Mama by Terry McMillan Mildred Peacock is the tough, funny, feisty heroine of Mama, a survivor who’ll do anything to keep her family together. In Mildred’s world, men come and go as quickly as her paychecks, but her five children are her dream, her hope,...
What Never Happened by Rachel Howzell Hall “Colette Sienna Weber of Los Angeles, California, is no more. She left this world on Sunday, March 22, 2020. The woman didn’t heed any of our previous warnings. That is why Colette was taken to the highest point on...
Note: Sistah Girls, the following blog post contains content related to suicide and suicidal ideation which may be distressing or triggering for some. Discussing this topic can evoke strong emotional reactions and may be harmful if you’ve experienced suicidal thoughts...
Saying this with love There are authors whose work you read, you smile, and your eyes might even bulge out while reading their words. You call your friends and make sure they read the book that kept you up all night. These are good stories. These are the stories you...
I last spoke with author, director, and producer Takerra Allen in 2018. We discussed her then-newest series, Seasons of Fidelity. Following that series, she released Last Stop From Innocence, a novel set in the 90s, that story captured readers’ hearts while also...
Implicit bias. We’ve heard the term and maybe even used it or accused someone else of taking actions based in it, but what does it actually mean? Also known as unconscious bias, implicit bias can be defined as the attitudes and beliefs that occur outside our conscious...
For women of color to continue the conversations that we have in the nail salon, beauty parlor, church, and during our lunch breaks at work. This is a place where you can kick off your shoes and get comfortable.
