By Essence ·Updated November 18, 2021
Now more than ever before, Black women are not only putting their mental health first, but recognizing the life-changing, soul-moving power of saying “no.” In our final issue of 2021, we’re reflecting on this Year of Radical Self-Care by celebrating the women who publicly said no to societal expectations and yes to themselves.
Simone Biles, Nikole Hannah-Jones, and Lizzo each appear on the front of our November/December
