TL;DR Comfort and happiness get treated like the same thing. They are not. Comfort means staying where it feels safe. Happiness usually asks you to leave safety behind, at least…
Author: Denise Tureaud
Essence Fest Is More Than a Party. It’s a Permission Slip
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…
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 —…