspires dread and annoyance. Regardless of that…
Apsara Iyer becomes first Indian American woman president of Harvard Law Review A second-year student at Harvard Law School, Iyer became the first woman from the community to be elected to the coveted position in the prestigious publication’s 136-year history, a report in The Harvard Crimson said on Monday By CNBCTV18.com Apsara Iyer, an Indian American student at the Harvard Law…
How to Destress With Calming Pictures Certain images, colors, and shapes have a calming effect. Learn how and why you can destress with pictures. By Ashley Zlatopolsky Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Stress can cause a number of health problems, ranging from heart disease to seizures to insomnia. Getting a massage or doing breathing exercises are some common methods for alleviating stress,…
Why It’s Never Too Early to Teach Your Child Good Social Media Habits Like it or not, your tween is probably already obsessing over Instagram. Here’s how to talk with your child about social media before they make an account, plus tips from Instagram to keep them safe. By Nicole Harris Reviewed by Stacey Younge, LCSW If you thought you could coast when it comes to…
