Black Women Are Taking Over The Slopes In Style
“Yes, we do ski—and don’t be startled.”
As A Black Woman, Honoring Ramadan Is A Worth-It Challenge
Navigating the sacred month of Ramadan is a multifaceted journey of self-discovery, community engagement, and empathetic reflection.
How Amber Guyton Centers Interior Design On Black Joy
“There’s just a level of comfort in seeing yourself in your space.”
With Ma’wa Collective, Muslim Women Find Comfort And Community Outdoors
“It’s a niche, untapped market that serves a community that’s been underserved for so long.”
Sweet Travels: Osaka, Japan
Searching for your next great adventure? This Sweet July series taps top travel enthusiasts to share first-hand insight into their ventures across the country and world, so you know exactly what to expect and how to prepare once you book your ticket. Wishing you safe—and sweet—travels! Today: Andrea Bossi shares her top tips for vacationing […]
Here We Are Again
This piece is the runner-up of the Sweet July x Girls Write Now Contest: Passing Down Our Stories. Writer: Chanelle Ferguson; Illustration by Asma Al-Masyabi. Read the first-place piece here. A tradition that has been passed down in my Jamaican family is fear of choosing self.Waking up to rise into a new day thinking of someone […]
Deliberately Feathered
This piece is the winner of the Sweet July x Girls Write Now Contest: Passing Down Our Stories. Writer: Kayla Misa; Illustration by Asma Al-Masyabi; Editor: Joanna Szeto. Read the runner-up piece here. I was four when my parents presented our first rosaries to my twin brother and I. Before us dangled, two child-sized wooden […]
Grace, Gratitude And Gut Instincts: Ayesha’s Fourth Act
Sweet July’s founder is navigating her fourth pregnancy with fresh energy—by calling on her spirituality, leaning on loved ones and, above all, trusting herself. She shares the wave of emotions guiding her journey. For so many years, Stephen and I thought we were done. We said, “Three, that’s it, we’re not doing this again.” And […]
Scaling With Soul: Beatrice Dixon On Building A Business Support System
As the CEO, founder, and chief innovation officer of The Honey Pot Co., Beatrice Dixon is rewriting the rules of feminine care. And as her multimillion-dollar business flourishes, she realizes the need to authentically evolve alongside it.
Shades Of Disconnection: A Granddaughter’s Struggle With Tradition And Identity
I’m unmarried and have no kids at 26. My grandmother married at 14 and gave birth at 16. We struggle to relate to each other’s different lives.
The Pressure To Procreate
Couples resist norms that say you aren’t a “real family” without kids or that there’s a single way to become parents.
The Age Of The Auntie
The modern-day “auntie” has taken on a fresh vibe, but the role has always been invaluable to the familial ecosystem.