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Olympic judo champ balances breastfeeding, competitive sports and nurses between bouts

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Are you there, menopause? It’s me, Monique. 

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Black women weigh emerging risks of ‘creamy crack’ hair straighteners

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Watch: Max’s ‘And Just Like That’ actress discusses role at CultureCon LA

Karen Pittman chats about her place on the "Sex and the City" spin-off and what it means for Black women's…
/ August 2, 2023
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At 60, Vanessa Williams says ‘not yet’ to plastic surgery and invasive cosmetic procedures 

“I don’t want to do it,” says Vanessa Williams regarding plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures like fillers.
/ August 1, 2023
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‘Big Boss’ Keke Palmer enters her ‘blonde ambition’ era

"That time I went blonde," says polymath Keke Palmer, showing off a platinum blonde hairstyle on social media.
/ July 31, 2023

Watch: Danielle Young at CultureCon

Young, known by her longtime fans as "the content queen," shared her favorite Black TV shows with theGrio at CultureCon…
/ July 28, 2023

Watch:Tamika Haywood’s advice to women with fibroids

During an interview for theGrio's series, "Unheard," Tamika Haywood suggested women living with fibroids focus on self-care.
/ July 28, 2023
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‘The Millennial Motherhood Experience’ study underscores why Black women need pay equity

Howard University Professor Dr. Brandale Cox, who conducted “The Millennial Motherhood Experience” study, discusses the state of Black millennial motherhood…
/ July 27, 2023

Watch: Coco Jones slays at CultureCon LA

CultureCon is the leading destination for creatives and young professionals of color in various fields, including music, fashion and film.
/ July 27, 2023
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It’s Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, and we’re still not paid fairly. Let’s reclaim the money we’ve missed.

In 2023, Black women still make 67 cents for each dollar most white men make — but we're not powerless in…
/ July 27, 2023
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Black women have long been the breadwinners — here’s why that’s a problem

As we mark Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, we see that despite Black women’s long history in the workforce, they…
/ July 27, 2023
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Tiffany Haddish reveals a ‘painful’ history of miscarriages

Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish shares her fertility journey, explaining why she kept her eight miscarriages private.
/ July 25, 2023

Watch: Victoria Monét takes center stage at CultureCon LA

CultureCon is a hub of artistic expression, vibrant colors, and the sweet sound of Afrobeat music filling the air.
/ July 24, 2023
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How Ayesha Curry is instilling generational beauty rituals with her daughters

Ayesha Curry, founder of Sweet July Skin, reveals that her 11-year-old daughter, Riley has a full skincare regimen.
/ July 24, 2023