The Chronicles of Narnia – Great Reading!...

Since you've got some extra time off......

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Free Wheelin Bob Dylan Had A Secret Black Wife and Daughter...

Did you know Bob Dylan had a secret, very BLACK wife?...

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“Blerds”: The Rise of the Black Nerd Movement...

There's a new trend gaining ground in the black community, and it has nothing to do with rapping, gold teeth, and sagging pants. ...

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Question of the Week: “do you think it’s unnatur...

Her family is putting on the pressure, and it's not helping that she's not getting attention with the men she desires....

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FINALLY! Salon Results at Home! Here’s How I Did It...

The shine is unbelievable, and my hair doesn't feel the least bit brittle or dry....

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On DOMA: Are We Defending Marriage or Hate?...

Does marriage really need defending? And, if so, from what? Other kinds of marriage, like maybe interracial marriage? Sounds a lot like hate to me......

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Why Are These Bitter Chicks Hating On Michael Ealy Because H...

News about "Think Like a Man" star Michael Ealy secretly married a non-black woman was posted today on the Essence Facebook fan page. My girl Rasheda ...

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Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings...

A traditional Hungarian dish......

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The Lame Aunt’s Guide to Last-Minute Christmas Toys...

Lame aunts, you know who you are. It's five days till Christmas and you still having gotten a gift for your adorable little niece or nephew because yo...

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SwirlQueen: Blasian Love in Asia...

It may surprise some that American sisters and African sisters are also living happily in Korea with their husbands and children....

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Go Ultra Feminine for the Holidays...

So them how strong being soft can be....

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Beware the “I haven’t found the right one”...

Don't be like the hamster who runs on the wheel, huffing and puffing and going nowhere....

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Still Time!!! 10 Fab Holiday Fitness Gifts...

This holiday season, why not be a catalyst for REAL change in the life of someone you care about, by giving the gift of health? ...

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(Almost) Tangle-Free Twist Out Technique!...

A common problem with fine-haired naturals is knotting at the ends which leads to breakage. I'd given up twist outs altogether because of this problem...

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Poll: Which are You, “Black Woman” First, or ...

How you see yourself affects just about every aspect of your life, so it's worth thinking about....

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Romancing an Introvert: Striking Up a Conversation...

I’ve recently come to terms with the fact that I am an awkward, black, female introvert....

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Cheer up! Black women have much to celebrate because the tim...

Another day, another study on black women and interracial dating that sounds a little depressing. BUT these studies should not be taken as the receive...

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The Ultimate Exercise Motivation (Arthur Did It. What’...

Set an intention for my exercise for the coming week. And then act on it....

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Examining the Trend: The REAL Reasons Why Black Women and Wh...

Study Says White men (still) view black women through the lens of the Mammy, the Jezebel, and the Welfare Queen....

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The “Scandal” Effect: Black Women on Television...

The success of Scandal has made it even more of a lucrative idea to other producers. Finally, black women are being looked at as viable can...

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Don’t Be Duped By Damaged Males: Not All Men ...

Even if I were to believe that all men were sexual-harassing creeps at heart, why would I accept this as a reality that is not worth changing? Clearly...

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This Week’s Football Wrap-Up. Just Read It and Repeat ...

The Dec. 10 edition of Monday Night Football featured a matchup of two of the top teams in the American Football Conference. At least that’s how it ...

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White Guy Asks, “Am I Dating the Wrong Black Woman?...

I got this note from someone who reached out to me on Facebook. Here goes......

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The Next Time Someone Says Newtown Is Not a Political Issue,...

It is highly likely that this person is hallucinating and will tell you the sky is iridescent green or maybe yellow. It is this type of a-political th...

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Have We Completely Lost Our Humanity? Connecticut Elementary...

Did I just hear Bill Handel say "elementary school," like, with young kids, like...babies? Killed?...

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“Authentic Blackness” and More GAT-DL Co-opting&...

Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has said that he basically wants to be known as a quarterback and not be defined as an African American quarte...

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