Is it too late to say Happy New Year? 18 days in… and every week is more chaotic than the next, chile. In addition to a solid…… Read more “A Black Woman Shares Her Battle with Uterine Fibroids”
Author: anopensecret
Educator.
Freelance Writer.
Social Worker.
Nigerian-American.
Centering black bodies regarding wellness, relationships, and love.
A Community Activist Discusses Staying involved During Twin Pandemics
It is settling in for many of us that the pandemic isn’t ending anytime soon. While coming to terms with that reality, it can also feel daunting…… Read more “A Community Activist Discusses Staying involved During Twin Pandemics”
A Black Finance Writer Talks Moving Abroad and Maintaining a Business During COVID-19
2020 has seen no shortage of hardships, from a staggering number of deaths, skyrocketing unemployment rates, and a pandemic that seems never-ending. In spite of so much…… Read more “A Black Finance Writer Talks Moving Abroad and Maintaining a Business During COVID-19”
Black Brands to Watch: Lyrically Correct
Well guys, it’s happened. It has finally gotten cold enough that it’s time to start thinking about how we gon’ get through the fall/winter season. I’ve been…… Read more “Black Brands to Watch: Lyrically Correct”
A Nonprofit Empowers Black Girls to Know Their Worth
I love highlighting stories of Black triumph. As a professional who has worked in the nonprofit sector for almost a decade, this is undoubtedly a critical time…… Read more “A Nonprofit Empowers Black Girls to Know Their Worth”
Black Owned Brands to Watch: Tru Aesthetix
According to Remedy Grove, crystals are said to have “vibrations” or “frequencies” at which they vibrate. These frequencies help balance the environment, and for people, can help…… Read more “Black Owned Brands to Watch: Tru Aesthetix”
Black-Owned Brands to Watch: Sage’s SeaMoss
They say ‘health is wealth’, and nothing could ring more true during such a chaotic year. Now, more than ever, is the time to re-examine how we…… Read more “Black-Owned Brands to Watch: Sage’s SeaMoss”
Black Owned Brands to Watch: Ivory Essentials
Ya’ll, I can’t believe it. We really made it through a pandemic summer. It feels wild to be entering into another season, but honestly, Fall is my…… Read more “Black Owned Brands to Watch: Ivory Essentials”
Black Owned Brands to Watch: Honey Muse Jewelry
Happy September! Ya’ll, we really made it to fall. When I think of autumn, it always sparks feelings of new beginnings. It’s been a wild year for…… Read more “Black Owned Brands to Watch: Honey Muse Jewelry”
Activism in Action: Mercy Baez
“Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to…… Read more “Activism in Action: Mercy Baez”
