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26 Jun 17

BB&W Exclusive: Candid Interview with MAZELEE #AMBW...

I met Alena and Joe (MAZELEE) while they were at the VidCon Convention in Anaheim. I absolutely love this #AMBW couple, because they are so authentic and humble. Despite major success, they make it a point too interact with everyone. The couple is definitely invited to barbecue! Sometimes you get opportunities to meet people you…

Beauty

24 Jun 17

Hair and Skin Care Products Resurrecting My Life this Summer...

I’m preprogrammed to loved make up and skin care, and I’m always in the hunt for hair and skin care products that are natural and effectiv...

Relationships

24 Jun 17

Fear of Rejection Holding You Back from Swirling?...

It’s been my experience working in this space that one of the chief hesitancies black women have about dating interracially is a fear of rejecti...

Relationships

24 Jun 17

Texting Techniques for the Online Dating Jackpot...

As much as I hate how texting is dominating our communication practices, it’s evident that it’s an integral part of connecting and maintai...

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22 Jun 17

23 Year Old Aspiring Police Officer Hesitates to Date Black ...

The Question: Hey there, I see your videos sometimes on youtube and the videos attract me becayse I’m a white man that is only interested in bei...

Question of the Week

22 Jun 17

BB&W Success! Here’s What Happens When You Follow...

Just this morning I got this note, and I smiled from ear to ear. Hello again! First of all I’d like to send a million thank you’d to you a...

Beauty

21 Jun 17

Tired of Being the Invisible Black Woman? One Woman Shares H...

Continuing on our conversation about how vintage looks of the 40’s and 50’s help reshape stereotypes about black femininity, I’ve br...

Entertainment

20 Jun 17

Last Night’s “Bachelorette”…Is it Al...

Last night Beyond Black & White had it’s semi-weekly live Bachelorette watch party, and your humble host had some…concerns. I’m ...

Health and Fitness

18 Jun 17

Sharing My Big, Fat Weight Struggle…...

I mentioned a while back that I’d received some troubling test results from the doctor’s office about elevated blood sugar levels and the ...

Relationships

18 Jun 17

TriniGirl Slideshow, Plus Open Thread!...

For your viewing pleasure, thanks to Trini! Beyond Black White Weddings from Artisan Photographics on Vimeo. Now that you’re feeling all ...

Relationships

16 Jun 17

The Reason African Women Find it EASIER Than AA Women to Swi...

There was an interesting comment posted under a story we did on Loving Day about African women in interracial relationships versus African American wo...

Beauty

14 Jun 17

Help for those Nasty Dark Circles Under Eyes...

I’m borderline obsessed with keeping my skin looking good while also using non-toxic beauty products that can do more harm than good over time. ...

Relationships

13 Jun 17

QOTW: Confused Black Latina...

Hi Christelyn, I hope this is the right avenue to contact you for advice, so here goes. I had always dated black men prior to my mother meeting and ma...

Relationships

12 Jun 17

Insta Couples We’re Loving this Week, Loving Day Editi...

Whew! Go on Instagram and plug in the hashtag, #LovingDay, and you’ll see a whole bunch of really happy looking swirly couples. Here’s a f...

Interviews

12 Jun 17

Join Us for the Loving Day Live Broadcast!...

Happy Loving Day everyone!! To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the landmark decision that made it possible for our kind of relationships to legally...

Relationships

11 Jun 17

How is it Possible this Woman Feels Unloved?!...

How could a woman who looks like this feel like she is wanted and unloved by the men in her own race? PREE this look!!! The amazing colour of the yaki...

Politics

11 Jun 17

Opinion: Why I Won’t Be Attending the Mixed Remixed #L...

Yesterday my daughter and I got dressed up to go to Downtown Los Angeles to attend the Mixed Remixed Festival, which is a satellite event of LovingDay...

Relationships

09 Jun 17

BB&W Exclusive: “Loving” Author, Sheryll Ca...

Check out the interview we did with Dr. Sheryll Cashin, author of the recently released, Loving: Interracial Intimacy in America and the Threat to Whi...

Relationships

08 Jun 17

Dating: 6 Things You Can Do to Increase Your Chances of Meet...

While online dating has changed the game, it’s not for everyone. Some of you prefer some alternatives. Here’s a few tips on how get your ...

Relationships

07 Jun 17

Could Interracial Love End Racism?...

Georgetown law professor, Sheryl Cashin thinks that interracial love is the cure for racism and white supremacy. I know; some of you are roll...

Beauty

05 Jun 17

How Pinup Girl Look SMASHES Notions of Black Femininity...

I first took a really good look at pinup girl fashion during my last (I mean it, LAST!!) family trip to Disneyland. Once the tickets got to $96 I was ...

Entertainment

05 Jun 17

Wonder Woman a Triumph for Femininity and Feminism...

I knew I wanted to watch Wonder Woman after I’d read a glowing review from the New York Times. It was every bit as good as the paper described, ...

Dating & Marrying Ethnic Men

04 Jun 17

Video: Meet Tonya & Stephen #BWAM...

Check out this wonderful interview I had on our You Tube channel with Stephen and Tonya. They have an amazing story of how they both met in Korea. Ton...

Relationships

02 Jun 17

Happy #LovingDay Weekend!...

Let’s take a moment of thanks to the real MVP’s of #Swirling: Richard and Mildred Loving. Today in New York City thousands of people will ...

Entertainment

02 Jun 17

“Claws” Is More Ridiculous Black Woman Cartoonin...

Someone sent me this clip of “Claws” an upcoming show airing on TNT. A summary: Claws is a midnight-dark, wickedly funny meditation on fem...

Relationships

31 May 17

5 Insta Couples We’re Loving This Week!...

They just had a baby! My heart A post shared by SashaAnya? (@sashaanya) on Nov 15, 2016 at 10:08am PST . We have such fun vlogging around london ☺�...

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31 May 17

Here’s What Happened When I Finally Tried Henna...

I first heard about henna during my nascent natural hair days, and haunted psychologist/hair guru Curly Nikki. She raved about the virtues of henna, h...