We Out Here: Black Women Thriving, Surviving, and Shaking the Table

POPSUGAR is celebrating the breadth and diversity of black women by creating a space for you — and us — to be seen. We Out Here is a place where you will discover everything from the best black-hosted podcasts to accompany your morning commute to beauty brands that give back and how to find a therapist who has your best interest at heart and manage your mental health (because that's super important, too). We recognize the triumphs and the heartbreaks because, for better or worse, we win and lose together. Not only are we out here, but we're not going anywhere, either.

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It's Lit: 49 Women on What They Love Most About Being Black

CULTURE + LIFESTYLE

Black Women Formed the Democratic Backbone That Helped Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Win

by Brea Cubit 08/11/20

These Teen Activists Met Through Twitter and Organized a Protest of Over 10,000 People

by Karenna Meredith 09/6/20

This Video Shares 5 Tips Explaining How to Be a Better Ally to the Black Community

by Chanel Vargas 06/6/20

How You Can Help Demand Justice For Breonna Taylor on What Should've Been Her 27th Birthday

by Victoria Messina 04/6/20

Meet Ella Jones, the First Black Mayor — and First Woman Mayor — of Ferguson

by Victoria Messina 04/6/20

Michelle Obama on George Floyd's Death: "I'm Exhausted by a Heartbreak That Never Seems to Stop"

by Karenna Meredith 30/5/20

These Brides' Harlem Renaissance-Inspired Garden-Party Wedding Was Filled With Love and Tradition

by Zara Patel 29/6/20

This Photographer Believes Everyone Is Sexy in Their Own Skin — This Shoot Proves It

by Zara Patel 19/6/20

These Brides Eloped on the Steps of the New York Public Library, and It Was Magic

by Zara Patel 10/6/20

If You Loved Amanda Gorman's Inaugural Poem, You Can Preorder Her First Children's Book

by Kate Schweitzer 22/1/21

Lupita Nyong’o’s Bestselling Children’s Book Is Now an Audiobook She Narrated Herself

by Chanel Vargas 22/1/21

As a Black Mother, I Spend Every Day Worried For My Son

by Elizabeth Ayoola 01/9/20

Growing Up Biracial Made Me Feel Like I Never Fit In, but Now I'm Changing That

by Adele Stewart 31/8/20

Hey, Your "Black Friend" Here — Stop Using Me

by Leenika Belfield-Martin 28/8/20

50 Black Travel Influencers You Should Be Following on Instagram For Major Wanderlust

by Nneya Richards 19/6/20

ENTERTAINMENT

Good Trouble's Zuri Adele Talks Normalizing Black Joy, Romance, and Everyday Lives Onscreen

by Mekishana Pierre 27/3/21

This Harpist's Songs Are So Heavenly, She Was Scouted to Perform at the Grammys

by Chanel Vargas 18/2/21

On Our Radar: It's Time to Give Dominique Fishback Your Full Attention

by Grayson Gilcrease 12/2/21

Megan Thee Stallion Delivers Sexy Staging of "Savage Remix" and "Body" on The Late Late Show

by Brea Cubit 11/12/20

Chloe x Halle Give Us Divine Harmonies During Their Billboard Women in Music Performance

by Brea Cubit 11/12/20

Marsai Martin Becomes the Youngest Executive Producer in History: "I Done Broke a Record"

by Brea Cubit 01/12/20

Mariah Carey Shares Adorable Video Celebrating Easter With Her Kids: "Gratitude For All!"

by Alessia Santoro 10/4/23

If You Aren't Following the Blood & Water Cast Yet, It's Time to Slam the "Follow" Button

by Monica Sisavat Solís 24/9/21

You'll Want to Transfer to Parkhurst After Seeing These Photos of the Blood & Water Cast

by Kelsie Gibson 23/9/21

Filmmaker Gabrielle Gorman on the Power of Authentic Storytelling: "Don't Limit Yourself"

by Chanel Vargas 10/3/21

9 Major Reasons to Love Meghan Markle (If You Don't Already)

by Monica Sisavat Solís 05/3/21

23 Meghan Markle Quotes That Will Inspire the Hell Out of You

by Monica Sisavat Solís 05/3/21

FASHION + BEAUTY

See Megan Thee Stallion's Natural Hair

by Danielle Jackson 3 weeks ago

Treating Hyperpigmentation on Black Skin, According to a Dermatologist

by Aimee Simeon 29/2

23 Box-Braid Hairstyles For Your Protective-Style Vision Board

by Ariel Baker 07/12/23

Knotless Box Braids Are All Over Instagram

by Danielle Jackson 23/3/23

Yes, Black People Do Need Sunscreen

by Leah Simpson 25/2/23

Ciara Goes Platinum Blond to Ring In the New Year

by Ariel Baker 13/1/23

65+ Black-Owned Fashion Brands to Shop Now and Forever

by Sarah Wasilak 16/6/23

40 Black-Owned Jewelry Brands to Instantly Upgrade Your Collection

by Shelcy Joseph 17/6/22

Issa Rae Is the Queen of Casual Style on Insecure, and These Outfits Prove It

by Nikita Charuza 16/9/21

HEALTH + WELLNESS

The 5 Mind-Bending Gymnastics Skills Named After Simone Biles — Including Her New Vault

