Some of the most meaningful changes during puberty may not happen in the body alone. They may also happen in conversation. A ...

The woman and girl child of African descent embodies strength, resilience, and untapped potential, yet they remain among the most marginalized groups globally due to the intersection of racial, gender ...

As a researcher and an associate professor at the University of Michigan focused on adolescent development, I’ve spent years studying the unique challenges that Black girls face, particularly when it ...

Imagine an 11-year-old Black girl standing in her school hallway. She has just entered puberty, and her body is beginning to change in ways that make her look older than her years. Despite her tender ...