S. Helena and Naveen’s Challenges and Triumphs, Part 2...
I had the opportunity to interview S. Helena on her three-year marriage with Naveen. Some of you may remember her from one of Christelyn’s in-depth video series, The Pros and Cons of Dating Asian Men. She graciously agreed to be featured in an article and has even suggested future subjects for article features. Thank you…
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What do YOU want to read on the blog?...
Hello and welcome, BB&W Readers! This is just a quick little blog hoping to engage with our regular visitors and welcome any new guests! Ho...
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Should couples split the cost of an engagement ring?...
Written by Nicole J. Here I am again, writing a blog after seeing some nonsense on Facebook. I came across this poll on my feed a while back (names le...
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Break Up With Blackistan, I’m Bored...
Written by Nicole J. I love writing, and even more so, I love writing about topics surrounding black women. Being a black woman, I can add my own insi...
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How to respond to unwanted male attention...
Written by Nicole J. Since the dawn of time, women have received unwanted advances from men. In days of old, the tried and true line “I have a boyfr...
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Bond Actresses. Black Bond Actresses....
Written by Nicole J. Three black women made James Bond related news this month, one for rejecting a role in the decades-long James Bond franchise, ano...
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Dear Black Women: Stay true to your relationship deal breake...
Written by Nicole J. Relationships are hard. Even though the Internet has made the world smaller, it can still be difficult to meet “the one”. If ...
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What tips do you have for a marriage minded 30-something?...
I wanted to ask a question about getting back into the dating game after a long hiatus. What’s the best way to start dating again after about a 1 an...
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Hott Bollywood Actors You Need to Know...
Written by Saran Lawson I would like to dedicate this thirsty piece to a few Indian actors I’ve seen in Bollywood films. It’s an excuse for me to ...
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Black Women, Hair, and Swirling...
It’s always the objectively unattractive ones that have something slick to say about black women’s hair. Some nobody I had never heard of until to...
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Pink Pill Spotlight: Naomi’s Dating Strategy, Part 3...
In this interview, we are concluding our first Pink Pill Spotlight. We are diving deeper into black women’s experiences dating abroad and the best s...
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Pink Pill for College Girls: Beware the Pitfalls of Social M...
With the advent of social media, any random thing that comes to mind or an event best kept under wraps can be broadcasted to millions of people in rea...
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Samantha and Freddie: He Knew From the First Date – Pa...
I was delighted to interview Samantha and on her relationship with Freddie. Their relationship will be the first “blatino” couple we feature. I ho...
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Father Beats Young Daughter for Being Sexually Active –...
Written by Nicole J. Another viral video is making its rounds this week, featuring a black male beating his reportedly 12-year-old daughter for having...
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Trini and Jay’s Love, Part 2...
Today’s article continues on our spotlight a new couple, Trini and Jay. Trini was so kind as to speak with me about her 26-year marriage to Jay. Thi...
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My thoughts on who SHOULD play Prince Eric...
Written by Nicole J. Now that Princess Ariel has been cast in the remake of The Little Mermaid, focus now shifts to who will play her prince, Eric. I ...
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Introducing Trini and Jay, Part 1...
Today’s article is focused on a new couple, Trini and Jay. Fun fact: She is actually a writer on this site! Trini was so kind as to speak with me ab...
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Disney Brawl Postscript: How Toxicity Flourishes...
Written by Nicole J. Apparently no charges were pressed following the Disney beat down that happened earlier this month, and that is a testament to ho...
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Couple Crush! Katie and Philippe: A Strong and United Love, ...
In this article, we will continue to share the story of our first couple from France. Thank you, Katie and Philippe, for doing this interview with me....
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Couple Crush! Katie and Philippe: He Found His Black Pearl, ...
In this article, we will welcome our first couple from France. Katie has graciously agreed to discuss her marriage with Philippe. I hope you enjoy t...
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At 46, So Many Lessons…...
Next week I’ll be 46. And you know what? I’m sooo good with it. I’ve learned so much, and I still have so much more to learn. Here’s 10 Things...
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Hot Take: If Prince Eric was black…...
Written by Nicole J. The casting choice of Halle Bailey to be in the latest Hollywood remake, The Little Mermaid, has stirred up every social media pl...
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No Bargaining: You Either Want It Or You Don’t...
Earlier this week, I was speaking to a woman who wants to lose about 60lbs. She’s been trying to lose the same 60lbs. for over a year. Even hyperten...
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Throwing Hands at Disneyland: A Look at the Latest Brawl...
Written by Nicole J. This Disney brawl got me heated so there is cursing in this blog. A family outing at Disney Land devolved into Animal Kingdom whe...
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90 Day Fiance: The Curious Case of Nicole and Azan...
Written by Saran Lawson I feel like 90 Day Fiance is one of those shows people watch but don’t actually realize other people watch it too. It’s li...
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My Thoughts on the #CucumberChallenge...
Written by Nicole J. Another week, another group of black women publicly broadcasting themselves in the basest, poorest, worst of lights. Apparently t...
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Black Women, Forgiveness and Chris Brown...
Written by Nicole J. Kelly Rowland recently posted on noted abuser Chris Brown’s Instagram saying “we love you Chris” following the latest furor...
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Chris Brown and the Black Women Who Support Him...
Written by Nicole j. Let’s start with a story. Not too long ago, my husband found himself on his personal Instagram account that lay unused for many...
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Bananas, Ice Cream Cones and Phallic-ies...
Written by Saran Lawson Like most Americans, I love ice cream. The Quicktrip not far from my house happens to sell a decent ice cream cone for 49 cent...
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Dear Black Women: Toddlers Don’t Need Hair Extensions!...
Written by Nicole J. I love YouTube and probably spend way too much time on there. From book reviews to makeup tutorials, there’s something for ever...
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