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Stephanie Long

Black History Month 2021
How Tarot & Astrology Became Black & Brown Women’s North Star
Stephanie Long
Feb 26, 2021
Black History Month 2021
Books By Black Women We Can’t Wait To Read In 2021
Stephanie Long
Feb 1, 2021
Verified
Now That She’s Stuck In Your Head, Flo Milli Is Just Getting Started
Stephanie Long
Jan 21, 2021
Unbothered
Angie Thomas’ Concrete Rose Advocates For Black Men & Bo...
Angie Thomas didn’t plan on writing a prequel to The Hate U Give. But as Starr’s dad, Maverick “Big Mav” Carter, became a favorite among her re
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Here’s How Black Women Can Get What They Deserve In 2021, Accordi...
To call 2020 a dumpster fire would be an understatement. A global pandemic, social uprising, and blistering election season all at the same time? Not exact
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
With Black Futures, Jenna Wortham & Kimberly Drew Bring ...
What does it mean to be Black and alive right now? And what do future generations need to know? At the tail end of a traumatic year—one in which Black an
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
For Us, By Us: 17 Businesses Owned By Black Women To Support On B...
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Following TikTok Fame, Fousheé’s Only Mission Is To Write The Bes...
In the era of TikTok, fame can come in ways you least expect. Singer-songwriter Fousheé, whose eminent track “Deep End” took her from obscure to epoch
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Our Favorite Black Women Authors Share The Books That Impacted Th...
The annual Well-Read Black Girl Festival is upon us, and this time, it’s going virtual from November 6-8. An ode to Black Political Power: Past
by Stephanie Long
Abortion Access For All
Abortion Bans Pose A Danger To All Mothers. For Black Women, They...
In 1973, Roe v. Wade made abortion legal across the U.S., but, as is the case with many other laws and landmark decisions, its application throughout the c
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Ziwe Fumudoh Is Unflinching, Unabashed, & Just What America Needs
When it comes to navigating the world as a Black woman, Ziwe Fumudoh is comfortable with being uncomfortable. “I’ve gone through several white institut
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Amy Sherald Is Illuminating The “Unseen Narratives” O...
In Amy Sherald’s second commissioned painting — which graced the August 2020 issue of Vanity Fair — a regal Breonna Taylor stands dressed in vibrant
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
The Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Decision Proves How Little America ...
On September 23, former officer Brett Hankinson, one of three officers responsible for Breonna Taylor’s murder, was charged with three counts of wanton e
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Alyssa Cole’s When No One Is Watching Gives A Frig...
In June, shortly after the George Floyd protests began, Abraham Knofler was so upset with Bedford Stuyvesant’s Burly Coffee for posting a Black Lives Mat
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Meet The 23-Year-Old Black Woman Who Directed & Edited Ciara’s St...
Annie Bercy was eating a sandwich and minding her business when she received an Instagram DM from Ciara. “She was just telling me that she loves my work,
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Cari Champion & Jemele Hill Aren’t Just ‘Sticking To Sports’ — Th...
It’s been almost three years since Jemele Hill, then a sportscaster for ESPN, tweeted what many likely wouldn’t deny: “Donald Trump is a white su
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Companies Don’t Need To Just Recognize Black Women’s ...
Black women are severely underpaid, and as we navigate a pandemic that has incited a caustic economic crisis, that harrowing reality burns even more deeply
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Listen To An Exclusive Excerpt From Mahogany L. Browne’s
In a world where the maligning glare of society teaches them to do otherwise, Mahogany L. Browne wants Black girls to love themselves. “The conversation
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Black People Don’t Just Deserve To Be Alive — We Deserve To Be Happy
We are navigating unprecedented times. And while Black Americans are no strangers to struggle (see: the timeline of the last 400 years), things feel partic
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
These No-Fuss Recipes Will Help You Bring Summer Into Your Kitchen
Smoky barbecue and refreshing cocktails are two culinary hallmarks of the summer season. Chances are you’ve enjoyed both at a rooftop party or perhap
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Stay Hot Girl Summer-Ready With These At-Home Fitness Tips
Long jogs on the beach. Skate sessions at the park. These are just a couple of ways you may typically like to break a sweat during the summer months. But s
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
This Juneteenth, We’re Reclaiming Black Freedom
Every year — draped in stars and stripes — the majority of America celebrates July 4 as Independence Day. But what is the Fourth of July to the enslave
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Black People Need Stronger White Allies — Here’s How You Can Be One
2020 has brought almost crippling hardship upon the Black community. Amid COVID-19 — the novel virus that is still affecting thousands globally and has h
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Dermatologists Share How To Achieve Your Most Radiant Brown Girl ...
Summer evokes fantasies of bright skies and sun-kissed skin. But with many cities still  adhering to shelter in place orders, things may look a bit di
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Black Moms Share Their Journey Into Motherhood Amidst A Pandemic
Becoming a mom is tough. And with Black women being three to four times more likely to die before, during, and after childbirth than white women in the Uni
by Stephanie Long
Music
Serayah Wants You To Know Her Better
Many know Serayah from her role on FOX network’s hit show Empire. But when she’s not turning heads as the vivacious Tiana Brown Lyon on the television
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Why We Should Support Black TikTokers Now More Than Ever
Social media has become a place of refuge, particularly for the Black community. And as the world shifts in response to COVID-19, the novel virus affecting
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Meet Some Of The Powerhouse Women Creating “Brave Spaces” For Mul...
Since its first conference, CultureCon went from an intimate headcount of 150 attendees to close to 2,000 during last year’s event — where Tracee Ellis
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
More Retailers Need To Support Black-Owned Brands Like The Honey ...
The Honey Pot Co — the Black woman-owned feminine care line founded by Beatrice Dixon in 2014 — has seen a significant rise in sales since receiving a
by Stephanie Long
Unbothered
Going Low: How Black Women Have Reclaimed Bald Beauty
In August 2018, I shaved off all my hair. If you asked me back then why I did it, I would have said I was “just over my locs” and wanted a fresh start
by Stephanie Long
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