Makeup Tips

Geenie Is the Newest Online Marketplace for Beauty Brands From Underrepresented Communities

Starting intentionally small, the first Geenie launch features five brands.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Healthy Mind

‘I’m a Climate Psychologist, and This Is What Happens When You’re Too Hot for Too Long’

Here's how heat impacts your mental health.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Financial Tips

$24 Minimum Wage Is What It Takes To Afford Rent Anywhere in America

The average minimum wage worker needs to work 97 hours a week to afford a two-bedroom rental.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Political Issues

5 Things You Need To Know About Joe Biden’s $775 Billion Plan To Help Working Parents and Caregivers

"Families are squeezed emotionally and financially. They need help."

by Kara Jillian Brown

Political Issues

The Singular Importance of Your Vote—And the Steps You Need To Take Before Election Day

The right to vote is precious. If you have it, you should use it.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Healthy Sleeping Habits

Here’s What an Extra 20 Minutes of Sleep Does to Your Brain

It can make the world of a difference for your health.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Healthy Mind

10 Black Poets of Past and Present Who Deserve Unending Recognition for Their Work

A professor at the Iowa Writers' Workshop lists Black poets you should read.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Healthy Body

Volunteering Makes You Feel Like You Have a Larger Purpose—And That Increases Your Longevity

Do good and live longer.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Political Issues

4 Things You Need To Know About Joe Biden’s $2 Trillion Climate Plan

"Even if we weren't facing a pandemic and an economic crisis, we should be making these investments anyway."

by Kara Jillian Brown

Spiritual Health

I Tried a Virtual Reiki Session—Here’s How It Felt

It's not that far off as it sounds.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Fitness Tips

Floor Exercise Is One of the Best Ways To Ignite Your Core—Here Are 8 Moves To Try at Home

Take your workout to the mat.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Healthy Sleeping Habits

This Is *Exactly* How Long You You Can Sleep In Without Confusing Your Body

Take it from a sleep doctor: You don't wanna wreck your sleep schedule.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Healthy Body

The AIDS 2020 Conference Showcases 2 Major Developments for Treatment and Prevention

Injectable PrEP may be on the horizon.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Sustainable Living

‘Here’s What I’m Buying From a Black-Owned Brand for the Rest 2020 and Beyond’

The is no shortage of Black-owned brands and businesses to choose from, so making this commitment is pretty easy.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Menstrual Health

This At-Home Test for HPV Is Easy, Painless, and Affordable

"It isn't quite as accurate as doing it through a medical vaginal exam, it's still pretty good—and way better than not getting the test at all."

by Kara Jillian Brown

Sustainable Living

The Dakota Access Pipeline Shutdown Is a Huge Win for Native American Tribes and Environmentalists

An appeal to a court ruling is expected, but many consider the temporary shutdown worthy of celebration.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Healthy Body

6 Tips for Longevity From the Dalai Lama on His 85th Birthday

His goal is to live to the age of 110.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Healthy Mind

This List of Migraine Triggers Includes Much More Than Just Stress

"A migraine is a headache, but it has certain characteristics; a Picasso and a Rembrandt are both paintings, but they have different characteristics."

by Kara Jillian Brown

Home Decor Ideas

Fourth of July Sale Alert: Shop these 9 Gorgeous and Cozy Couches and Lounge Chairs

Having a cozy spot to sit in can have a huge influence on your mental health.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Healthy Cooking

The 4 Best Grills To Buy for a Summer of Healthy Cookouts

Grilling can make your food tastier and healthier.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Menstrual Health

9 out of 10 Black Women Will Get Fibroids Before They’re 50, So Why Are Treatment Options Still So Limited?

