Nylah Burton
Nylah Burton is a Lifestyle Writer at Bustle, where she covers topics related to mental health, health, social justice, and identity. Nylah also has bylines in New York Magazine, ESSENCE, The Nation, Lilith Magazine, and Alma, among others. Her essays and original reporting on issues pertaining to Jews of Color have been widely circulated. Nylah also works as a sexual assault prevention specialist, where she facilitates community discussions that attempt to dismantle rape culture. She studied Caribbean literature at Howard University. In her spare time, Nylah likes to write mediocre poetry and marathon 2000s-era teen dramas on Netflix. Gilmore Girls is her weakness. She also likes to cook new recipes and spend half her paycheck at the bookstore. You can follow Nylah on Twitter at @yumcoconutmilk. If you’re interested in learning more about Nylah and reading more of her work, check out her portfolio at https://nylahburton.contently.com.
Wellness
The Ethics Of Burning Sage, Explained
Plus, a sustainable alternative.
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How To Help Haitian Migrants On The Texas Border
And why so many are being deported in the first place.
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This Woman’s Plan For Black Women’s Equal Pay? Get Black Women Elected
Glynda C. Carr, co-founder of Higher Heights for America, on finding your path.
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How One Former Educator Made A Business Out Of Supporting Black Entrepreneurs
Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon shares the lessons she’s learned through running The Village Market.
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Black Girls Breathing Founder Jasmine Marie’s Unconventional Approach To Pumping Herself Up
“When I feel like I’m supercharged or excited, I’m not as grounded as I would like to be.”
Life
A Therapist Explains What She Does For Self-Care Before, During, & After A Protest
Life
The FDA Says Your Skin Can Absorb Sunscreen’s Chemicals. That’s Kind Of A Big Deal.
Life
Why You Feel Sad Not Going Back To School In The Fall, Even Years After You Graduated
Life
A New Study Reveals Staggering Stats About Trans & Non-binary College Students’ Mental Health
Life
Experts Say Grief Is A Major Response To The Climate Crisis — Here’s How To Cope
