Sista's In Spirit

7 Reasons Why We Must Stop Using the Label “Strong Black Women"

Words shape narratives. Narratives shape expectations. Expectations shape how Black women are seen, supported and allowed to exist.

The label “Strong Black Woman” may sound like praise, but it often becomes a cage. It places women on emotional pedestals while denying them softness, vulnerability, protection and the freedom to be fully human.

This feature explores seven powerful reasons why this label must be challenged and retired. It highlights the emotional labour, the cultural burden and the silent harm that can arise when resilience is assumed rather than supported.

This is not about rejecting strength. It is about redefining it on Black women’s terms.

It’s Time to Reintroduce Yourself,  Boundaries Are the New Self-Love

There comes a time in every woman’s life when she must pull the curtains back, take a long look in the mirror and whisper to herself,  “No more.”

No more over-giving. No more over-explaining. No more stretching yourself paper-thin for people who would not break a sweat for you. That moment when you reclaim your power is what Mary J. Blige is serving in this post. It's not anger, it's alignment. It's not bitterness, it's boundaries. And it’s long overdue.

For too long, we as women, especially Black women have been conditioned to dim our light, smooth our edges and smile through discomfort to make others feel safe, even at our own expense. We have been told that setting boundaries is “selfish,” that saying no means you are difficult and that standing firm means you’re “too much.” But let us…

Midweek Reset

Releasing Negative Energy

Even if Monday slipped by, it is never too late to begin again.

Every moment is a new opportunity to think a new thought, choose peace and invite joy.

Take this as your midweek reset, breathe deeply, release the tension and realign with your calm. Whether you listen to uplifting music, clear clutter, journal your thoughts or visualise a bright light washing away stress , every small act is an affirmation of self-love.