About Nzuri Noire
Nzuri means beautiful, in Swahili. Noire means black. Nzuri Noire is a media platform created to serve, inspire, affirm and delight Black women through thoughtfully curated content. Launched in 2021 by founder Jessica R. Simmons, Nzuri Noire was intended to be a safe haven for Black women. Nzuri Noire was also intended to be a space that focuses on and caters to Black women’s needs. “Our issues and needs are so unique they can”t be addressed from a one size fits all approach,” says Simmons. “I didn’t see enough platforms that were seriously addressing our needs so I created one. We’re so much more than just hair and celebrity news.
Five Signs You Need to Leave Your Job
There will always be signs you need to leave your job. Please don’t ignore those signs – pay close attention to them. You always want to leave a job by choice and not by chance. I’m 100% for being the master of my own fate. You have the right to choose yourself and...
The Truth About Forgiveness
The truth about forgiveness is that it’s probably not what you think it is. People like to portray forgiveness as hugging your enemies, putting up with and tolerating nonsense or the like. Well, I have a different take on forgiveness. Buckle you seatbelt because this...
If You Want Better You Have to do the Work
Don’t let these new age “gurus” and experts fool you – if you want better you have to do the work. As a believer, I wholeheartedly agree that faith without works is dead. You can hope, wish and pray all you want, but once you’ve done all that, you have to do the work....
Building a Life You Love
Building a life you love isn’t easy, but it’s damn sho’ worth it. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it. How do I know? Because for the first time in a long time, I can actually say I love my life. No, it’s not perfect and no, I don’t have everything I want, but...
How to Handle Conflict
In this day and age, it’s important to know how to handle conflict. Whether it’s a friendship, business matter or romantic relationship, conflict is a regular part of life. Conflict isn’t necessarily a bad thing though. It can actually be a good thing, especially if...
Sis, You Don’t Have to Settle
Ladies, we’re well into the 2022, but one message I hope y’all get loud and clear is this – Sis, you don’t have to settle. If you found yourself settling in the past, we’re not bringing that into 2022. Whether it’s a job, a relationship or whatever, your days of...
Nude Bras for Black Women
Until recently, nude bras for Black women were non-existent. How many times had you needed a nude bra option, only to come up empty? Thankfully, several of our sisters saw the problem and came to the table with solutions – for us, by us. The next time you’re in the...
Stop Asking Black Brands for Discounts
With Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday right around the corner, it seemed like the appropriate time to have this much needed conversation – stop asking Black brands for discounts. This week alone I’ve seen no less than three, small Black-owned...
Delayed Doesn’t Mean Denied
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but delayed doesn’t mean denied. Many of us have had most areas of our lives mapped out for a long time. However, despite our best efforts, some of those plans haven’t manifested just yet. When your plans don’t go as planned, you...
Get Over the Need to be Liked
If you want to live a happy life you have to get over the need to be liked. Focusing too much on other people’s opinion of you is a waste of time. You can’t control how others perceive you, so why bother? You can’t please everyone so there’s no point in driving...
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