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Being Single Is Better Than a Toxic Relationship

If you are a single Black woman then you understand the challenges of dating. In other words, it ain’t easy out there! It seems morals are becoming a thing of the past and finding someone genuine, God-fearing, and what we call a “good man” is no easy task. Almost every person on the planet wants and desires to be loved by that special one. When that desire to find love causes you to lower your standards and settle, Pandora’s box is being opened and it can be hard to close…

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The CROWN Act and How You Can Support The Movement To End Hair Discrimination

If the hair of Black women could talk, it would have stories to tell for days. From relaxers, weaves, braids, and natural styles, we each have our individual hair journey. For so long in American society, our hair has carried such negativity. We have been taught our natural hair is unacceptable. That it’s too ethnic and doesn’t fit “society’s standard of beauty”. We have been conditioned to believe that it’s nappy, unattractive, and unprofessional. Causing so many of us to water down our naturalness in order to fit in.

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Interview with Founder of Hey Auntie! – Nicole E. Kenney, MPP

Photo provided by Nicole E. Kenney Aunties play an important role in the Black community. She doesn’t have to be your biological aunt. She can be any woman in your life that plays the figure of someone you respect and admire. Auntie will share her wisdom with you. You can have some real talk with her and get some good sound advice. She will not tell you what you want to hear, but what you need to hear. She tells it like it is, but it’s all done in love.…

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Going Natural: 5 Things To Consider

Are you thinking of transitioning to natural hair? If you are convinced that it is time to join the natural hair movement, there are a few things that you should consider before taking those next steps. There are millions of opinions about how to transition to natural hair; however, today, we’re going to focus on five things you should consider before going natural.

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Motivation and Other Queendom Things 

Ways To Stay Focused On The Goal Ahead

You have a project, goal, or something you need to accomplish. At first, you’re ready to take on the world and get it done. Then weeks or months later you feel drained and ready to give up. We all have been there before and it can be tough to get back on track when the motivation is simply no longer there. Here are some tips to help overcome the moments of wanting to throw in the towel and get focused.

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Motivation and Other Queendom Things 

Are You Being Limited By Fear?

It is a natural human emotion to feel fear. Who isn’t fearful of something at one point or another in life? Harriet Tubman was probably fearful when she led slaves to freedom. Martin Luther King Jr. was probably fearful when he marched and fought for equality. They were regular people just like us, but when they pushed past that fear and kept the faith, they were able to move mountains and accomplish extraordinary things.

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Interview with Owner and Founder of SenterME House-Charlotte C. Louis

Photo provided by Charlotte C. Louis (Senterme.com) Inspiration, upliftment, and a journey to self-love and care. Welcome to the SenterME House! Your host is the owner and founder Charlotte C. Louis, and she will welcome you with open arms to start doing the work to help bring healing to your life. Offering workshops, virtual classes, retreats, and more, the SenterME House is a safe space to experience self-love.

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Black Beauty Brands Available at Ulta, Target and Sephora

Many black women will probably agree that finding make up to match our skin tone and products that are good for our various hair types can be a challenge. A lot of beauty products do not cater to our specific needs and going to the store in search of the right one can be more like finding a needle in a haystack. Thankfully, in recent years, more black beauty brands have been created. Making it just a little easier to find products that are a good fit. Retailers such as…

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Tiny House Living with Farrah Albertie

Farrah Albertie-Photo credit: Berlanda Valliere http://IG @beecaptured and beecapturedphotography.com In recent years, tiny homes have gained popularity in the housing market. According to Rubyhome.com, there are about ten thousand tiny homes in the U.S. with an average price of $52,000 and average size of 225 square feet. With the number of purchases increasing, Black women are joining the movement and becoming tiny home owners. Farrah Albertie shares her experience and some great tips if you are interested in your own tiny home. What made you decide to purchase a tiny…

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Resources For Black Women In Business

Did you know Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States? While the number of Black female-owned businesses is growing, we still have limited access to financial resources and funding.If you are thinking about starting a business or growing an existing one, here are some resources to check out.

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What’s On Your Mind?

We are told that the mind is the intellect. The mind is where we feel. It is where we think. The mind is where we make our decisions. The mind is a powerful thing. Whether we allow our thinking to be positive or negative, the truth is that there is power in it. That’s why it’s important for us as women of God to fill our minds with what is positive. Yes, that can be very tough to do especially in this hot mess of a world, but we still…

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