AYO Magazine

When The Binary Isn’t Enough

Parisian writer Inès Perrot shares her journey of self-discovery and identity. Read More

COVID-19: How Black Women Lean On Building Community During a Pandemic

We explore how Black women rely on building community in the midst of a crisis that's impacted human interaction. Read More

USA WELLNESS

First Person: Happiness After Chaos

After a series of setbacks, author Chenille Cooper evaluates her personal path to current happiness. Read More

MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS

Black Woman’s Renaissance: Release Your Stress

By embracing Social-Emotional Learning and seeking critical resources, Black women are on the cusp of a mental health reawakening Read More

HEALTH LIFE WELLNESS

Black in Berlin: Self-Care as Warfare

Writer Holly Ajala shares how a monthly social collective is helping black women in Berlin facilitate self-care. Read More

HEALTH LIFE WELLNESS

I’m Learning To Be Okay with Doing Nothing

Dr. Loy L. Azalia shares how to navigate this new normal of not needing to stay busy during this time of self-isolation. Read More

HEALTH WELLNESS

A War Within Our Wombs: The Fibroid Epidemic No One Is Talking About

Why are Black women developing fibroids at faster rates? Read a certified nutritionist’s take on this prevalent issue and ways women can combat it. Read More

JOY MUSIC WELLNESS

Why I Can Still Listen to ‘A Seat at the Table’ A Year Later

First-time writer Emma Henry shares why A Seat at the Table is still worth a listen a year after its debut. Read More

CULTURE WELLNESS

8 Black Women Podcasts You Should Listen To During Quarantine

We’ve compiled 8 podcasts hosted by women who look like us you should tune into—covering a diversity of topics and perspectives. Read More

LIFE WELLNESS

Dear Black Women: You Can Do It All— But You Don’t Have To

As Black women, we’re used to getting things done. Often without help, too. But that shouldn’t come at the expense our self-worth and putting ourselves first. Read More

Learning About Eritrean Heritage, One Instagram Post At a Time

AYO’s Top Books of 2020

The Dichotomy of Fatness

#EndSARS: We Dey Fear Police Pass Arm Robber

These 12 Black Women Politicians Show What Global Leadership Should Look Like During a Pandemic

#MarielleVive, Agora e Sempre: Remembering the Socio-Political Impact of Marielle Franco

From My Father’s Hazen, A Lesson In Grief

Dear Black Women: You Can Do It All— But You Don’t Have To

A Mother’s Letter: Musings on a New Revolution

Dear Black Women: You Can Do It All— But You Don’t Have To

A War Within Our Wombs: The Fibroid Epidemic No One Is Talking About

Myths and All: The World’s Obsession With Our Vaginas

Where Are The Black Teen Rom-Coms?

Snapshop: Jade Mitsuko Wants To Be Your Next Top Model

When Black Curls Travel: Healthy Hair in Bali

WELLNESS

When The Binary Isn’t Enough

COVID-19: How Black Women Lean On Building Community During a Pandemic

First Person: Happiness After Chaos

Black in Berlin: Self-Care as Warfare

I’m Learning To Be Okay with Doing Nothing

A War Within Our Wombs: The Fibroid Epidemic No One Is Talking About

Why I Can Still Listen to ‘A Seat at the Table’ A Year Later

8 Black Women Podcasts You Should Listen To During Quarantine

Dear Black Women: You Can Do It All— But You Don’t Have To

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