Amplify Melanated Voices: 14 Black Influencers to Follow Today and Everyday

June 4, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Amplify Melanated Voices: that’s the hashtag taking social media by storm this week — and daring us all to rethink what we thought we knew about Black identity in the digital realm. First introduced on May 29 by mental health therapist, Alishia McCullough and activist Jessica Wilson, #AmplifyMelanatedVoices emerged with just one simple ask: promote […]

7 Pairs of Mom Jeans That Are As Stylish As Ever

May 12, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

written and edited by sarah morrison What’s decidedly vintage, as comfortable as can be, and surprisingly stylish (if you look hard enough)? The answer is, of course, those high-waisted numbers that are Mom Jeans. Still tinged with their not-so-stylish reputation from decades past (for reasons beyond me!), Mom Jeans are often a point of contention […]

9 Black-Owned Brands You Can Support Right Now

November 27, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

As a Black female founder — the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs today — I recognize my station in this realm to be a unique one. Since 2007, the number of businesses owned by African-American women has grown by 164%. Out of all women-owned businesses in the United States, nearly half, or 44%, are controlled by […]

Why Morgan Harper Nichols Is the Voice We Need Right Now

November 7, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

In a time of social transformation, the power of voice cannot be overstated. The tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of police has gripped our nation with grief, the likes of which have galvanized communities with valor, and empowered voices to demand change. If the countless protests punctuating major cities like New York […]

Meeting Your S.O.’s Parents? These Are The 5 Style Rules To Remember

November 1, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means for many of us, family reunions and friendly gatherings aplenty are the new normal from now until New Year’s. And for those of us also in a new relationship, we may find ourselves fraught with one occasion that is certainly much more daunting than convivial. That is, […]

4 Fresh Ways To Wear A Turtleneck

October 14, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

If florals (yes, groundbreaking) are the picture of enduring spring style, then consider the turtleneck fall’s definitive holy grail. Ask any fashionista and she (or he) will tell you: nine times out of ten, an A+ autumn look has the foolproof turtleneck to thank for all the praise—no questions asked. The appeal is easy (and […]