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.
7 Tips for Better Skin
Here are 7 tips for better skin you don’t want to ignore. As someone who’s suffered from acne for decades, I’m a bit of a stickler when it comes to my skin looking its best. Contrary to what you might think, achieving better skin doesn’t have to be hard or expensive....
Who Are You Listening To?
Who are you listening to? Nowadays, everyone has a platform and a message they want to spread. Whether you realize it or not, whoever has your ear has access to your mind. That’s why it’s very important to vet who you lend your ear to. Personally, there are three...
Are You Ready for What You Say You Want?
We all want more, but are you ready for what you say you want? Most of us think we are, but are we really? Wanting more is fine, but are you prepared for it, if it were to show up? Here are a few things to consider whether you’re ready for what you say you want....
How to Handle Rejection
We’ve all experienced rejection, but very few of us have been prepared on how to handle rejection. When we don’t properly process rejection, it leads to a whole host of other issues such as insecurity, self-doubt and stagnation. Personally, I’ve experienced my fair...
There’s No Shortcut to Success
I’m not sure who needs to hear this, but there’s no shortcut to success. Since we live in an instant gratification society, mainstream messaging loves to bombard us with the idea that success can happen overnight. Just make a social media video go viral and, you too,...
How to Get What You Deserve
You deserve the best of what life has to offer, but knowing how to get what you deserve isn’t always easy. You have the power to make it happen, you just have to know how. Here are a few keys to getting what you deserve: Know What You Want First, in order to...
Why You Should Ignore F*ckery
Nowadays, with foolishness at an all time high and clapping back having become the norm, there are a number of reasons why you should ignore f*ckery. Just so we’re all on the same page, f*ckery is defined as nonsense, foolishness or a waste of time. While it’s...
The Problem with Copycat Culture
Can we come to terms and acknowledge the problem with copycat culture? Have you ever felt like everything is just a different version of the same thing and originality has gone to hell in a hand basket? If you answered yes to this question, there’s a good chance...
Are Your Relationship Goals Realistic?
Are your relationship goals realistic? Recently, I was watching a relationship discussion on YouTube and couldn’t help but feel that many of the women’s relationship expectations were unrealistic. It seemed like they were looking for the right answers to ask, while...
When Was Your Last Relationship Audit?
When was your last relationship audit? We get our eyes and teeth checked and go to the doctor’s office regularly, but how often do we evaluate our relationships? Personally, I believe we should evaluate our relationships just as much. Now, when I say relationships...
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