By Ariel Nicole We rely on them through the breakups, the job losses, disappointments of life and in the joyous moments, like weddings, the birth of a child, and wins in our careers. As a woman there, may be some science behind why you need a village; tribe; girl group; girl gang; sisters; besties; sister Continue Reading
By Sheniqka Miller As a young girl, I never gave it much thought of what it meant to be natural. Yes, I had identity issues. Like many of our misled African-American youth, I looked to the European styles depicted in all forms of media to compare to myself. The media (then and now) commonly Continue Reading
The name “The Braiding Element’ was initially chosen to describe Ms. Cynthia Felix as a stellar student int high school AP Chemistry who loved doing braids as a hobby. As she transitioned into college at Florida State University, Cynthia would later continue investing in her hobby and more learning opportunities to keep her clients informed. Continue Reading
By Michelle Maxwell, MS, RD Poor nutrition among our children has become such an epidemic that we have two months to address it. August is Kid’s Eat Right Month followed by Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in September. Food is a touchy subject for most people, and it remains a difficult topic when talking to parents Continue Reading
Kalauna Carter of Portland, Oregon is bringing something to the nail industry that is much needed. After taking notice of the harmful chemicals that are common in popular nail polish brands, Kalauna took it upon herself to create something that lacked the risk but not the style. As the founder and CEO of Kolors by Continue Reading
By Yata Burton MEAL TIME! As a mother, you strive to be at your best for your little ones and to give them the best. This vegan breakfast meal is not only bursting with taste, but it can provide both mommy and baby with the nutrients and delicious flavor that is so important! PUMPKIN PIE Continue Reading
By Michelle Maxwell, RD, LD When it comes to pregnancy, we often worry first about all the foods we typically eat. Then, once the baby is born, we have to figure out what food we will need to provide for this new tiny person in our lives. Here are some tips to consider for your Continue Reading
“We are here to give Melanin Mothers back their power of being emotionally sound, informed of options pertaining to prenatal care, pregnancy, birthing, postpartum, and overall mothering of our Melanin Babies.” It is through this mission by which Melanin Mothers Meet aims to lead its organization toward the direction of serving and advancing our community Continue Reading
By Ariel Nicole And then there were three…. well not yet. So, you are still preparing for the transition of being a family of two, to soon becoming a family of three. How exciting! I am sure as you prepare for what is ahead, people have reached out to you with all kinds of unsolicited Continue Reading
By Maria Fenton *Strong language Let’s get this out of the way because I rolled my eyes and laughed my ass off when I first heard it, too. Me. Maria Fenton…The Self-Love Guru? Granted, I have been practicing yoga for years, studying love and enlightenment even longer and writing for what feels like forever, but Continue Reading
