June marks Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, a crucial time to shed light on the often-overlooked mental health struggles that men face. I believe it is essential to address these issues within our community, where the intersection of race and gender creates unique challenges for Black men, just like it does for women, however, the stigma society has placed on a strong Black man is dangerous. That is why this month, as women of all ages, we celebrate and encourage our brothers to empower their mental health. By fostering a supportive environment and encouraging open conversations about mental health, we can help our brothers thrive mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, like our community should.

By Cassidy Conley

In honor of the last day of Mental Health Awareness month, I wanted to shed light on something that has impacted women more than you may know. Multiple studies suggest that 50% to 75% of women are likely living their lives with undiagnosed ADHD. That's right—many women have gone their entire lives without knowing they have ADHD, which can enhance self-frustration when they can't get everything done. Truth be told, white men are diagnosed with ADHD more often, but women of color are significantly more likely to have it due to various lifestyle factors. While this post is not an official appointment, it is done with a lot of research. If you find that you frequently experience these symptoms, it is recommended that you reference the resources at the end of this post for a diagnosis. Identifying and understanding ADHD can be a crucial step towards managing your symptoms and improving your overall quality of life.

By Cassidy Conley 

Poetry is a cornerstone of Black culture, an art form that channels empathy and powerful emotions through every word. For women of color, especially Black women, poetry has become a therapeutic refuge. It provides a means to heal, express, and evolve. Today, we celebrate this beautiful art by sharing some of the poetry that I have felt connected too. Comment down below your favorite poem to read or piece that you have written! 

By Cassidy Conley 

Before this year, I have never even heard of the Met Gala, but after stumbling across it in my Instagram feed, I knew I just had to highlight my girls who STEPPED! This year's theme was sleeping beauty awakening and the creativity was out of this world. I'm not a fashion girly, but this was incredible. Here are my top Met Gala picks in 2024! Let me know, what were your favorite looks.

By Cassidy Conley

Black women have spearheaded many movements for the sake of humanity, yet it seems like more is always expected from us. We are constantly expected to be at the frontline of everyone’s issues, and if we’re not, the backlash is intense. The scrutiny and “activist audit” from communities expecting a level of support that we ourselves rarely receive is overwhelming. Now, don’t get me wrong—supporting a cause should never be a quid pro quo action. We shouldn’t support movements only when they agree to support us. However, everyone has a role to play in different movements, and Black women shouldn’t always be expected to be on the frontline.