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Bringing the Reverence Back to Black Womanhood
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A Return to Origin, Power, and Presence
The Motherland Issue
In this edition, SISTAH Magazine journeys back to the source—exploring the richness of African lineage, culture, and influence that lives within us all. From stories of heritage and migration to modern expressions of style, spirituality, and sovereignty, The Motherland Issue is both a remembrance and a revival. It calls us to reconnect with who we’ve always been—grounded, powerful, and divinely rooted.
SISTAHMAGAZINE x OUR TRUE COLORS
Who decided what Black Beauty should look like?
Explore how beauty standards, social media, and industry influence shape how Black women see ourselves… and how we see each other.
TRENDINGSTORIES
Planning for Peace: Why Final Arrangements Matter More Than Many Families Realize
A recent Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum explored the importance of estate planning, wills, and final arrangements with Nekie Boyd of Carolina Sunrise Services. The discussion highlighted how proper documentation can protect loved ones from probate court and family uncertainty while preserving personal wishes. Boyd also examined the historical significance of burial in Black communities, where generations were often denied marked graves, making legacy and remembrance matters of
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THINGS TO DO
in Charlotte
Stay connected to what’s happening across the Queen City. From standout food and drink spots to can’t-miss events, cultural happenings, and local news — this is where we highlight the stories, spaces, and people shaping Charlotte right now. Discover where to go, what to experience, and who’s making an impact in the city.
TRENDINGSTORIES
of Charlotte
Planning for Peace: Why Final Arrangements Matter More Than Many Families Realize
A recent Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum explored the importance of estate planning, wills, and final arrangements with Nekie Boyd of Carolina Sunrise Services. The discussion highlighted how proper documentation can protect loved ones from probate court and family uncertainty while preserving personal wishes. Boyd also examined the historical significance of burial in Black communities, where generations were often denied marked graves, making legacy and remembrance matters of
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IDENTITY&VOICE
Love & Legacy
My hope is that through Love & Legacy, we can explore marriage as more than a status, more than a piece of paper, and more than a wedding day—it’s a conscious, creative space where love, growth, and heritage meet. Together, we’ll honor the Motherland wisdom that guides us, while embracing the very human, very real moments of partnership, intimacy, and legacy-building in our modern lives.
Queen Ese on Global Black and African Heritage Leadership
Queen Esi is redefining leadership through identity, cultural grounding, and psychological restoration. With over 25 years of experience, her work challenges performance-based models—introducing soul-centered leadership rooted in mind, body, and spirit to prepare globally aligned leaders across the African diaspora.
Crowns High
Lift your eyes
toward the sky
and smile.
Exhale.
Tell yourself:
I am worthy.
I am holy.
A being of light
made whole.
CULTURE&EXPRESSION
More Than a Cartoon: What the Debate Around Quinta Brunson and Betty Boop Reveals About Black Women and Representation
As conversations swirl around Quinta Brunson portraying Betty Boop, the debate reveals something deeper than casting. For many Black women, it reflects a long history of shaping culture while being distanced from its most iconic images. The moment is not just about representation—it is about visibility, reclamation, and who gets to embody femininity, nostalgia, and Americana.
Modernizing Ankara Through Everyday Wear
Ankara is not merely a bold textile but a symbol of identity, pride, and culture. For that reason, many women have opted to wear it every day instead of saving it for special occasions.
Game Night: Roots and Reflections
What begins as a lighthearted trivia night becomes something deeper—a celebration of identity, memory, and connection across the diaspora. Through fashion, food, music, and names, friends uncover the unbroken threads between Africa and Black America. In laughter and learning, one truth emerges: across oceans and generations, the culture never left—only evolved, waiting to be remembered.
FREEDOM&JUSTICE
Queen Ese on Global Black and African Heritage Leadership
Queen Esi is redefining leadership through identity, cultural grounding, and psychological restoration. With over 25 years of experience, her work challenges performance-based models—introducing soul-centered leadership rooted in mind, body, and spirit to prepare globally aligned leaders across the African diaspora.
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The Women History Almost Missed
Jackie looked me in the eyes. “You’re going to write a book. Don’t forget me, now!” Her certainty lives on in women like Cyntoia and Alice — whose survival speaks louder than any sentence.
Cyntoia emerged not hardened, but purposeful. Alice walked free with forgiveness, not bitterness. Jackie, still behind bars, carried something just as powerful: hope that refused to die.
Sometimes the last don’t rise loudly. They rise changed, stronger. And in their rising, history catche
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From Our Ancestors Hands to Ours.
