One New Mother Asks,”Is It Best To Stay Natural and Na...
I’m a new mom and I thought the worst thing I would encounter at five months is teething, but because of my baby’s West African roots, combing her hair could be a top contender. photo 2 I was mistakenly under the impression, (as I have been with several things so far) that I wouldn’t have to worry about that for at least a year, but my child has hair covering every inch of her big circumference. The good news is with baby oil, a wide toothed baby comb, and above all, distraction in the form of breastfeeding, we are able to get through it. But I couldn’t help but wonder if our journeys going to be more difficult if I stay reserved on my stance to never give her a relaxer.
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Thinking Of Moving Abroad? Better Find Out Who’s ̵...
This may be one of the THE MOST INSIGHTFUL infographics for the single ladies...lol...
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White Model in Black Face (or Black Body), a New Fashion Sta...
In the March edition of Numéro, a prominent international fashion magazine, white 16-year-old model, Ondria Hardin, poses in full-on, full-bodied bro...
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Spring Staple: Three Ways to Wear an H & M Blazer...
Every season there is always a staple piece to have in your closet to wear with just about any and everything. This SS2013 is no different. The bigges...
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Quvenzhané Wallis Is Called A Nasty Woman’s Vagina By...
The Onion is stinking to high heaven on this one......
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No African American Nurses To Care For My Baby! What The Cu...
A white racist father instructed her supervisor that he did not want any African American's caring for his sick baby. The hospital complied and even p...
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Swirling in History Oscar Night!...
Eletha Finch was so gracious and humble accepting her late husband, Peter Finch's Oscar. It is logical that the widow of an actor should accept any aw...
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For the Fellas Hot for Dating Black Girls, Take This Expert&...
Not sure if you ladies are aware of the INCREDIBLE amount of non-black men lurking on this blog. Why are they here? Research and intelligence gatherin...
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Becoming Kerry Gabrielle Michelle...
Some women have "it" and some just don't. By "it" I mean the motivation, willpower, and means to become women who everyone admires, emulates, and reve...
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Leona’s Love Quest Part XX- The Cost of Being Single in A...
In such a marriage and family-oriented society, I don’t see any kind of accommodations for singles happening anytime soon and black women are still ...
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Swirling in History Part Seven: Mahala Lynch Davis...
Mahala Lynch Davis, married her former slave owner Isaac P. Davis in 1857. On the right is their daughter Martha Davis Wilson (b. 1848) holding her b...
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Damaged vs. Damaged Beyond Repair vs. Work-in-Progress: What...
Question: What are some other ways to differentiate between someone who is "damaged beyond repair" and a "work in progress"?...
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Why You Should Care About the Fact that Lil’ Wayne Has...
I know: The last thing in the world you want right now is to read another post about rapper Lil Wayne and his issues of READ MORE
A Self-Proclaimed ‘DBR’ Black Woman Reaches Out ...
"Admitting this openly is something that I wouldn’t normally do, but I guess I felt it had to be said openly to someone in the hopes of preventing o...
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Day 20 of 28 Days of Heart Health: Healthy Living Idea Swap ...
Share your secrets, get a prize....
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SOCIAL GRACES 201: Home Gathering Raises Your Relationship S...
Small, intimate gatherings give an excellent opportunity for the single men to observe your domestic skills in entertaining and interacting as a hoste...
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Why Should Black Women Be Saved? Because We Are Worth It!...
Culture has dictated for over 400 years that black women are property, of low grade and value, and are more male than female. That mindset, although ...
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Swirling in History Part Five: Agatha Alphosin Ganteaume...
Blasian love in the 19th Century......
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Serious Question: Why Can White Women Get Married Five Minut...
They marry, divorce, and get remarried faster than a jackrabbit getting a quicky behind the bushes. Why?...
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Kym Worthy, Detroit Prosecutor, Still Going Through Thousand...
The Wayne County NOW Board of Directors named Detroit Prosecutor Kym Worthy one of the 2012 Feminists of the Year, and the board bestowed upon her the...
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Schlub-Hotty: Three Looks, One Raggedy T-Shirt....
Bet you didn't know I could be so creative with a white t-shirt, huh?...
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Question of the Week: Twenty-Something Law Student Parched i...
She is law school, and is seeing many of her white schoolmates dating, mating and beyond. But there's only slim pickings for her....
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It’s Winter, So What — Brighten Up...
This just in: Winter is here for another 5 weeks but that's ok. Even though we find ourselves in the grips of one of the coldest winters on record doe...
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“The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter — And...
Twentysomethings are more confused than ever, and their confusion is partly due to receiving well-intentioned, but ill-informed and inaccurate, advice...
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State of the Union Address: Pomp and Circumstance or Prolifi...
Last week, President Obama performed one of his annual duties by delivering his State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress. Democra...
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Why I’m Using My Platform to Endorse Lenny McAllister ...
It's a big feat, and I'm hoping with all my might that my friend, Lenny McAllister will win the congressional seat that has opened since Jesse Jackson...
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Monogamy Isn’t A Condom: What You Don’t Know
It isn't enough to pretend that your being with one guy is enough to save your life and your womb. Because it's not. Get tested often, and always use ...
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Come Hither: Moving On After a Loss (A Very Final Conclusion...
I'm not crazy and it wasn't a hopeful presumption on my part or a case of mistaken identity. Puffy was running back up the block towards me; he gra...
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Chef Bob: Split Pea Soup with Ham...
A delicious pea soup recipe with ham and seasonings. This tasty soup provides a hearty meal that includes meat and vegetables in one dish. It is grea...
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Rapper Lil’ Wayne discovers that there is a line in th...
Amazing--Jesse Jackson says NOTHING about these rappers degrading black girls and women. But when "Lil Rat" insults a Civil Rights icon, he flexes his...
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