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Snatchin' Wigs and Why You Shouldn't Hide Alopecia

Snatchin’ Wigs and Why You Shouldn’t Hide Alopecia

Discover the impact of alopecia on Black women, its causes, and how to manage it. Learn about the stigma and health implications.


"Where the Men At?" Top 10 Cities with the Most Single Residents?

“Where the Men At?” Top 10 Cities with the Most Single Residents?

A recent survey examines the relationship dynamics across 118 U.S. cities, examining factors such as singlehood, marriage rates, and divorce statistics. Did we make the list and what’s the potential impact on finances?


Four Anti-Protest Bills  in the Ohio Statehouse That You Should Know About

Four Anti-Protest Bills in the Ohio Statehouse That You Should Know About

Lawmakers in Ohio have introduced four anti-protest bills that could have serious consequences…


Self Care: Luxury or Necessity?

Self Care: Luxury or Necessity?

Ashley examines both sides of the self-care argument


"It Just Wasn't Time"- A Miscarriage Story

“It Just Wasn’t Time”- A Miscarriage Story

A miscarriage story, I’Kisha Lang shares her reflection on a recent experience


Looking Back for a Better Future

Looking Back for a Better Future

With our most recent moment in history taking place only a few weeks ago with the inauguration of Kamala Harris as Vice President of the United State, we have decided to spend the month of February looking back at what worked at the local and grass-root levels to get our community engaged and active in this past election.


Waking Up Black in Columbus

Waking Up Black in Columbus

Karen Hill tells us what it’s like waking up in Columbus after the death of Andre Hill


Single Mom & Full Time Entrepreneur Sends Kid to College

Single Mom & Full Time Entrepreneur Sends Kid to College

A personal story, a look back all while looking forward


Words That Still Sting...I'm not a writer

Words That Still Sting…I’m not a writer

A personal piece. After 4 years of writing for Black Girl Shana still struggles


Thanks to Those Who Came Before and Taught Me

Thanks to Those Who Came Before and Taught Me

I spent days wondering if I should attend this weekend’s rally or not. Ended up doing some soul searching along the way


The Silver Lining About Staying At Home

The Silver Lining About Staying At Home

Missing events, missing friends and missing some parts of the old routines. Shana searches for her personal silver lining in this crisis


Why All "the Gay Stuff" Black Girl?

Why All “the Gay Stuff” Black Girl?

You’ve been wondering so here’s the answer.


Black Girls Do Goat Yoga?

Black Girls Do Goat Yoga?

We finally have an answer to the Goat Yoga question. Nicole tried it, find out what she thought of it


Real Talk: What's holding you back

Real Talk: What’s holding you back

Shana’s working on being her best self and it got her thinking about all the things she hears from other women who want more…


My Story: Black Girls Pewter

My Story: Black Girls Pewter

A Q&A with Willa Hollingsworth, a Black Pewter and the only Black business owner in Holmes County


Real Talk:  Carrie Bradshaw or Toni Childs?

Real Talk: Carrie Bradshaw or Toni Childs?

Were you a Carrie or Charlotte? Or neither? Krystal Esmi reflects on the other fab foursome of Girlfriends #representationmatters


Cleveland to Blockland?

Cleveland to Blockland?

Black Girls learn about blockchain? We should. Read about Shana’s learning and takeaways from attending the Blockland conference


Let's Take A Walk

Let’s Take A Walk

Every day 137 black women will die due to a preventable disease. Diseases that if caught in a timely manner can be reversed…GirlTrek is here to defeat those numbers.


Do You Remember Who You Were?

Do You Remember Who You Were?

“Can you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be?” Alyssa Dimes shares her journey of finding her truths. 


2-3 Times More Likely...Take Care Sis

2-3 Times More Likely…Take Care Sis

Misdiagnosis, a health issue affecting Black women 2-3 times more than our white peers and a hospital stay. Find out symptoms and the importance in being persistent about your medical condition from Shana’s story

 

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