African American women history from a young girl's eyes.
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SPIRITUALITY&GOD
Worship Roots: How African Spiritual Practices Have Shaped the Black Church
Malcolm X’s warning still echoes: Sunday remains one of the most segregated hours in America. Yet within that divide, the Black church stands as a powerful fusion of survival and heritage—where enslaved Africans transformed imposed religion into sacred space. Through song, movement, and spirit, they preserved African traditions, creating a worship experience that is not only faith—but cultural memory alive.
The Spiritual Systems of the Motherland: Beliefs That Shaped the Diaspora
Africa has long been a cradle of profound spiritual traditions—systems that shaped how communities understood creation, ancestry, morality, and the unseen world. From Yoruba and Vodun to Kemetic and Hebraic traditions within the Afro-Asiatic cultural sphere, these belief systems formed the spiritual backbone of the Motherland. Even after displacement across the Atlantic, their teachings survived—echoing through diaspora traditions and cultural memory today.
Sankofa: A Poem
History lives in the everyday—if you know how to see it. What appeared as a simple necklace in Brighton revealed a deeper story of displacement, renaming, and identity. Once known as Sankofa, its origins rooted in the Motherland, it was “Europeanized” and renamed Genoa. This piece becomes a symbol of reclamation—urging us to remember, reconnect, and return to who we’ve always been.
MONEY&POWER
Legacy, Leadership, and the Homes That Hold Our Stories: Inside Danielle Scurry’s Mission to Build Wealth Through Real Estate
Charlotte Realtor Danielle Scurry is redefining real estate as a pathway to legacy, wealth-building, and long-term stability. A second-generation real estate professional and founder of Scurry & Associates, Scurry transformed personal loss into purpose after inheriting her late father’s business in 2017. Today, she helps families across the Greater Charlotte region navigate homeownership with confidence, blending market expertise, education, and a commitment to generational w
HER Gov Summit 2026 Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Minority-Owned Businesses and Government Contracting Opportunities
HER Gov Summit 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment for women- and minority-owned businesses navigating the evolving world of government contracting. Hosted by TMC Consulting Group, the two-day Houston summit will connect entrepreneurs with procurement leaders, certification guidance, and strategic insight designed to help MWBEs access billions in public-sector opportunities.
Protecting the Plan: Why Black Wealth Requires More Than Income
At the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum, Lorenzo McNulty of New York Life Insurance Company and Daks McClettie Sr. of State Farm broke down why protecting wealth is bigger than just making money. From funeral costs to life insurance and legacy planning, they challenged Black families to stop romanticizing wealth and start putting numbers on protection. Because income means little if your family is left unprepared.
LIFESTYLE&HOME
Love & Legacy
My hope is that through Love & Legacy, we can explore marriage as more than a status, more than a piece of paper, and more than a wedding day—it’s a conscious, creative space where love, growth, and heritage meet. Together, we’ll honor the Motherland wisdom that guides us, while embracing the very human, very real moments of partnership, intimacy, and legacy-building in our modern lives.
Why We’re Turning to Plants for Better Health
Plants have provided a natural way of healing for many centuries, and we’ve all experienced the benefits at least once in our life. I mean, who doesn’t remember being offered a soothing cup of tea from their mother or their granny and feeling wonderful after? As more people learn about botanical remedies, more are discarding western medicine and turning to holistic, less harsh ways to maintain or regain health.
Food is Our Medicine: Black Women’s Herbal Wisdom
Detail on some of the most popular herbal remedies and treatments used by Black women throughout history, including now
BLACKHERSTORY
The Woman Behind the King: Katherine Jackson’s Quiet Power That Shaped a Global Legacy
Before the world knew Michael Jackson as a legend, Katherine Jackson knew him as her son. Rooted in faith, discipline, and quiet strength, she helped build the foundation that shaped one of the most influential families in music history. Her story reminds us that behind many icons are Black women whose unseen labor, love, and consistency create legacies the world will celebrate for generations.
Zakiya Osivwemu Ramirez
2 min read
Food is Our Medicine: Black Women’s Herbal Wisdom
Detail on some of the most popular herbal remedies and treatments used by Black women throughout history, including now
RS
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Mabel Williams and the Fight for Black Survival in America’s Medical System
Mabel Williams challenged more than racial terror—she exposed a healthcare system that treated Black life as disposable. From organizing armed community defense to witnessing medical abuse firsthand, her legacy reveals a truth still unfolding today. As disparities persist, her message echoes clearly: survival requires sovereignty, and no one protects Black life more fiercely than Black communities themselves.
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