Everyone has a different vision when it comes to being their healthiest self. Whether your focus is on your mind, body or spirit, these stories from our Black Love community will inspire you to get healthy and become your best self.

6 Statements to Communicate Your Boundaries to Your Family During the Holidays

Although we often turn hurt into humor, there’s a lot of pain and damage that can be caused by unnecessary comments and statements made by the family at the table during the holidays. Let’s get real and talk about what that means and how to set boundaries with your family as you head home. 

By |2025-01-23T22:07:56-08:00December 8, 2021|Health & Sexuality, Mental Health, Self-Care|0 Comments

Giving Birth at 45: My Pregnancy Journey to the Finish Line

At the advanced maternal age of 45, with a previous early delivery, this mother shares her pregnancy journey's ups and downs the second time around. 

Meet the Host of Black Love’s New Mental Health Podcast for Black Men

Black Love's IGTV Series "Man to Man" is now a podcast! Learn more and get to know Black Love’s General Manager David Wasicki here. 

I Learned to Love My Incarcerated Father By Writing Him Letters He’ll Never See

I’ve written many letters, but the letters that have been most impactful are a collection that I’ve written to my absent father. As the pile of letters grew, so did my empathy. Through this I found forgiveness for a man I barely know. 

By |2025-01-23T01:44:30-08:00September 14, 2021|Health & Sexuality, Mental Health, Self-Care|0 Comments

I Twerk Freely Because I Refuse To Shrink Myself For Others. You Should, Too.

Women always ask about my confidence. They really want to ask how I built up the courage to take up space publicly. Dance brings me joy, and in a world that works to steal my smile, joy is worth resistance.

By |2025-01-23T01:46:31-08:00September 2, 2021|Health & Sexuality, Self-Care|0 Comments

How The YOU Retreat Helped Me Declare Triumph Over My Trauma

Empowering, transformative, and rewarding are the words to describe Black Love's YOU Retreat. This intimate experience held space for 100 women to share, advocate and embrace what healing looks and feels like.

Black Women Educating on Breastfeeding Who You Should Follow on Instagram Right Now

It’s Black Breastfeeding Week! While Black mamas aren’t at the forefront of the media coverage that shows women nursing, these moms are helping to show that Black mothers breastfeed AND empower their communities to do the same. 

Fibroids Affect 80% of Black Women, Including This Doctor

In honor of Fibroid Awareness Month, we spoke with Dr. Soyini Hawkins. During our recent conversation, Dr. Hawkins provided a wealth of education coupled with inspiration and hope for the journey as a womb warrior herself, having dealt with fibroids.

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