Who Knew? Tamron Hall Reveals She's Pregnant at 48—and Married!
When Tamron Hall turned up glowing and gorgeous in a flowing citron chiffon jumpsuit at the National CARES Mentoring…
Stacey Abrams' Response to the SOTU Gave a Much-Needed Nod to Black Maternal Health
“Maternal mortality rates show that mothers, especially Black mothers, risk death to give birth.” — Stacey Abrams
You Don't Have to Ask About My New Baby When You See Me (You Can If You Want To! But It's Fine If You Don't!)
It’s too early to make a definitive determination, but I think my 3-year-old daughter has transitioned out of her Boss…
Give the Gift of Chill: Letting Your Black Atheist Family Live on Christmas
I used to love Christmas.
Kellyanne Conway's Husband Hates Kellyanne Conway's Boss More than We Do
The Conways are back to (M)ake (A)crimony (G)reat (A)gain.
For Parents Whose Blood Pressure Gets Raised Because of Product Recalls When ’Tussin and Wine Ain’t Enough
I was driving my daughter to school this morning, gleefully coasting across the Washington, D.C., area’s Woodrow Wilson…
If You Don't Have the Keys, Don't Pack the Truck
2010 was a transitional year for me. A three-year relationship ended in the early part of the year, we had to move out…
My Little Girl Turns Three Today. Here’s a Story About My Dad, Her ‘Peepaw’
In the summer of 1990, each day the weather and his schedule permitted, my dad and I would leave our rowhouse on Mellon…
Earth to Chyna: Hire Real PR, Because Your Mama Ain't It
Fun fact: My mom is a PR person. Actually, she’s a veteran journalist-turned-PR person, with more than two decades in…
You're Single, Childless and Your Aunt Is Nosy. Happy Thanksgiving!
The third Thursday in November is upon us! If you’re one of the brave people visiting a black family as a single and…
The Survival Guide to Black Thanksgiving
Although I am known mostly for my groundbreaking research in wypipology and cookout studies, my family background has…
‘Lullabies to Lies’: The Release Date of Samantha Markle’s Tell-All Coincides With Meghan’s Due Date
If this doesn’t make you more thankful for your family this Thanksgiving, I extend my sincerest condolences.
March of Dimes Reports Premature Births Remain on the Rise—Especially Among Women of Color
The 2018 Premature Birth Report Card from March of Dimes revealed some frightening information ahead of World…
Our Parents Might Not Have Known Better About Spanking. We Do
In two weeks, my daughter will be 3 years old. And then, two weeks after her birthday, if things happen when we’re…