Why African Babies Don’t Cry From the African Perspective
Being born in Africa and now living in the United Kingdom, Claire always knew that when she had babies, she would want to raise…
America Women’s Health and Common Causes of Death
America Women’s Health and Common Causes of Death Although death is the ultimate predicament for all human beings, women and men are predisposed to…
Do Culture Television Shows Glamourize Teen Pregnancy?
The TV show “Today” asked a psychotherapist and freelance entertainment journalist who is also an expert in pop culture if the reality TV show,…
Why Obesity is Prevalent in the African-American Community
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of Vital Health Statistics, 60.1 percent of African-American males are overweight, and 78 percent of Black women…
The Gradual Rise In Single Motherhood In The US
According to a website called Singlemotherhood.com, “Once largely limited to poor women and minorities, single motherhood is now becoming the new “norm.” While society…
Growing Influence of Nigerian Movies on Ugandan Women
Nigerian has one of the fastest-growing movie industries in the world. Nollywood (as it is known) is rated third after Hollywood (American) and Bollywood…
Why Society Must Stop FGM
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that continues to ravage young women, especially in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. In recent…
Rethinking Approaches to Sex Education
Sex education is a divisive topic depending on where one lives. In the democratic and liberal societies of the West, it is a regular…
Pole Dancing Empowers Women – Not Everyone Thinks So
It seems like everywhere you look and everything you read these days has statements saying, pole dancing empowers women. Well, I’m here to say…
How Divorce Affects Black Children
The Center for Marriages and Families at the Institute for American Values indicates that divorce rates are higher in black households and that divorce…