Author: Queenie McLean

Black Women’s Health Imperative Taps Emmy Winners Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tabitha Brown to Help Destigmatize Menstruation in the Groundbreaking Film, “Me Period”

Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) announces Me Period, a documentary highlighting critical intergenerational discussions on puberty, menstruation, and health discovery. Highlighting conversations between families of all types, the film also features insights and stories from actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and author Tabitha Brown, alongside their daughters, Ivy “Coco” Maurice and Choice Brown. Inspired by the groundbreaking 1987 […]

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A “Magical” Experience with Viral Bridal Dress Designer, Kelsey Hall

by Queenie McLean Ava Laurenne, named after the owner’s daughter, is a Fredericksburg, VA, bridal boutique, owned and operated by Wendy and Gabe Rivera. On Friday, October 27, 2023, Wendy Rivera and African-American and Italian-born fashion designer Kelsey Hall, from Haymarket Virginia, created an experience that was nothing short of “MAGICAL.” Kelsey debuted ” The […]

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“Biscuits and Love”

by Queenie McLean Some are “single and loving it”, while others are “single and sulking”. Some marriages are flourishing and fulfilling, while others are hanging on by a thread. Regardless of where you are, rest assured, “LOVE” is available and attainable. Now, let’s explore six valuable ingredients to creating and maintaining the “HEALTHY LOVE” that […]

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