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Self Care
Misplaced Your Phone Again? Plus 7 More Signs You're Doing Too Much
What Black woman isn’t booked and busy? But juggling work, side hustles, home, parenting, volunteering, relationships and more takes a toll. It’s OK to slow your roll!
By Tamekia Reece
, December 11, 2024
5 Min Read
My Favourite Pastime
Self Care
This Simple Daily Ritual Helps Life Brim With Joy
No rush. No clockwatching. On some days, it’s a time to grow closer to loved ones.  On others, it’s a time to get quiet so that I can hear God’s voice, pray and heal. 
By Jeanine DeHoney
, November 27, 2024
5 Min Read
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Self Care
We Asked Black Women: ‘What Are You Grateful For?’
Claiming grace puts a smile on one’s face. Yet even Sisters with an attitude of gratitude can be surprised at the amazing blessings we take for granted!
By Jina DuVernay
, November 13, 2024
3 Min Read
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What to Ask When a Loved One is Upset
This simple question has changed the game for me.
By Tamekia Reece
, November 13, 2024
3 Min Read
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Here's The Thing My Younger Self Never Would Have Dreamed I'd Do
Mountain climbing, solo road trips, escaping abuse, marrying interracially, making it as an artist. You’ll love how these sisters found the inner strength to go there and grow!
By Jina DuVernay
, November 6, 2024
4 Min Read
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The Dating Red Flag I Ignored Because Everything Else Was Groovy
Everyone needs love and affection. But with these partners, sisters learned it was time to make a correction!
By Jina DuVernay
, October 23, 2024
3 Min Read
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Health
5 Breast Cancer Support Networks Black Women Should Know
Community for when you or for a friend is among the one out of every 8 women affected by the disease
By LaKisha Cargill
, September 25, 2024
5 Min Read
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Culture & Style
Passing For White—and Normal—in a Southern Book Thriller
Sisters contributor Del Sandeen talks with us about her enthralling debut gothic horror novel.
By Jina DuVernay
, September 25, 2024
3 Min Read
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Big Friend Energy: How to Make Joyful Connections at 40, 50, 60+
Here’s proof that good people you can count on for comfort, confidences, card games, coffee talk and care in a crisis will show up if you make space for them.
By Javacia Harris Bowser
, September 18, 2024
7 Min Read
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