“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. is renowned worldwide as the symbolic leader of African Americans. His relentless activism led him to become one of…
A designer-entrepreneur shares the secret to fashioning the life you’ve always wanted, plus three easy steps to enhance your daily routine. Thrive Global invites voices from many spheres to share their perspectives on our Community platform. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team, and opinions expressed by Community contributors do not reflect the…
The Be a Coffee Bean Foundation and the Louisiana Department of Corrections selects incarcerated men of color with non-violent, non-aggravated, low-level offenses who have the aptitude to test into college and minimal time left on their sentences. Once chosen, the incarcerated men are transferred to one prison, where a university affiliated with Call Me MISTER®…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. January 12, 2022 — 1:31 AM Perfume is dynamic, and it smells differently on everyone. You see, fragrance notes can shift depending on your skin’s pH balance, oil composition, body…
There are many paths toward longevity, including movement, stress management, and dietary choices. While optimizing your diet can feel overwhelming at times, it doesn’t have to be. In fact, it’s the easy swaps and everyday habits that really go the extra mile. For example, a recent study published in the Journal of the American College…
January 11, 2022 — 13:34 PM We’ve long talked about the connection between your diet and complexion. While everyone’s bodies are different, and thus react uniquely to foods or triggers, there’s a growing consensus among skin care experts that improving your gut health will absolutely have beneficial effects on your skin. Additionally, loading up on…
January 11, 2022 — 12:41 PM Ask someone about a missed connection, and you’ll likely hear a story filled with exquisite longing and aching hope. Whether it’s as small as a furtive glance with the cutie on the subway reading your favorite book or as heartbreaking as a budding romance cut way too short, meeting…
January 11, 2022 — 11:21 AM Each week, join author and energy healer Natasha Levinger as she reads the communal energy to predict what’s in store for us in the days ahead. When I closed my eyes to tune into the week ahead, I noticed it felt a little less flowy than it did during…
January 11, 2022 — 11:04 AM Radical self-care is the active decision to put your wellness before anyone or anything else. For Black women, it is a form of protest against a society that is determined to oppress us to death. By choosing to intentionally take care of yourself, you are letting the world know…
January 11, 2022 — 10:32 AM Gray hair is inevitable at some point. And no matter where you are on your journey to platinum, a collection of tips can help you along the way—from how to care for your new silver texture to how to transition to a gorgeous gray. If you’ve found yourself here,…
