Who Owns a Black Woman’s Womb?...

Despite the fact that a lack of being married is usually the result of a man not asking, it has been typically expected that the black women bear sole responsibility for having children by men who never had any intention of marrying them. And so black women are expected to accept, without complaint, a series of catch-22s:

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More Interracial Couples Than Ever, But…Why Are Less T...

One look on most any busy street and you're sure to see at least one or two mixed race couples together. More and more, younger people are crossing co...

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Thank the Heavens For Alternatives for the Upcoming Cold Sea...

As the last vestiges of summer release that last death hacks, I'm left a bit melancholy. Not because the warm, sunny Southern California weather will ...

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Soaps: Interesting Interracial Love Triangle on The Bold �...

I am an unapologetic soap fan, and while I know the stories are almost always absurd, I just can't help watching. Everyday I have my lunch around the ...

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Fashion: Bradley Bayou’s “The Science of Sexy...

Ever buy an outfit without trying it on because you just knew it would fit, only to be disappointed, not because it wasn't your size, but because it j...

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Monday is Punday....

More groan-worthy puns for your enjoyment......

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So Crazy We Couldn’t Make This Up: A Hebrew Isrealite ...

ome people think that in 2013, sites like Beyond Black & White aren't necessary because, hey, interracial marriages and have been legal in most states...

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Film Review: The Sapphires...

Did you know the U.S. Army hired entertainers for the troops during the Vietnam War? Did you know one such group of singers – The Sapphires – hail...

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Lets Talk Movies...

Hello folks! I go by CAPT SMOOTH at BBW and I've enjoyed the many topics here but I tend to stick around the Off topic thread because we can open up a...

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New Fresh & Clean Off-Topic Thread!...

    Try not to get it dirty....

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Study Confirms that No Matter What I Do, Haters Will STILL H...

I have a few trusted advisers in my inner circle who semi-regularly have to talk me off the ledge, because I have a small but vocal cadre of haters wi...

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Want to Curb Your Spending? Study Says Shopping In High Heel...

Who knew your Jimmy Choo's could help you shop smarter? ...

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Cathay Williams: The Only Black Woman Buffalo Soldier...

Private Cathay Williams was the only woman to serve in the US Army as a Buffalo Soldier. On November 15, 1866 she enlisted in the Army as a man. Willi...

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Reflections: It was MLK Day. Are You Living the Dream?...

Are you living YOUR dream? If not, what steps are you taking to make it happen? ...

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Miley Cyrus Isn’t the Only Dingbat Co-Opting What She ...

Yes, as a white girl who is a protected species, she has the ability to pick and choose what part of "black culture" she wants, a la carte. And when s...

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Go East, Young Woman: Coping With Pre-Travel Abroad Jitters...

As some of you may know, I've been wanting to go abroad for a couple of years now. I only started actively planning within the past few months. Though...

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A Review: The Low Carb, High Fat Cookbook...

The people who rep the author of the "Low Carb, High Fat Cookbook" must be lurking on this blog, because they sent me a review copy of this book and w...

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Long-Time Swirl Vet, Robert DeNiro Stars in New Mob FilmR...

Long-time swirler and eternal Italian stallion, Robert DeNiro is back at what he does best--doing mob movies. The Family, starring him and Michelle Pf...

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Apple Season Approaches, Check Out this Healthy, ‘Good...

If you're dying for something sweet without wanting to kill yourself afterwards, then this is a must-try....

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Check Me Out on “Art of Charm’s” Pick Up P...

Jordan and I got together for this podcast on interracial relationships, and guys, you'll want to take a listen to this one....

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Monday is Punday...

SirLoin, his noble cheesiness......

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QOTW: “Should a Woman Ever Play Down Her Accomplishmen...

I got this question from a pretty successful friend of mine, and it took me a while to answer because I wanted to make sure I wasn't coming from a pla...

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Get Your Ten-Guy Quota in One Night at The Standard Hotel...

Definitely NOT the place to go to hide in your hotel room......

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Weekend Read: “To Whom Much is Given” A Novel...

Summary: Success has a price and sometimes loved-ones become collateral damage. Avery Benjamin is a beautiful, 30-something, talented New York City co...

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The Curse of Thug Culture...

I think things would be much better for Black people if thug culture would just disappear. Wouldn't it be great if you could turn on the radio or TV o...

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On The Death Of Christopher Lane...

I see no reason to be optimistic about the damning statistics or current racial climate in this country. Are you ready to deal with it?...

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