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Resilience is often described as the ability to cope mentally and emotionally with adversity—bouncing back from challenges and, ideally, emerging even stronger. But somewhere along the way, we started believing that resilience must be earned through hardship, that little Black boys have to “go through something” to grow into strong men. I don’t believe that’s true.

I believe resilience can be taught through awareness, emotional connection, and intentional conversations—without having to manufacture struggle.

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When it comes to caring for sensitive skin, few things are as personal—or as powerful—as a mother’s determination to find relief for her child. That’s the story behind Chatham Natural Skin Care, founded by Chaundra Turner, whose journey began when her daughter was diagnosed with eczema at just nine months old.

Like many parents, Chaundra faced the frustration of trying countless products that promised moisture and comfort, only to find that her daughter’s skin would dry out again within an hour or two. Instead of settling for “good enough,” Chaundra decided to create something better—something that truly worked.

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For years, I treated sleep like a luxury—something I would get to only after everything else was done. I was the person staying up packing boxes until 4 a.m., believing that productivity required sacrifice. Everything changed after my car accident. As a traumatic brain injury survivor, I learned firsthand that sleep is not optional—it's medicine. My brain neededdeep rest to heal, and I had to completely redefine my relationship with sleep. Pushing through exhaustion was no longer an option; honoring my body became the priority.

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From November 5 to December 2, a coordinated economic blackout is taking place—an intentional pause during the height of consumer spending. At first glance, it might seem radical to step away from the holiday rush when stores slash prices and marketing tells us to “treat ourselves” and “buy more.” But this year, many of us are choosing something different. Something quieter. Something more powerful.

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WIth the federal governement now in a partial shutdown, many Americans are wondering what this means for their daily lives and financial stability. Below is a quick breakdown of what's happening, what's affected, and what you can expect in the days ahead.

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BLK + GRN Is Growing: Expanding Beyond Personal Care to a Holistic Lifestyle Marketplace

From the beginning, BLK + GRN has always been more than a marketplace—it’s been a movement. What started as a space to connect conscious consumers to non-toxic personal care products handcrafted by Black women artisans has blossomed into something bigger.

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As caregivers, nurturers, and helpers, our instinct is often to protect the people we love from pain. We see someone struggling—a child, a friend, a colleague—and our first reaction is to step in, to make things easier, to catch them before they fall. But what if, in doing so, we aren’t catching them at all? What if we’re holding them back from the very lesson life is trying to teach them?

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Living a zero waste lifestyle doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, it’s the small, intentional choices that make the biggest difference—for the environment, your home, and even your wallet. Here’s how our family is embracing simple, sustainable habits that cut down on waste and promote mindful living.

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When I was pregnant with my first son, my midwife told me something I’ll never forget: “Eat like a caveman.” Simple, whole foods—fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains. At the time, I laughed, but now I see how right she was.

Reading Dr. Michael Greger’s How Not to Die brought that advice full circle. He shows how diet and lifestyle choices can prevent or even reverse many of the leading causes of death. The “Daily Dozen” approach isn’t about restriction—it’s about abundance, with food as medicine. As someone who loves sweets (dried fruit is my candy of choice), I found hope in learning that the foods I naturally crave can actually protect me.

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At BLK + GRN, we’ve always known that Black communities are uniquely targeted with some of the most toxic products on the market. That realization—that companies were intentionally marketing harmful goods to us—wasn’t just infuriating. It was illuminating. It exposed a much deeper issue: marketing doesn’t care about what’s best for you. It cares about what’s most profitable. Once I saw that clearly, I couldn’t unsee it—and it shifted how I look at everything.