'Nati Naturalista Sonya Moore Talks Accepting Her Natural Beauty
We recently sat done with Sonya Moore, co-founder of 'Nati Naturalistas, a Midwest hair care community that encourages African-American...
8 Things You Should Stop Saying to Skinny Black Girls (Like, Right Now)
Throughout my twenty-five years of being a skinny girl, I've heard some really random and bizarre statements from people who may very...
A choice between good and better
I’ve done a lot of praying lately. As I look back and reflect on my life, I wonder if the good I’ve done will outweigh the moments that I...
Work It Girl Fitness helps women find their inner confidence through custom pole dance choreography
(PHOTO CREDIT: girlnextdoorshow.com) Each day a woman is faced with the decision of accepting the woman that stares back at her in the...
She’s Valuable Movement focuses on female HBCU students to drive self worth and confidence
Knowing and understanding how our values and personal experiences affects our actions and emotions can create the building blocks to...
‘My Life Offline’ creator discusses formula for a successful season
There are many adjectives that can describe the work and essence of Maureen Aladin, creator of the new hit docuseries, My Life Offline....
Tanisha Hall inspires young black girls not to fit in, but 'stand out'
The Skinny Black Girl’s Code had the opportunity to learn more about Tanisha Hall, screenwriter of “Sonar.” Tanisha’s purpose is to write...
My Weight Does Not Define My Worth
I can remember being a little girl and people making comments about my weight. Like my mother, I am naturally thin and only came to...
A Little Bit of Love – A Brotha’s Perception of Body Image and Beauty
It's 2015. Now is the time where fat transfers, implants and waist trainers are becoming more and more the standard for black women. You...
My Journey to Radiating Beauty Inside and Outside
Dear Skinny Black Girl, Growing up, I was the only dark skinned girl out of my group of friends. I didn’t think I was pretty; here I was...