I was ecstatic to receive early access to Missed Connection (now available for purchase) and dived in! These days romance novels are a bright spot in a bleak world, and I admittedly read it in doses and used this story as a bit of escapism from a dreary world. All that means is that I need to up my game and dive back into more worlds created by Tia Williams and other Black women who realize that love is a universal salve. This story took on many twists and turns, and both mai

Adriana Smith listened to her body, but nobody listened to her. Madalyn offers her thoughts on this tragic case and how it is a sobering glimpse and an example of Black women doing everything right and left unable to get the care and compassion we deserve.

Kennedy Ryan has (another) hit on her hands with "Can't Get Enough". The power of love in all forms is on full display. A bittersweet goodbye to her beloved Skyland...or is it?

Roberta Flack’s legacy reminds us to pay it forward. Black women, be a bridge, make space, and uplift each other—our existence depends on it

And when it comes to Black women? It is that serious. They not like us.

A love letter to the 92% of Black women near and far who cast a vote during the last election, organized, mobilized, working until the end!

The saying is that boys will be boys but we expect girls to have their frontal lobe fully developed by age 1, able to take care of a househo

A dedication to Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor: A force of brilliance, artistry, and advocacy, using her voice and art to uplift and inspire.

This is for the friends who see us in every season and does not include spoilers. A fictional and real-life review.

One year go I didn't have the words, but today I found a few ❤️❤️

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There is violence that exists at the root of black culture. Weaved into the very thread and DNA of all Black American beings. After all,...

I ran in the house crying and screaming into my mother’s arms. I just left basketball tryouts where the coach told me I was too small to...

There is so much to be thankful for as a Black Woman. Here is my love letter for those who need to knock a little dust off their crown. A...

I am fed UP! Check out my latest post! The Pedestal Project By Madalyn McKnight Listen, I don’t know about you, but I have been getting...

Let me get straight to the point. Women, do not give your partner and relationship the grace you do not even give yourself. We (yes,...

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