Ralinda Watts

The WNBA Deserves Pay Equity. Here's What That Actually Means.

The WNBA draft may be over, but the conversations about it are still swirling.

Women's Tennis Is Leading on Pay Equity, but the Work Isn't Over

Women's History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women who have had to navigate a men-dominated world where systemic barriers and social pressures persist in the boardroom, in the classroom, and on the field.

Naomi Osaka and Other Stars Are Embracing Motherhood at the BNP Paribas Open

Tennis is a demanding sport, but for women in particular, balancing the pressures of motherhood can take it to a whole new level of pressure.

The Glass Cliff Effect and Why Black Women Leaders Are Often "Last In, First Out"

Earlier this month, Claudine Gay's resignation as the first Black woman to serve as president of Harvard sent shockwaves throughout the country, igniting conversations about the role that Black women play as both shield and target for elite institutions.

Why Black Women Are Settling Into the Rich Auntie Aesthetic

As a society, we continue to find new ways to identify ourselves and the way we live our lives.

Affirmative Action Is Gutted, and I'm Tired of Defending My Worth

Back in high school, I remember vividly having to defend affirmative action as part of my final grade for my speech and debate class.

6 Ways to Respectfully Honor Juneteenth This Year

In 2020, many Americans were unaware of the significance of Juneteenth.

Positive Black Birthing Stories Are Not Only Beautiful but Also Necessary

Black Maternal Health Week, founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, is held yearly from April 11-17, bringing awareness to and advancing birth justice for Black women.

Stop Turning Brittney Griner's Release Into a Debate — It's a Win For Black Women

"Insecure" May Be Over, but What It Did For Dark-Skinned Black Women Remains

In late December 2021, the long-awaited series finale of "Insecure" aired, the culmination of nothing less than a cultural phenomenon within the television landscape.

How Veganism Is Rooted in Black Activism, and Why It Isn’t Just For White People

Contrary to who gets visibility within the vegan community, Black people make up the fastest growing vegan demographic.

Long Denied the Spotlight, Black Women Usher In a New Era in Gymnastics

Black women have always elevated the sport of gymnastics, and this past year is irrefutable proof of that.