In this edition of DBW Loves, we highlight Alexandra Elle, author, wellness consultant, and creative. Introduced to writing as a pre-teen, she's been blessing us with affirmations that take your breath away ever since. Don't believe us? Read on. Alex's brand of #BlackGirlMagic is everything.

Inside are 5 self love exercises that are super simple and super relatable. Give yourself 5 minutes of your time to finish these sentences. We promise you'll get a boost to your day! And you're worth it. 

Let's take a break from the craziness of the day and marinate in the pure beauty of Aida Muluneh's artwork. It's Black Girl Magic on a whole other level.

We asked DBWs everywhere to share pictures of us stunting when we went to see "Black Panther". And. Y'all. Did. Not. Disappoint! From Michigan to New York to Philadelphia to California, DBW showed up and showed out! Feast your eyes on some of our beauty! 

Aisha Mohamed loves us and it shows in her art. Feast your eyes on her visual love letters to all Black women. Enjoy. 

For many of us, it is easy to get swept up in the creation of to do lists, reaching for deadlines, squeezing into tight schedules and pursuing big goals. And, indeed, it's valuable to have the conviction to dream grand visions for our lives and overcome the great obstacles before us. But what if...

All too often, we hear about self-care, but it can be hard to know what exactly self-care can mean. In this growing list, Dear Black Women will share some of the tips we've found useful. This list will be expanding so share what you do and come back when you need great ideas. 

For many of us, it is easy to get swept up in the creation of to do lists, reaching for deadlines, squeezing into tight schedules and pursuing big goals. And, indeed, it's valuable to have the conviction to dream grand visions for our lives and overcome the great obstacles before us. But what if...

This is my black girl manifesto / Sometimes I hesitate to stand in my light / But I rather blind the world with my brilliance / than comfort it with my dimness. / There are many ways to serve the world and I have the right to choose which ways feel most in alignment with my own truth. / because truth is:...

We're back at it again! In our 2nd installment of the DBW Series, "Our Wish for Black Women", we come with love from Black women in Detroit to you, wherever you are. Read on for some love. And click here for Part 1, in case you missed. 

Black Girl Joy is REAL: Really REAL. So real that the Black Girl Joy on display in our "DBW Turns Up 2018!" party in Detroit in January inspired this affirmation letter from us to you! Featuring some of our favorite moments captured by photographer Cydni Elledge, we wish the best for you and ourselves now and always.Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! 

As we move into this new year, may we be met with evolutions of our hearts, spirits and bodies. May we look back and say, "Damn. We did that." Here are some words from Black women all over the world to encourage you along the way.

Dear Black Women is not doing the traditional New Year's resolutions. Yup, you read that right. Not. Nan. One. Why? Let's be honest. All too often our New Year's resolutions are unrealistic goals built on the faulty foundations of feeling bad about ourselves...and they often don't last. Instead, we want to explore something possibly more affirming and enduring: Life Evolutions.

Dear Black Women wants to help Cyntoia usher in the New Year with words of encouragement, affirmation and love from all of us! JOIN US by writing her an affirmation inside.

Here's to the love that holds your hand over rocky terrain; that rides and lives with you (ain't nobody trying to "ride or die" haha!); that says "YES!" when everything else may say "NO!". Here's to Resilient Love.

Dear Black Women offers a tender reminder for resilience; not because it is easy or fair, but because we are worthy of making it to the other side and our dreams are worthy of meeting us there. 

Fellow Black women all over the country are rooting for YOU. Yes, YOU. Read on for some of these wishes in our first installation of the DBW Series "Our Wish for Black Women". 

Practice taking care of your precious self. Yes, you. Practice a little each day. Here are some affirmations to help you along the way.

Sometimes the most profound truths are the simplest. This week, dive into exactly that: simple truths that have resonated with us and meant so much. Be encouraged and enjoy. 

You, yes YOU, have permission to be human.To need. To receive. To break. To heal. To rest. To change. To grow. To fail. To triumph. To smile. To cry. To learn. To be.