Paula Patton is the Black “Mission Impossible” G...

Paula Patton’s star has been steadily rising over the years, and honestly, I didn’t know what in tarnation nationality she was when she co-starred with Denzel Washington in Dejua Vu, but since then, she’s been a cast as black-ish in movies like Just Wright and Jumping The Broom. Now she plays opposite Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible and I must gush a little bit, because, well, she’s at least 1/2 my sister.

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Abiola Abrams on Mojito Salad & Love Advice...

I'll tell you one thing, I want this chick's boobs. She's DEFINITELY got the three b's: Brains, Beauty, and Boobies. ...

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Bunny77, Resident BB&W Statistician, Breaks Down Angela...

Last week, writer Angela Stanley wrote a piece for the New York Times about how the widely known and widely negative statistic that 70% of black women...

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BB&W Exclusive: A Chat with the Cute Black Dude Who Tol...

Gotta give whopper props to Carnell Evans (aka 2CentsNow on You Tube) for sticking his neck out and break his fraternity to tell many black women what...

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Farmer’s Market Fresh: Kale Is a Beauty Food!...

It's packed with Vitamin A, C, iron, magnesium, fiber and lots of other good stuff that's wonderful for skin, hair and most importantly, your health. ...

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Friday Funny: Last Week’s Bel Air Party Was Rainbeau H...

Check me out at this wacky, zany, CRAAAZY Bel Air Christmas party....

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Beauty: Dr. Phoenyx On Natural Hair, White Dudes and Black P...

"Since going natural, I’ve noticed a definite shift in male attention. First and foremost, I now get approached more by non-black men than blac...

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Health: Millicent Hunter Shares Her Struggles With Depressio...

Christmas is here. ‘Tis the season when everyone is supposed to be happy. It’s when we reflect on the blessings of the year and spend tim...

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Video: Tenets of BWE and the Value of “Quid Pro Quo...

This vlog was inspired by last week's controversy with Issa Rey, the creator of the hit web series, "Awkward Black Girl." Find out why I think black w...

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Question of the Week: “What Do the Lonely Do At Christ...

Thanks all the brave ladies who reach out to me with questions on Facebook. Your experiences and the input of the sage folks in the BB&W Crew help hun...

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Video: The Loving Truth...

I don't know who this guy is, but he's got my respect. This microscopic group of Ralph Richard Banks-esque men truly DO LOVE black women, so much so t...

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Weak Men Want to Lead? Stop Blaming Women for Your Lameness!...

I just LOVE it when a post inspires another post, like how this one I'm about to do in response to LaShuan Williams' 300+ comment thread that brought ...

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Contemplate This…...

This is what happens when they serve you vodka from the tap....

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Goddess of the Week: Abiola Abrams!!...

Another "goddess" to join our BB&W list of contributors! Who's psyched? I'm psyched! Woot!...

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Hair Success! What Twists and Twists Outs Have Reaped!...

Take a look at what my hair looked like two years ago--12 inches more to waist length!...

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Friday Funny: Guys Whose Accents Make Them 10 Points Hawter!...

Ever thougt a guy was just, "meh" until he opened his mouth?...

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CLICK Challenge Update: I Lost Three Pounds…But…...

I've lost three pounds, but I had to face some "fats."...

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Dr. Phoenyx Austin: Is Your Hair Worth Your Health?...

I remember when I was in medical school and had to speak with a young black patient about her weight and general health. She was an 18 year old girl w...

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LURVES IT! Beautiful Black Women Travelling the World and Li...

This is what you single chicks should be doing! …And how HAWT are they? These women are living the BWE dream–they are maximizing their bea...

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Question of the Week: “Help! I’m in College and ...

I have been a silent lurker for the past couple of months and I have to say that I am really enjoying your site! I just got reading your Question of t...

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Crunk Feminists Need to SIT DOWN and Leave Issa Rae Alone....

Let it be known, unlike CLUTCH magazine, I am NOT a fan of the Crunk Feminazi Collective. I am, however, a staunchly loyal friend, so CFC messed with ...

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LaShuan Williams Breaks it Down With a Little Open Letter Ac...

Wife, mother of three, and kick-arse blogger LaShaun Williams replies to Nojma Muhammad's pathetic attempt to throw black women back to the Stone Ages...

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Forget Lotus Flower. How About African Violet?...

Have the gender roles in America bent and twisted into a tangle, like when when your necklaces get so knotted in your jewelry box you can't see which ...

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What Da Cuss? Po-Dunk Church Bans Interracial Couple?!...

Pine County po-dunk church votes to banned interracial couples from membership, and I say, LET THEM ROT!...

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Friday Funny: Nekkid Yoga Breaks Up Marriages!!...

So my Facebook pal, Lee Moulton, sent me a heart-breaking news. Apparently, NEKKID yoga might have contributed to the demise of Kim Kardashian's sham ...

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Beauty: Dr. Phoenyx Asks, “Are You Down with Co-Washin...

Co-washing: How's it work for you? ...

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Book Discussion: “Is Marriage for White People?”...

The discussion is now open! Here’s my first question just to get the conversation started. Get out your wine and cheese, cuz this is gonna be go...

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Question of the Week: “I’m 23 and I’ve Nev...

"I want to start dating, not get married! I've been a good girl, I think I deserve to have a little fun. Sadly, I wouldn't know how to flirt my way ...

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Once Upon a Time: The Origin of Preference...

A look into the minds of our "Hotties," and how they developed their preference...

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Politics: How Does a BWE Girl Vote in 2012?...

We talk about vetting in our romantic relationships, and the importance of reciprocity. How's that translate into our political ideals?...

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