Peanuts, PEANUTS? What The Hell, RNC?!...

It was bound to happen at the Republican National Congress, wasn’t it? Bigots and racists find a comfy, fluffy place to nest in the GOP, and while the guys in charge probably find them annoying and embarrassing, they are tolerated because, frankly, those old geezers need their votes.

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Return of the Beta-Disguised-As-Alpha: A Word on Passive-Agg...

*rubs face slowly, sighs irritably*...

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Not Again?! Christmas Countdown Begins After Labor Day....

It's August 30 and there's only 117 days until me and The Hubster drain the coffers almost completely bare....

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Reality Show Fatigue: What Ever Happened to the Cosby’...

Current Pop-Culture representation is working against us. Not for us....

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Color for Your Undertones–How to dress Red-tones...

I am back folks for the second installment (3 &4 coming soon) of how to dress for your undertones. Last week we covered color for yellow tones and thi...

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Photo(s) of the Day/Night: Me and My Buddy Matthew Hussey, a...

Yes; Mr. Get-The-Guy Hussey is gorgeous. Take it in--I know many of you are panting right now....

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African American Women in the Olympics: Doing Themselves and...

From an American standpoint, this marked the first time MORE women medaled at the Olympics than men. The ladies came, saw, and conquered in epic fashi...

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Question of the Week: “My African Wife Is Mistreated B...

Rainbeau notices his West African wife is often mistreated by African Americans. Here's my take on why I think this is happening....

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Video: Skinfolk Ain’t Always Kinfolk–Culture Oft...

A common misconception that I often hear from (mostly) black people is that somehow having the same skin color automatically means you will enjoy a sh...

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VintageNarcissa: Not All Progressive Black Women are Beyond ...

One thing I really enjoy about Beyond Black and White is that it’s a safe space for black women who do not fit the norm. As we've witnessed in recen...

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Must See Video! Marriage, Sex, & Swirling: A New Yorke...

Check out my buddy, Veralyn Williams did on marriage and swirling in the Mid West... ...

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Dr. Boyce Watkins Thinks Welfare of Girlfriend-Beater is Mor...

True to your name, Tony Farmer, you just got a crash course in sowing and reaping....

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What “You Didn’t Build That” Really Means...

Elizabeth Warren, Chairperson of the Congressional Oversight panel and challenger to incumbent Scott Brown for the Massachusetts United States Senate ...

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Got mixed Kids? You Might Be confused Like Me!...

How will we handle boosting our light-skinned mixed daughters' self-esteem while being honest about their privileged status?...

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Ever Heard, “You Should Write a Book?” My Agent ...

You've always wanted to. Your friends and family have nudged you, but you didn't know where to start. Now my super-awesome agent, Regina Brooks, break...

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Morning Coffee Read: SMUT in the A.M.!...

Okay ladies and gents, this is some juicy stuff from my Facebook friend, author, Tiana Laveen. Her erotica book, “When Saint Goes Marching In,” sh...

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BB&W Friday Funny Rewind!...

Can anyone relate?...

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Product Pick: Ever Heard of Sea Buckthorn Oil?...

It's good for your skin, girly parts, heart, liver, guts and immunity. It was recently blessed by the great Dr. Oz as a fat-fighting supplement....

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The Housing Market is Rebounding. So What’s That Mean ...

A BB&W woman maximizes her opportunities in all aspects of her life--even and especially the financial....

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Joe Biden’s “Unchain” Statement: Harmless ...

Republicans are saying Biden is pandering....

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The Secret Sex Lives of Teenagers: Of Hidden Pearls and the ...

As women of color, we must ask ourselves, why does society fear budding sexuality? Sexual development goes hand in hand with walking upright, learning...

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GASP!! Paul Ryan Dated a Black Girl…What Does That MEA...

Since folks keep asking me to read the tea leaves, here's what I think about Paul Ryan having a black college sweetheart....

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Natural Hair and Stretching…To Do it, Or Not?...

I'm sweating the technique......

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Oprah’s Interview With Rihanna: The Negative Impact of...

Is Rihanna's relationship with Chris Brown the result of her relationship with her father? ...

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Leona’s Love Quest Part XIV- Afros, Glow-Sticks, and Bein...

"It would be easy for me to always write these articles from a positive and upbeat perspective. I could pretend that I have no bad days, no faults, a...

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BB&W Exclusive: “Corset” Editor, Arielle Lo...

Whew! It's gonna get hot in here......

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