Sisters from AARP

Oct 7, 2024 | sistersletter.com | Harriette Cole |Real Talk

Do you wear shapewear daily, on special occasions, or not at all? Share your thoughts in the comments below. When I was growing up, I remember watching my mother get dressed in the morning. Almost always she first reached for a whole-piece undergarment—what was called a girdle at the time. This foundation set the stage for everything to come. It was smooth. She trusted that it would hold in just the right places and ensure that clothing would glide over her body just so.

May 1, 2024 | sistersletter.com | Jina DuVernay

Are you a Bridgerton fan? Who's your favorite character? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Dearest Gentle Reader,With everything going on in the world right now I can use all the joy I can stand. I'm betting that you can, too! That is why I enjoy “Bridgerton” on Netflix. I love that producer Shonda Rhimes and director Tom Verica feature an array of beautiful melanin in the historical romance.

May 1, 2024 | sistersletter.com | Tracy E. Hopkins

What's your favorite summertime activity? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Are you looking for some frugal fun this summertime? Well, allow us to be your city guide. Mark your calendar and save the dates for some of the best free and fun things to do this summer – from Juneteenth and Pride celebrations, to food, music and arts festivals – taking place in your city, a city near you or a city worth traveling to. All events are free and open to the public.

May 1, 2024 | sistersletter.com | Claire McIntosh

Do you have a favorite author or a favorite genre such as nonfiction, suspense, romance, mystery, fantasy or historical fiction? share your thoughts in the comments below. “I wanted to write a fun beach read that makes you laugh a little, surprises you a lot and has lots of Jersey in it,” explains the author. serious subject—the double standard in community and emergency response when Black women versus White women go missing—gets a suspenseful treatment that leaves mystery fans satisfied.

Apr 24, 2024 | sistersletter.com | Tamara Holmes

Have you patronized a sister-owned business? Do you have or want a side hustle? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Business ownership may not be for everyone – but don’t tell that to Black women. Not only are we the queens of the side hustle, but we’re opening full-fledged businesses at a higher rate than any other group. And between 2019 and 2023 – despite the pandemic – our businesses saw revenues increase on average 32.7 percent compared to 12.1 percent among all women-owned businesses.