As Summer comes to close (despite it never really happening besides this last minute heatwave in September), it feels like the perfect time to reflect on the articles that have had the biggest impact and imprint on you, our beloved readers. 

This Summer, love lessons were huge hits, from life after divorce, to dating a man decades younger and more. It wasn’t just learnings in love that really hit home; reading about the experiences of black British expats across Europe & the Middle East has also captured black women’s attention. 

You’ve also embraced articles that questioned the pop culture topics of the moment. Whether it was when our Founder questioning if Barbie’s rebrand was really for black women, or when writer Michaela Makusha exploring the ramifications of the allegations against Lizzo for plus size black women, pop culture reads will always strike a chord because the conversation is complex. 

And of course, subjects that are perfect for the group chat such as What Black Women Need To Know About The Wegovy Weight Loss Drug and the Ugly Side Of Pretty Privilege made the most read articles of summer, because where else will you find those stories with black women at the centre of the discussion?

These are the 15 most read stories on Black Ballad published this Summer. We hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed writing & commissioning them.