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1 week ago | 
21ninety.com | Arielle Clay
In today’s always-connected world, it can still be surprisingly tough to find exactly what you’re looking for. That’s especially true when it comes to discovering Black women-owned businesses. Despite the reach of social media and the internet, these gems often go unnoticed. Fear not! 21Ninety is here to help. Our Village United is a nonprofit founded by Lakeysha Hallmon that’s committed to uplifting small businesses across the country.
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2 weeks ago | 
21ninety.com | Arielle Clay
By the time my baby turned 18 months old, my body looked and felt different. I was about 20 pounds heavier than my pre-pregnancy weight. However, the timing and how that weight showed up were what surprised me most. It didn’t come during the early postpartum fog. Back then, I was running on fumes, barely eating full meals between nursing, pumping and surviving sleepless nights. In that chaos, I actually lost weight.
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2 weeks ago | 
21ninety.com | Arielle Clay
A new study from Yale University’s Budget Lab is sounding the alarm. The report investigates how recent U.S. tariffs are hitting everyday Americans, especially women and lower-income households. The study examines all tariffs enacted through April 2, 2025. It paints a clear picture of just how regressive and burdensome these trade policies may become. According to the analysis, these tariffs act like a hidden tax on consumers, raising household costs across the board.
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4 weeks ago | 
21ninety.com | Arielle Clay
I think it’s important to say from the beginning: I’m a fan of the soft life trend, especially when embraced by Black women. For generations, we’ve been expected to carry the weight of relationships, families and communities with unshakable strength. Softness was often seen as a luxury we couldn’t afford. But, thanks to a broader cultural shift and the growing influence of social media aesthetics, many Black women are finally redefining what they want and need in life and in love.
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1 month ago | 
l8r.it | Arielle Clay
A new beauty concept has caught fire in recent years—especially among women looking to tap into their feminine energy. It’s called the red nail theory and it’s more than just a passing trend. It’s a captivating blend of psychology, nostalgia and soft power. It’s giving main character energy in the most unexpected way. From flirty first dates to surprise compliments at the coffee shop, red nails are making women feel magnetic, noticed and deeply confident.
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1 month ago | 
21ninety.com | Arielle Clay
A new beauty concept has caught fire in recent years—especially among women looking to tap into their feminine energy. It’s called the red nail theory and it’s more than just a passing trend. It’s a captivating blend of psychology, nostalgia and soft power. It’s giving main character energy in the most unexpected way. From flirty first dates to surprise compliments at the coffee shop, red nails are making women feel magnetic, noticed and deeply confident.
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1 month ago | 
21ninety.com | Arielle Clay
Most people heading into maternity leave understand that someone else will step into their role while they’re away. But in the whirlwind of welcoming a new child, that reality can feel like an afterthought—until it’s time to return. When I prepared to come back from maternity leave after having my son in 2023, I couldn’t shake the insecurity. Would I still have a place? Would my temporary replacement be missed more than I was? In my mind, it (wrongly) became a competition of who did the job better.
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1 month ago | 
21ninety.com | Arielle Clay
Gabby Douglas is an iconic figure in gymnastics. The superb athlete captured the hearts of millions with her stunning performances and trailblazing achievements. However, beyond her athletic prowess, many fans are curious about her personal life, particularly her love and family life. Unveiling Gabby Douglas’ Love LifeOn social media pages the star shows glimpses of her life beyond the gym. Still, Douglas tends to keep her private life mostly under wraps. Who is Gabby Douglas’ Husband?
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1 month ago | 
21ninety.com | Arielle Clay
What Meghan Markle is doing with her show, “With Love, Meghan,” is really nothing new. It’s a classic lifestyle and cooking production created by a very wealthy woman. From aesthetics to prop choices to storylines, the show offers the same polished home-entertaining experience we’ve seen from the likes of Giada De Laurentiis and Ina Garten. So why, in this instance, are so many people enraged by what the Duchess of Sussex has done? Many Black women have an idea of what the problem might be.
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1 month ago | 
l8r.it | Arielle Clay
What Meghan Markle is doing with her show, “With Love, Meghan,” is really nothing new. It’s a classic lifestyle and cooking production created by a very wealthy woman. From aesthetics to prop choices to storylines, the show offers the same polished home-entertaining experience we’ve seen from the likes of Giada De Laurentiis and Ina Garten. So why, in this instance, are so many people enraged by what the Duchess of Sussex has done? Many Black women have an idea of what the problem might be.