by Samantha Brodsky 02/10/23

Mya Hooten's Floor Routine Sends a Powerful Message — and It Will Give You Chills

by Samantha Brodsky 14/4/22

Watch Derrian Gobourne Shine in Her Perfect-10 Missy Elliott Floor Routine

by Samantha Brodsky 07/3/22

MORE STORIES

23 Box-Braid Hairstyles For Your Protective-Style Vision Board

by Danielle Jackson 07/12/23

Rihanna Wants to Put Out a New Album "This Year": "It'd Be Ridiculous If It's Not"

by Kara Kia 09/3/23

What Black Women Need to Know About the Egg-Freezing Process in the UK

by Kelle Salle 17/1/22

Summer Olympics 2021

Simone Biles Opens Up on Instagram About the "Twisties" in Gymnastics: "I Can't Even Fathom Twisting"

by Samantha Brodsky 30/7/21

Knotless Box Braids Are All Over Instagram — Here's What They Are

by Danielle Jackson 06/7/21

Victory! Simone Biles Sets Yet Another Record With Her 7th National Championship Win

by Samantha Brodsky 07/6/21

Naomi Osaka Withdraws From French Open After Being Fined For Skipping Press Conference

by Samantha Brodsky 31/5/21

40 Black Beauty Brands to Invest in Right Now (and Always)

by Nateisha Scott 21/4/21

Relieve Your Cramps and Stomach Pain With Arianna Elizabeth's Gentle 25-Minute Yoga Flow

by Samantha Brodsky 22/2/21

Lizzo Shared Bikini Photos Taken a Year Apart, but Her Message on Self-Love Is Most Powerful

by Samantha Brodsky 09/2/21

Dumbbell Exercises

Got Half an Hour? Try This Fat-Burning, Lower-Body Dumbbell Workout

by Samantha Brodsky 18/1/21

Shimmy, Flip, and Blow a Kiss: Watch This Gymnast's Prince-Inspired Floor Routine

by Samantha Brodsky 11/1/21

Cardi B Just Made History With Her AMAs Win For Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Song

by Kelsie Gibson 23/11/20

Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion Has Some Good News: She's Releasing Her Debut Album This Month

by Kelsie Gibson 12/11/20

Celebrity Interviews

Oprah Speaks to the "Extraordinary" Significance of Kamala Harris as Vice President-Elect

by Kelsey Garcia 12/11/20

I Love Strength Training, but These Pilates Workouts Have Me (and My Abs!) Hooked

by Tamara Pridgett 02/11/20

11 Natural-Hair Experts Share the Homemade Hair Masks That They Are Loving in Lockdown

by Kara Kia 31/10/20

British Celebrities

Good Hair: British Hairstylist Charlotte Mensah's Best Tips For Growing Afro Hair From Her New Book

by Kara Kia 28/10/20

Lizzo Celebrates 6 Months Being Vegan: "Love Yourself at All Stages in Your Life"

by Jenny Sugar 14/10/20

Megan Thee Stallion Speaks Up For Black Women in Op-Ed: "We Deserve to Be Protected"

by Victoria Messina 13/10/20

Celebrity Interviews

Ella Mai Discusses Her Upcoming Album and Artistic Evolution — Prepare to Be in Your Feelings

by Brea Cubit 06/10/20

Serena Williams Has Been Criticised For How Her Body Looks, but She's "Really Thankful" For All It's Done

by Tamara Pridgett 06/10/20

#ShareTheMicUK: Everything to Know About the Campaign Amplifying Black Women on Instagram Today

by Victoria Messina 01/10/20

Celebrity Interviews

Lizzo Doesn't Want to Be Associated With the Body-Positive Movement: "Being Fat Is Normal"

by Samantha Brodsky 25/9/20

Here's How Charlotte Mensah Became 1 of the Most Sought-After Black Hairstylists in the UK

by Kara Kia 15/9/20

Out of 10,000 Applications, Glossier Selected 16 Businesses For Its Grant Initiative

by Jessica Harrington 03/9/20

Beyoncé Celebrates Complexities in Complexion With Melanin-Rich Video For "Brown Skin Girl"

by Mekishana Pierre 24/8/20

Cardi B Released Official WAP Merch That Will Make Your Credit Card Weak

by Kara Kia 20/8/20

Celebrity Interviews

Megan Thee Stallion Dishes on Her Powerhouse Aura, Meeting Beyoncé, and Upcoming Projects

by Brea Cubit 06/8/20

Here's What to Know About The Fulani Braid Hairstyle Beyonce Wears in Black is King

by Danielle Jackson 04/8/20

Cardi B Reveals Her Homemade Natural Hair Mask That's Great For Curl Definition

by Kara Kia 01/8/20

Michelle Obama to "Explore Meaningful Topics" in New Spotify Podcast Launching This Month

by Brea Cubit 17/7/20

10 Michaela Coel Quotes to Inspire You to Be Unapologetically Fierce and Follow Your Dreams

by Monica Sisavat Solís 17/7/20

Tiwani Heritage Is the Recyclable Hair Extension Brand Owned by 2 Black British Mums

by Kara Kia 15/7/20

50 Black Travel Influencers You Should Be Following on Instagram For Major Wanderlust

by Nneya Richards 07/7/20

130+ Books by Black Women That Should Be Essential Reading For Everyone

by Corinne Sullivan 07/7/20

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