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Jiaya Ingram Urban One Staff Writer When you hear the phrase “you are what you eat,” what do you think about? Do you imagine that you are literally a pizza or a burger? Or, do you take into consideration the harmful effects of ingesting certain foods? Perhaps it is the phrase that is problematic, and […]
Communication has always been key but as an adult, I have noticed that parents often forget that aspect when it comes to their children. Age and authority shouldn’t be the reason for why someone should listen to you but often time that is why children are told they have to. I want to just share three ways […]
God is greater! You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world (1 John 4:4). The first thing to be acknowledged is that we are “dear children”. We are not fatherless, orphans, or without covering. As an […]
Source: The Washington Post / Getty There’s just something really cozy about using a slow cooker. It creates delicious smells that fill up your house and at the end, you get to enjoy a serving of something super tasty. Winter is the perfect time to fire it up with some of our favorite recipes below. […]
You just can’t refute the undeniable influence of Amazon. From original programming to same-day grocery delivery services, Amazon has literally worked to infiltrate every market, much to the destruction of smaller, mom-and-pop shops. Well, it seems Amazon’s recent tackle includes targeting a specific demographic–you guessed it, textured hair. With the rollout of its new shop […]
Snow please go away and never come back again. If I had one wish it would be that! Even though I have dealt with snow all of my life, I still can’t find any happiness or joy when I look outside and see all white. Maybe it’s because I have to drive in it to work or […]
Asking for a raise is not always an easy task for most women on the job. More times than not, many women in the workplace would prefer to not rock the boat by seeking more than what is already being provided to them in terms of salary. Maybe it is the fear of rejection, or […]
For entrepreneur, fashionista, writer, speaker and all around fly Black woman Tai Beauchamp, making “money moves” isn’t just about the dollar. In fact, it’s about empowering herself and other young women to live their best lives. We caught up with her in her element, where she shared some serious wisdom with us – namely that […]
The Flu Vaccine saves lives… flat out! But did you know you can still get the flu even if you’ve gotten the vaccine? Sadly the vaccine doesn’t completely save you from getting the flu especially since the flu this year is an epidemic. But the flu vaccine can lessen your symptoms if you do get […]
Source: Getty / Getty Congratulations new graduates! You have entered the so-called “real world” now that you’ve walked across that stage. You not only have freedoms and rights, you have a certain amount of responsibilities that you have to deal with. It won’t always be fun or easy, but if you learn some important lessons […]