How a Biracial Journalist Found ‘Belonging’ and Success
In a powerful new memoir, Michelle Miller describes her mother’s abandonment, facing racial bias and forging her own identity
Veteran Paris Davis Awarded the Medal of Honor
Paperwork was lost more than 50 years ago
My Father’s Response to Racism Inspired Me
Williams family has four generations of Black soldiers
10 Quick Questions for Walter Mosley
MOA: Latest mystery explores injustice, family ties
Entertainment
MOA: Michelle Hurd on Richard Belzer’s Passing
Actress reflects on ‘Law and Order’ colleague’s death
Lessons From Michelle Obama’s ‘The Light We Carry’
She offers advice on overcoming life’s challenges
We Thrive Together
Your Health
Blacks, Hispanics on Dialysis Get More Staph Infections
Doctors say more can be done to help prevent it
Work and Money
How 3 Black Inventors Got Patents — and You Could, Too
Despite obstacles, these innovators turned their ideas into profitable inventions
7 Money-Saving Tips for Family Reunions
Negotiate costs and consider a variety of incomes when planning
How to Get Certified as a Small Business
Certification can open access to government contracts and other types of support
Video Spotlight
Black Army Vet Recalls WWII Mission to Boost Morale
At 102, Pvt. Romay Davis reflects on her battalion of Black and Hispanic women
First All-Black Climbing Team Takes On Everest
Mountaineer Phil Henderson led an expedition to the top of Mount Everest
Couple Reunites 42 Years After Racism Broke Them Up
Jeanne Gustavson broke up with Steve Watts in the ‘70s. Decades later, they’re getting married
Veteran's Voices
African American Veterans: A History of Heroism
From the Civil War to the present day, these soldiers performed acts of heroism, valor
Older Veterans Spread Diversity Through Skydiving
Team Blackstar consists of over 270 skydivers from six countries
Veterans, Service Members of Color Grapple With Disparities
New military study finds racial and ethnic minorities face challenges over jobs, finances, discrimination
Beauty and Style
5 Ways to Make a Wash-and-Go Hairstyle Work
Celebrity stylists offer solutions for easy and gorgeous natural hair
Skin-Care Tips From Black Women Dermatologists
Three Black women dermatologists reveal what products they use in their daily skin-care routine
Treating Hyperpigmentation on Darker Skin Tones
Dermatologists provide tips on how to fade stubborn brown spots on skin
Connect With Us
Sisters From AARP
Welcome to the free, weekly newsletter that celebrates black women and their friendships
