The Mahogany Writing Community is where authentic sisterhood meets engaging storytelling.
There are homecomings, and then there are HBCU homecomings. If you have ever experienced an HBCU homecoming, you unde...
There is a village on the banks of the Hudson River, just outside New York City—the city that never sleeps, During th...
Sis, let me tell you something about how God works. When He is looking out for you, His protection can look a whole l...
In 2021, I was grieving. My husband had passed, and the holiday season leading up to the anniversary of his death had...
One of my favorite childhood rituals happened before the school year even began. Long before the first day of school,...
For my 27th birthday, I planned to go to Paris with my then boyfriend—but we broke up a few months before the trip. F...
This summer, I conquered my biggest fear. At 46 years old, I learned how to swim. I said it plainly, the way I say m...
I was sitting in a coffee shop the other morning, when a woman walked up to me. She looked at me and touched my arm a...
As I've gotten older, I've learned that wellness isn't just about exercise. It's about feeling good, living well and ...
I always take a selfie as soon as I get in the chair at my hair appointment. Most women take photos after, but it’s t...
When I think about summer and friendship together, my mind immediately goes back to one particular day in college. I ...
I was in that place where women go on the weekend to get their hair cut and colored, to cover the roots and dye the g...