Every second Saturday, Aunt Laura’s home filled with women ready to listen, learn, and share. In that space, wisdom passed between generations, reminding them that healing was never as far away as they once believed.

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.

Detail on some of the most popular herbal remedies and treatments used by Black women throughout history, including now

Black women rise, and the ground rises with us, remembering every step, every joy, every wound we carry.

The wisdom of healing once lived in our homes—passed down through herbs, remedies, and the quiet authority of our elders. This piece reflects on the traditions that once sustained our health and the knowledge we may be forgetting.

The freshest, most flavorful vegetables aren’t just about recipes—they’re about timing. Discover how eating in season can nourish your body and strengthen the communities that grow your food.

Men claim polygyny is “in their DNA,” but is it God’s order or patriarchal greed? From lion prides to Yoruba legends, from Jacob’s rivalry-filled house to David’s lust for Bathsheba, history shows polygyny can bless or break a family. Before you choose this path, ask: is it divine calling, mutual uplift, and provision — or just desire dressed as heritage?

Since the rise of incel rhetoric, red-pill and blue-pill podcasting, and the sudden normalization of men in skirts in pop culture, we have watched the slow but steady emasculation of Black manhood. Men are throwing down hard hats and briefcases for podcasting equipment, stepping away from leading families to become stay-at-home dads (with no plan for leadership), and trading in loose pants for “man bags.” Riley from the Boondocks dressing like a "thug" But let’s be clear: thi

There is an ancient rhythm to the way women lose things—quietly, instinctively, as if some part of us has always known that sacrifice comes before birth, shedding before song. In the ancient scrolls and sacred songs, the righteous woman walks humbly through the ruins of what once was—not because she is frail, but because she understands that even ashes are holy when they come from the hand of the Most High. She loses the child she once was. She loses the lover who could not s

When I speak of the coming of the "New Earth," I am referring to a profound shift in consciousness that will lead to a holistic, natural, and balanced way of living. This transformation will empower the remaining light beings—those aligned with higher awareness—to thrive physically, spiritually, and mentally, creating a world rooted in harmony and enlightenment. -Niyamiya Withers (NhkemYah) Introduction Healing can be a sensitive topic, which can cause people to reject it and

Top: Illustration by Eve Lloyd Knight In the depths of night, beneath moonlit skies and among shadows, the female scorpion walks with purpose. She is quiet, fierce, and prepared. Her sleek, armored body glides over rocks, navigating the wilderness with a blend of elegance and strength. Her movements are deliberate, as though every step is part of a choreographed dance with nature itself. She is a symbol of power, survival, and resilience. In this dance of life, her spirit res

But the mountain shall be yours; for it is a wood, and you shall cut it down: and the outgoings of it shall be yours: for you shall drive out the Kena`aniym, though they have iron chariots, and though they be strong. YAHUSHA (JOSHUA) 17:18 את CEPHER