Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell explores what being “the strong one” can cost women and why dependability should never require self-abandonment.

​“We rise together or we fall together” is the mantra that the first Nigerian woman cannabis dispensary owner in America grew up on. In The Cost of Being First, Rachael Payton explores the resilience, economic hurdles, and systemic barriers faced by Black women pioneers—including Jume Akinnagbe and Linda Mercado Greene—as they navigate the legal cannabis industry.

What you eat can support your cycle. These nutrient-rich foods may help nourish hormonal health throughout the month.