r/blackladies

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About r/blackladies

The face of Black Women on Reddit. This subreddit is designed to be a safe space. While allies are appreciated, r/blackladies is for Black women. Content and moderation are curated to center Black women, prioritize community safety, and promote respectful on-topic discussions. Join our discord! https://discord.gg/QgxU2bcyva

The community at a glance

r/blackladies is a Subreddit for Women's Health with roughly 180K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 8th largest community in the Women's Health topic page.

Roughly 36K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Black, Looking For A, and Hair. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention book recs, best glueless hd wigs, and skincare recs.

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Established 2012
180K Members

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Yearly: +36K members
Growth: +25.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 2K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 5K members
  • 2021: 50K members
  • 2023: 35K members
  • 2024: 27K members
  • 2025: 30K members
  • 2026: 20K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. “Single moms can’t teach boys how to be men”
    2. Help me narrow these down 😭 Which photo is the strongest?
    3. Help Should I pursue a JD or Masters in Litigation and Legal Studies at 65yrs old?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    “Single moms can’t teach boys how to be men” · Help me narrow these down 😭 Which photo is the strongest? · Help Should I pursue a JD or Masters in Litigation and Legal Studies at 65yrs old?
    4
  • Pain & Anger
    4 posts in the past month
    1. It’s so draining to be on the internet now because everything is racist
    2. I just need someone to tell me it’s gonna be okay
    3. I did it. I quit my job :(
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    It’s so draining to be on the internet now because everything is racist · I just need someone to tell me it’s gonna be okay · I did it. I quit my job :(
    4
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Heading to a Polo Match and need help
    2. Help me dress for body type and build a wardrobe...please
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Heading to a Polo Match and need help · Help me dress for body type and build a wardrobe...please
    2
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. I did it ladies! I put my dark fantasy book up for pre-order
    #4
    Self-Promotion
    I did it ladies! I put my dark fantasy book up for pre-order
    1

Topics

  • Black
    72 posts in the past month
    1. The Beauty & Magnetism Of Black Women...
    2. 'I don't date black women bc they are x" THANK GOD! ❤
    3. Tired of black girl luxury tiktok
    #1
    Black
    The Beauty & Magnetism Of Black Women... · 'I don't date black women bc they are x" THANK GOD! ❤ · Tired of black girl luxury tiktok
    72
  • Looking For A
    41 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For A
    41
  • Hair
    40 posts in the past month
    1. Natural Hair Journey
    2. Crazy what a new hairstyle can do to your attitude
    3. Hair journey is so so discouraging sometimes
    #3
    Hair
    Natural Hair Journey · Crazy what a new hairstyle can do to your attitude · Hair journey is so so discouraging sometimes
    40
  • Tired
    30 posts in the past month
    #4
    Tired
    30
  • Beauty
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Michelle Obama is the epitome of grace and beauty
    2. The Beauty & Magnetism Of Black Women...
    3. Korean ownership, Black dollars. Let’s talk about Beauty Supply Stores
    #5
    Beauty
    Michelle Obama is the epitome of grace and beauty · The Beauty & Magnetism Of Black Women... · Korean ownership, Black dollars. Let’s talk about Beauty Supply Stores
    22

Flair

  • Beauty/Fashion/Hair 💅🏽 👩🏾‍🦱
    39 posts in the past month
    1. happy belated juneteenth and happy 4 year locaversary to me!
    2. 25th Birthday Outfit
    3. Joy Sunday is my current style inspo
    #1
    Beauty/Fashion/Hair 💅🏽 👩🏾‍🦱
    happy belated juneteenth and happy 4 year locaversary to me! · 25th Birthday Outfit · Joy Sunday is my current style inspo
    39
  • Just Venting 😮‍💨
    38 posts in the past month
    1. Leave Black women who grew up around white people alone
    2. I enjoy getting ready to go outside more than being outside sometimes
    3. Most annoying person in my office said something funny today.
    #2
    Just Venting 😮‍💨
    Leave Black women who grew up around white people alone · I enjoy getting ready to go outside more than being outside sometimes · Most annoying person in my office said something funny today.
    38
  • Fit/Face Of The Day 💃🏾
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Me and my fro, that's all. 🪮
    2. Went to my first summerween rave and had a blast! And even met Michael Jackson. 🕺🏿
    3. Worked on Juneteenth- but hope you ladies enjoyed this special day 🫶🏽
    #3
    Fit/Face Of The Day 💃🏾
    Me and my fro, that's all. 🪮 · Went to my first summerween rave and had a blast! And even met Michael Jackson. 🕺🏿 · Worked on Juneteenth- but hope you ladies enjoyed this special day 🫶🏽
    18
  • Media & Entertainment 🍿🎶
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Tems performing Me & U at the Obama Presidential Center grand opening
    2. Yall I would let this man do unspeakable things to me
    3. Cosplayer / Content Creator Highlight: Eze Nwamaka Crystal (Cryschans Cosmos)
    #4
    Media & Entertainment 🍿🎶
    Tems performing Me & U at the Obama Presidential Center grand opening · Yall I would let this man do unspeakable things to me · Cosplayer / Content Creator Highlight: Eze Nwamaka Crystal (Cryschans Cosmos)
    17
  • Positivity/Uplifting 🎉
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Michelle Obama is the epitome of grace and beauty
    2. The Beauty & Magnetism Of Black Women...
    3. Shoutout to the neurology tech that took the time to scrub adhesive off of my scalp so I wouldn't have to do an extra wash day!
    #5
    Positivity/Uplifting 🎉
    Michelle Obama is the epitome of grace and beauty · The Beauty & Magnetism Of Black Women... · Shoutout to the neurology tech that took the time to scrub adhesive off of my scalp so I wouldn't have to do an extra wash day!
    16

Product recommendations

  • book recs
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What type of books (book genre) do you like best? And pls share a book title in that genre that you wld suggest to others?
    2. What type of books (book genre) do you like best? And pls share a book title in that genre that you wld suggest to others?
    3. Looking for Book Recs
    #1
    book recs
    What type of books (book genre) do you like best? And pls share a book title in that genre that you wld suggest to others? · What type of books (book genre) do you like best? And pls share a book title in that genre that you wld suggest to others? · Looking for Book Recs
    3
  • best glueless hd wigs
    2 posts in the past month
    1. ISO BEST GLUELESS HD WIGS help a sista out!
    2. ISO BEST GLUELESS HD WIGS help a sista out!
    #2
    best glueless hd wigs
    ISO BEST GLUELESS HD WIGS help a sista out! · ISO BEST GLUELESS HD WIGS help a sista out!
    2
  • skincare recs
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for skincare recs
    2. Looking for skincare recs
    #3
    skincare recs
    Looking for skincare recs · Looking for skincare recs
    2
  • laser hair removal recs
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Laser Hair Removal Recs in LA
    2. Any laser hair removal recs in NYC/NJ area?
    #4
    laser hair removal recs
    Laser Hair Removal Recs in LA · Any laser hair removal recs in NYC/NJ area?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/blackladies for?
Best for Women's Health enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/blackladies free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/blackladies have?
Roughly 180K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/blackladies on?
r/blackladies runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/blackladies cover?
On the Hive Index, r/blackladies is organized under Women's Health.
How do I join r/blackladies?
You can join r/blackladies by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Women's Health communities like?
Communities for women discussing health, fertility, wellness, and shared experiences. Reddit hosts some of the largest general forums for women, with more specialized Discord servers for specific health topics like infertility support and professional organizations serving healthcare workers.
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