Black Love Summit 2023 Confirmed There is No Black Love Without Black Wellness
"Wellness is an individual journey that includes lessons, triggers, and traumas. Wellness means not betraying yourself and not going against your morals." –Shelah Marie
Shelah Marie on Wellness and How Finding a Black Male Therapist Helped Her Husband Ace Hood Be Open to Therapy: “When He Could Relate, That Opened The Door”
"That opened the door when he felt like, okay, this person is going to understand me. This person is going to relate to me."
Syleena Johnson Talks New Single “Monsters in the Closet,” Healing, Her Weight Loss Journey and More
"I'm tired of writing records about only love. We got enough records like that, but it was time to tell this story." —Syleena Johnson
You Can Heal and Build a Healthy Marriage Even if You’ve Never Seen One
Offer each other grace and see each other as imperfect human beings trying to overcome traumatic experiences. Give each other an opportunity to grow and understand.
It’s Black Girl Day Off! Let’s Talk the Origin and How to Celebrate
Tell a Black woman to tell a Black woman, take the day off and enjoy some rest, sis! You deserve it.
Seasonal Depression Comes Every Year. Here’s How You Can Stay Prepared
Seasonal depression can quietly bring about feelings of fatigue, depression, and social withdrawal — things we already know require regular self-care practices to manage and navigate. Here are a few things to try to navigate the season.
3 Things I Learned as a Single Woman at the 2021 Black Love Summit
This panel truly resonated with me because it reminded me that we as humans are responsible for healing ourselves and writing our own story every day, rather than allowing our past to write it for us.
How the 2021 Black Love Summit Taught Me to Love Abundantly
As I evolved as a man, I recognized these questions driving me — what kind of man, husband, and (God willing) father do I aspire to be? Now, where can I find those answers? I can honestly say I’ve been blessed to find those answers in experiences like Black Love Summit.
Black Women, You Don’t Always Have to Have it Together
Codie Elaine Oliver and Susan Kelechi Watson’s conversation on being “Unapologetically Us” was right on time for me.
Jemele Hill and Greenleaf’s Deborah Joy Winans Reflect on Black Womanhood and What Matters Most
The Detroit natives got real and vulnerable about their respective journeys within their careers, families, and boundaries that matter.
Wellness Starts From Within
WNBA players Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike discussed wellness, their upbringing, and how they navigate adversity with lifestyle and yoga coach Koya Webb.
Sister Friends Come Exactly When You Need Them
When you least expect it, life can throw you a treat — a sister who will be there while you navigate life.
Shoniqua Shandai and KJ Smith Talk Self-Love and Mental Health at The YOU Retreat
What happens when you put two Black actresses killing it on television together on a panel to discuss how they got here? Pure magic!
10 Black Therapists Online Who You Should Follow
Give these amazing Black therapists a follow and know that you are not alone in this journey!
Finding My Power and Prioritizing My Peace at The YOU Retreat
The YOU Retreat is a reminder that sisterhood and community are not optional but instead a necessity for how we manifest our peace and power in our lives.
The YOU Retreat Gift Bag Goodies to Add to Your Daily Wellness Routine
These brands gifted our attendees with products that create wellness and connection in their everyday lives, show them some love!
How a Regular Sex Life Could Improve Your Mental Health
Did you know having regular sex doesn’t just benefit us physically but also actually contributes to good mental health?
OUI the People Founder Karen Young on the Beauty in Black Skin
"My family has always been obsessed with body care and really taking care of our skin — this attention to the full body was always a thing."
Tips to Prepare Your Home and Mind for Spring Equinox
Resetting for spring can mean different things to different people. One thing we can agree on is that it is an opportunity to start fresh.
Hosea Chanchez Talks “The Game,” Toxic Masculinity, and How Portraying Malik Helped Him Heal
For years, Chanchez has portrayed Malik Wright. Now, he’s opening up and letting us get to know Hosea.
