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Health
I Hated Morning Exercise. Then I Found This 20-Second, Two-Cent Fix
Go to the gym? Chances were slim.  I’ve since discovered this fitness hack that sticks my a.m. habit like Krazy Glue. What a game changer!
By Editor in Chief Claire McIntosh
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Culture & Style
Our Queen, Regina King: “I Am Making A Vow”
Reigning powerfully, even through pain, the child star we’ve watched mature to Hollywood royalty delivers on a mission that matters to Black women.
By Tracy E. Hopkins
, April 18, 2024
6 Min Read
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Me Time
This Quick Trick Helps Me Power Through Paperwork, Bills and Burnout
Bonus: It also helps tone down the stress hormone linked to weight gain, sleep problems, anxiety, wrinkles and more.
By Tamekia Reece
, April 18, 2024
4 Min Read
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Work & Money
How Sisterpreneurs Drive 5- and 6-Figure Earnings
Why rent a storefront? These mobile business owners took their hustles on the highway.
By Tamara E. Holmes
, April 18, 2024
4 Min Read
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We Time
Fun and Free From AARP This Week
What's happening? Here are the activities, offerings and events in the coming days that we're excited to tell you about.
By Sisters From AARP
, April 16, 2024
7 Min Read
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Sisters From AARP Soul Sanctuary
Learn about our new closed Facebook group and join today.
January 9, 2024
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Style
Gorgeous Hair Starts Here
By Anissa Gabbara
, March 10, 2023
Easy tweaks for balancing protein and moisture can help pop your curls, deter shrinkage and get your strands ready for silk press season.
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Me Time
What Toast Can Teach Us About Tough Moments
By Alaya Linton
, January 11, 2024
Next time you make breakfast, consider different way to look at delays, setbacks and disappointments.
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Me Time
7 Ways to Love and Be Loved
By Kenrya Rankin
, February 8, 2019
Tired of society's obsession with romance? Take a cue from the ancient Greeks​.
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Me Time
Rites of Passage at 40-Plus
By Tamara Devers
, June 21, 2019
Confidence and freedom? Love it! Chin hairs and being called ‘ma’am?’ Not so much.
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Spotlight
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Culture & Style
Beaches, Beats & Beautiful People
Don’t bother talking to your socks Marie Kondo-style. The ladies of Ebony & Orderly – a team of decluttering pros – have your back.
By Tracy E. Hopkins
Self-care is key
1 of 1
What is your self-care practice to reduce stress?
What to Read Now
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Health
Want to Drop a Dress Size Before Summer?
Facing swimsuit and wedding season, so do a lot of sisters. This advice will help you shed weight more quickly and keep it off for a lifetime.
By Tamara E. Holmes
, March 31, 2023
4 Min Read
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We Time
Plan a Fun and Fuss-Free Family Reunion
Easily manage details, from the dates and destination to the DJ’s final dance track.
April 28, 2023
2 Min Read
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Me Time
Black Auntie Magic
Growing up with a mentally ill mother, there were two loving women I could count on to turn a nightmare situation around.
By *Bailey Arlington
, November 2, 2018
2 Min Read
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Culture & Style
Ancient Aromatherapy for Health and Beauty
Our African ancestors gifted the art of healing with scents to the world. Here’s how to reclaim it for your own well-being.
By Gerrie Summers
, July 16, 2021
3 Min Read
Editor's Picks
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Culture & Style
6 Waterfalls Worth Chasing
By Tracy E. Hopkins
, July 21, 2023
Explore these natural wonders in Southern Africa, the Caribbean, South America, Hawaii, California, New York and Canada.
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Work & Money
This Could Help You Save For Retirement
By Tamara E. Holmes
, October 20, 2023
Would you find more money to put aside if you envisioned what will bring you joy along the journey?
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We Time
Revealed: 5 Insider Tips From a Dating Coach
By Damona Hoffman
, February 21, 2020
Find solid fixes for common dating headaches — at any age.
Do not disturb
Health
How to Cure Your Insomnia
By Kenrya Rankin
, December 7, 2018
From acupuncture to sex, science-backed ways to get a better night’s sleep.