TL;DR Essence Festival 2026 just wrapped in New Orleans — and if you were there, you already know what happened. Something shifted in that building. Something that goes deeper than…
Author: Denise Tureaud
So Many of Us Wake Up Tired, and That Exhaustion Could Be Dangerous
TL;DR Feeling tired after a full night of sleep is not just stress and it is not just age. For many of us, it is a medical condition called sleep…
Our Mothers Are Dying. The System Knows. And Now It Is Cutting the Only Safety Net They Have.
TL;DR Black women in America are dying from pregnancy-related causes at nearly 3.5 times the rate of white women — and in Louisiana, that number is even worse. Meanwhile, Congress…
Juneteenth in New Orleans: Freedom Is Not Just a Date on the Calendar
TL;DR Juneteenth is not just a celebration — it is a reminder that freedom was delayed, fought for, and still needs protecting. New Orleans marks the holiday with festivals, music,…
What Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Mean for Black Women’s Bodies — And What to Do Right Now
What Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Mean for Black Women’s Bodies — And What to Do Right Now What Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Mean for Black Women’s Bodies — And What to Do…
Black Women and Political Stress 2026: How to Protect Your Health Right Now
Black Women and Political Stress 2026: How to Protect Your Health Right Now | Black Source Media What Is Happening to Your Body — and How to Protect Yourself Right…
Black Women Ran New Orleans on Election Night — And It Wasn’t a Surprise
TL;DR — The Short Version Saturday’s New Orleans election was a women’s election. Stephanie Bridges upset the political machine. Sheryl Howard dominated a sitting judge by 27 points. Chelsey Richard…
Your Vote Still Has Power — How to Thrive When Democracy Feels Under Attack
TL;DR — The Short Version When a state law can erase 38,000 votes overnight, it’s natural to feel fear, anger, and exhaustion. But Black Americans have survived worse — and…
Feed Your Joy: 5 Mood-Boosting Foods Already in Our Culture
Health & Wellness — By Denise Tureaud TL;DR — THE SHORT VERSION We don’t need a fancy supplement or a diet overhaul to start feeling better. Five mood-boosting foods —…
They Stole Our Vote. Here Is How Black Women Take It Back.
Health & Wellness · Black Women’s Power Series The Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act this morning. Black women have been carrying this country on their backs for generations…