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Which Woman Running For President Is Your Candidate? We'll Tell You,...

The Saddest Breakup Songs Of All Time

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Power-Dressing Moves: What To Wear For The Most Important Moments Of Your Life

23 Movies Every Black Woman Should See

By now, the role Black women play in our society should be undeniable. From former First Lady Michelle Obama to director extraordinaire Ava DuVernay,

by Sesali Bowen

18 Amazing Books Written By Black Women

Let’s be real here, there’s no single list that will ever fully capture the magic, brilliance, and range of what Black women have brought to

by Marquita Harris

The Best Laptops For Every Budget

Whether you're in your first year of college, in the middle of a rigorous PhD program, or planning to really invest in your side hustle this year, it's

The Personal Finance Books You Need To Get Your Money Under Control

Not everyone is ready, willing, or able to turn to a financial advisor for money advice. Sometimes, you want to begin to explore the topic on your own —

5 Credit Cards With Rewards You'll Actually Use

It's weird how credit card info is often doled out like treasure hunt clues. Many recommendations will tease the big, important goal you're seeking (a

The Matriarchy Power List: 29 Women Who Took Over The World In 2018

Matriarchy Rising

What Is The Matriarchy?

The year of our Lordesse 2018 proved historically traumatic (#MeToo reckonings, all things Trump), triumphant (midterm victories), and transformative for

The Best Movies For Getting Over Your Ex

Listen. Our goal here is simple: to help you curate the perfect Rolodex of movies that will help you deal if or when things with your loved one fall

4 Hacks To Help You Score The Best Deals On Black Friday & Cyber ...

There are many things to love about Black Friday, namely the deals, deals, and, oh yes, more deals. However the massive landscape of sales and seemingly

How To Know Which Amazon Alexa-Enabled Device Is Right For You

Siri might have come first, but since Amazon introduced Alexa on the first Echo device in November 2014, the virtual assistant has taken over. Even after

Life Without The Home Button: How To Take Screenshots On The iPho...

The reviews are in: If you don't want to spend over $1,000 on the newest iPhones — Xs and Xs Max — the Xr, which dropped last week, is a great option

Want To Know When Someone Unfollows You? Download These Apps

Unfollowing someone on Instagram is the social media equivalent of giving them the cold shoulder. It can be subtle, even unnoticeable at first, until that

It's Insanely Easy To Buy Thousands Of Instagram Followers —...

This story was originally published on April 10, 2017 and has been updated. For less than $7, you could buy a venti iced Caramel Macchiato at Starbucks

#SomosLatinx — Refinery29 Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

“Drug dealers, criminals, gang members, breeders, rapists.” These are just some of the words that Donald Trump has recently used to describe members

The Stories Of Our Abuelas

Today, there are roughly 55 million Latinxs living in the U.S. — each one of us with unique cultural experiences. In our new series #SomosLatinx, R29's

The Hard and Messy Truth About Consent

Let’s be honest: The concept of Consent has always suffered from a bit of an identity crisis. Sure, most of us understand the basics: “Yes” means

We Tried $118 Worth Of Color Correctors — Here's What We Tho...

Professional makeup artists have been using color-correcting makeup to make skin look virtually flawless for decades, but if you've been on Instagram in

The Gender Identity Terms You Need To Know

Sexual Harassment

Dear Men: So You Say You Want To Be An Ally...

In the five months since the #MeToo movement revolutionized the way we think about sex and power, it’s become rather clear that men have a lot of

International Women's Day

Michelle Obama Talks To A Girl From Guatemala About Why Education...

For International Women's Day, Michelle Obama and the Obama Foundation teamed up with Refinery29 to shine a light on the importance and urgency of

International Women's Day

Michelle Obama Talks To A Girl From Ghana About Why Education Is ...

For International Women's Day, Michelle Obama and the Obama Foundation teamed up with Refinery29 to shine a light on the importance and urgency of

International Women's Day

Michelle Obama Talks To A Girl From Chicago About Why Education I...

For International Women's Day, Michelle Obama and the Obama Foundation teamed up with Refinery29 to shine a light on the importance and urgency of

International Women's Day

Michelle Obama Talks To A Girl From Nepal About Why Education Is ...

For International Women's Day, Michelle Obama and the Obama Foundation teamed up with Refinery29 to shine a light on the importance and urgency of

Is It Really Okay To Talk About The Love Life Of A Famous 13-Year...

On January 20, just one day before 13-year-old Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown walked the SAG Awards red carpet wearing pink Converse and ribboned

The Best Music Blogs That Aren't Pitchfork

You probably have at least one friend who always knows the newest and most amazing music. Said friend likely has headphone hair and takes more pride in

Everything You Need To Do This Summer, Starting Today

Summer. Is there any season more synonymous with fun? No, there is not. It is the season of less work and more fun, and now that it's here, we're going to

How To Make Pita Pizzas

Sara's Pita Pizzas These vegetarian pizzas have endless topping possibilities, while still being easy enough for a weeknight