Day by day things are returning to normal in Dubai – in the latest development of attractions and businesses reopening comes the famous Dubai Mall fountain. The popular attraction is now back in action, per an announcement by the Dubai Media Office. “The Dubai Fountain resumes outdoor musical shows with precautionary measures in place, including […] More
With so many things grasping for our attention and time, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and overburdened. But what would happen if we learned to simply say “no?” Saying no is a radical form of self-care because it helps you prioritize your well-being over your obligations and relationships. Of course, there are deadlines to meet, […] More
It’s official: pool days are back in Dubai. According to , new guidelines have been released in a new circular by the Dubai National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority for hotels and this includes establishments being able to reopen their pools. Along with pools being able to reopen, beaches, restaurants, cafes and gyms can […] More
How is a Black woman created? Is she born with ‘sass’ on her tongue and anger in her eyes? At what point in my life did my heart and my mind feel the weight of my Blackness? Was it my hair? Was it in the way my mother discouraged me from wearing it out, natural, […] More
While we’re spending time listening to Black voices, learning how to be better allies, and discussing race in our communities, one of the easiest ways we can use our white and/or socio-economic privilege is by uplifting and supporting Black-owned and Black-woman-owned businesses. As a beauty lover, it’s a pretty easy task, with dozens of incredible […] More
Just like Black lives, Black mental health matters. As tensions in our country have been at an all-time high this week, a wide combination of factors have made this time especially challenging and exhausting for Black women and girls. As Grace, the founder and editor-in-chief of Sorella Magazine, wrote in a piece about the realities […] More
I’ve never decided to put myself on the frontlines of anything until now. My friend, Jaylon, asked me to join him to protest on behalf of George Floyd. Of course, I opted to say yes, because I felt it would’ve been hypocritical of me to write on Black culture and not be fully down for […] More
I could tell something was off one morning last summer when I went to the bathroom and saw what appeared to be grainy bourbon swirling around in my toilet bowl. (Sorry if I’ve forever ruined your fave whiskey for ya!) Startling, oh yes. Thinking back, I had been nursing achy hamstrings following a kettlebell workout a […] More
