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Touch – The Black Breast Cancer Alliance
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed every October, plays a vital role in educating the public about breast cancer, its
Janet Downs
October 22, 2025
- October 2, 2026
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed every October, plays a vital role in educating the public about breast cancer, its
So, you’ve had a stressful day, and all you want to do is relax. An evening of self-care is in
I absolutely love looking at people in authentic African attire. The colors and prints are bold and beautiful, the fabric is exquisite and the styles are unique and endless. Traditional African clothing dates back thousands of years and represents tribalism, symbolism and a rich cultural heritage. Its roots are deep in their ethnic origins, and reflect the traditions and status of certain individuals or groups. As African-Americans we wear these beautiful pieces on various occasions, or some choose to wear them every day.
Lauren Smith-Fields, 23, was found unresponsive in her Connecticut home on December 12, 2021, after going out with a man
I happened to be watching Urban One Honors: The Soundtrack of Black America the other night (it was really good,
Hello SwagHer Fam! This is Janet Downs, chatting it up w/ Quiana Gee, owner and operator of Lady Q Events
Now, this is a story all about how my life got flipped, turned upside down, and I’d like to take
Whether you’ve been watching the Olympics or not, the news surrounding Simone Biles’ withdrawal from the Olympic events has been
In 1964, America was celebrating the Civil Rights Act, and in 1965, celebrating the Voting Rights Act. Those victories did
Nikole Hannah-Jones is an investigative journalist, who received her B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and M.A. from the