"If men had fibroids... we would be much farther along in our understanding of them."

by Kara Jillian Brown

Travel Tips

Major Airlines Want Airports To Check Your Temperature Before Boarding—But That May Offer a False Sense of Security

And you'll get a refund if you fail.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Healthy Body

6 Outdoor Activities Ranked by Risk of Exposure to COVID-19

Not all outdoor activities are low-risk.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Makeup Tips

‘I’m a 72-year-old Makeup Artist, and These Are My Favorite Foundations and Concealers’

Your skin changes as you age, and the products you use should change with it.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Healthy Gut

NASA Needs To Design a New Lunar Toilet—And You Can Help

We have a lady going to the moon and she deserves an actual toilet.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Healthy Body

Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana’s Restrictive Abortion Law—Here’s Why That Matters

This is the first abortion ruling heard by the Supreme Court since the addition of two conservative appointees.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Women's Empowerment

Never Forget a Black Trans Woman Lit the Fire for LGBTQ+ Rights

Pride wasn't a parade, it was a riot.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Home Tech

What’s the Difference Between a Humidifier, a Dehumidifier, and an Air Purifier?

Here's what you should know.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Political Issues

Voter ID Laws Are Discriminatory, and a New Study Proves It

Thirty-six states have voter ID laws in place.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Cleaning Hacks

Many Millions of Americans Don’t Know How To Prepare an Effective Cleaning Solution—Here’s How To Do It Safely

Bleach and ammonia are not friends.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Fitness Tips

7 Tips for Safely Exercising Outside as Temps Rise

Yes, there is such a thing as too hot for exercising outdoors.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Self-Care Tips

It’s Exhausting To Be the One Black Friend, Particularly Right Now—Here’s How To Cope

Representation burnout has taken on a new meaning.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Jewelry Pieces

These Super Cute Mask Holders Will Make Forgetting Your Mask at Home a Thing of the Past

Hands-free is the way to be.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Healthy Mind

Turns Out, Feelings of Loneliness May Not Have Increased During the Pandemic After All

All of those Zoom calls really paid off.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Political Issues

The Best Way to Describe How I’m Feeling Right Now Is ‘Hesitantly Hopeful’

It's easier to protect your heart when your expectations are low.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Home Tech

The 6 Best Coolers to Level Up Your Park Picnic and Beach Hangout

Keep your food and drinks ice cold.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Home Tech

5 Aesthetically Pleasing Window Air Conditioners That Get the Job Done and Look Good Doing It

Your AC doesn't have to be an eye sore.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Financial Tips

A Nonprofit Expert’s 4 Tips for Verifying Organizations Before Donating

It's best to do your homework before you give away your money.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Political Issues

Thanks to Aurora James, Major Retailers Are Taking the ’15 Percent Pledge’ to Stock Shelves With Black-Owned Brands

"By committing to the Pledge, major retailers can begin to take steps towards financial equality."

by Kara Jillian Brown

Women's Empowerment

Maryam Ajayi Wants You to Know That Diversity in Wellness Is More Than a Moment—It’s a Movement

"I realized I could not in good faith advocate for diversity and inclusion and dismantling systems of oppression in one part of my life and then...

by Kara Jillian Brown

Hair-Care Tips

This Peppermint-Infused Scalp Serum Soothed My Itchy Scalp Almost Instantly

It feels SO good.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Dance Workouts

This at-Home Dance Cardio Sesh Secretly Strengthens Your Lower Abs and Obliques

And it's way more fun than sit-ups.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Menstrual Health

The FDA Approves the First Oral Treatment for Fibroids Symptoms, Offering a New Non-Surgical Option

Oriahnn is expected to be available by the end of June.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

‘I’m a 61-Year-Old Dermatologist, and These Are the Skin-Care Products I Use Myself Every Day’

Mature skin has different needs.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Healthy Sleeping Habits

An Allergy Expert Explains How to Make Your Bed a Safe Haven

Sleep like an allergy-free baby.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Women's Empowerment

Many Social Justice Movements Have Been Started by Black Women. But History Forgets.

"Without the work of the women the work of men would never have been done."

by Kara Jillian Brown

Political Issues

10 Novels by Black Authors You Can Read to Better Understand the Black Experience

And Black-owned bookstores to buy them from.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Self-Care Tips

3 Connections Between Crafting and Mental Health That’ll Convince You to Create in Quarantine

With yarn and a loom, you're always in control.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Political Issues

Your Anger Is Healthy (Especially Right Now), According to a Psychologist

"Anger that festers is more problematic than anger that is expressed."

by Kara Jillian Brown

Political Issues

How Sharing Images of Violence Against Black People Damages Their Mental Health

It's not as helpful as you might think.

by Kara Jillian Brown