The story goes that the lyrics to “Black and Blue,” the jazz standard popularized by Louis Armstrong, were written at gunpoint. In 1929, the songwriter Andy Rafaz (born Andriamanantena Paul ...

To Blair Imani, community is inherent to the meaning of womanhood, whereas competition among women is a product of the patriarchy.

Use these rituals for abundance and luck to call in more wealth, health, love, peace, and general good vibes this year.