As we wrap up another Women’s History Month amidst a global pandemic that has us all doing some form of…
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ASK JANICE: Reflections on Black History Month 2020
It’s the last day of Black History Month 2020, and what a month it’s been! We started the month with…
ASK JANICE: Have You Fully Embraced the New Year or Decade, Yet?
So, we’re about a month into the new year and the new decade … how are y’all doing? If you’re…
ASK JANICE SPECIAL: It’s World AIDS Day 2019 – Do You Know Your Status?
December 1st is World AIDS Day – do you know your status? If you don’t, you really should get tested,…
ASK JANICE SPECIAL: Wanna Know Why I Never Told You He Was Beating Me?
When I fled my abusive relationship for the last time (yes, I left and went back), one of the first…
ASK JANICE SPECIAL: How Will You Celebrate World Mental Health Day?
October 10th is World Mental Health Day, a day for all of us to raise awareness of mental health issues…
ASK JANICE SPECIAL: Can We PLEASE Redefine the Strong Black Woman?
Sisters, we really need to redefine what it means to be a Strong Black Woman. Listen. I long for the day when…
Single and Happy, Except on Valentine’s Day? ASK JANICE
I totally understand why single people dread Valentine’s Day. I get it, I do. But, as I like to remind…
Girlfriends: The Power of Friendships Between Black Women: ASK JANICE
Given the pervasiveness of rape culture, misogyny, and especially misogynoir, I’ve come to believe that we women need more…
How Do You Beat The Holiday Blues? ASK JANICE
Do the holidays have you stressed and pressed? Are you buckling under the yuletide pressure to buy the perfect gifts…