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Congrats, David and Iman, for 22 Years of Wedded Bliss!...

I remember when it was announced that David Bowie and Iman were a thing, and that that grew into a marriage. It was the early 90’s, and interracial marriage between black women and white men was virtually unheard of. I consider them one of the pioneers of the movement that encourages black women to find…

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Essence Excludes Gabrielle Union’s Interracial Romanti...

I have to admit, I never saw Think Like a Man. And most likely, I won’t be spending my change to see Think Like a Man Too. But let’s for t...

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Low Carb, Hight Nutrition: Roasted Carrot and Leek Soup with...

My beauty garden is going strong and the carrots and leeks I’ve been growing are ready to harvest. I’ve been trying to think of creative r...

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Interracial Couple Speaks Candidly About Public Onlookers...

It’s funny. I never really know who all follows me on my You Tube channel…apparently there’s quite a lot…and when I get a free...

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Oakland Paul: Two Women Badly Beaten, Only One Gets National...

I have nothing new to say. Just sharing my observation of an obvious truth.  A truth I am just now learning to notice. It is the painful truth of dis...

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Are You Vulnerable to Job Discrimination?...

By Tammy Ghalden From all of the research I have read, my answer to the above question would be “yes.” However, there might be some explanations I...

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Oh. My. Gawd. Lupita N’Yongo and Her Bikini Body. Tips...

Here’s a little inspiration we could all use at the summer months come upon us. Lupita N’Yongo has one of the most beautiful bodies I have...

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Just As Good as Hair Vitamins: Why You Should Be (Growing) a...

I planted cabbage for the first time in the late fall, unsure what those little dark-brown seeds would actually amount to anything. I usually skip cab...

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Have You Checked Out Sienna Mynx’s Top-Rated Book, ...

Over the next few months you’ll notice that BB&W will become a central hub for reviews, profiles, and giveaways of interracial fiction feat...

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Does Your Face Look Good Naked? Three Natural Products that ...

Just finished an all-natural facial. This photo is untouched and unedited. As you can see, I’m kinda sleepy. This is right before my bedtime. Th...

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Coming Down from the Mount: Lay Off the Mods!...

I have sat by too long observing the anti-moderator sentiments, snide comments and outright contempt for the folks who help keep this site clean and f...

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Watch a Bunch of Black Women Cheering as Their Pastor Shouts...

My inbox has been peppered with messages about a sermon rendered by Pastor Jamal Bryant called “I’m My Enemies Worst Nightmare.” (yes, they wro...

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Biker Gang Rolls In to Protect Maya Angelou’s Funeral ...

Generally I’m a little scared of biker gangs. It’s rare that I hear news about them and say, “Woohoo, rock on, you leathery scary pe...

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12 Proven Benefits for Eating an Apple a Day…...

The U.S. Apple Association just provided this useful reminder of how amazing apples are to your health. Remember, opt for organic apples because of th...

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EarthJeff: Swirling on Planet Earth Part 14 – The Journey ...

  Yes, silly old EarthJeff is back.  Life is not about the destination, it is about the journey.  While I hate quoting Miley Cyrus… it is abo...

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QOTW: White Woman Asks, “How Can I Get My Family to Ac...

While this question is from a white woman dating a black man, the advice is universal for all interracial combinations. We dedicate an entire chapter ...

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#Trending: Black + White = Art Deco Chic...

    It is rare that two colors so opposite go so well with each other. Unlike any combination in the color spectrum, black and white –...

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Shore to shore: is dating for Black women across the Atlanti...

By:  Carla Ford Have you ever considered if you lived in the UK, would men of others races be more openly receptive in showing their attraction towar...

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Lavern Cox Graces the Cover of TIME Magazine: Speaks on Race...

There is no question that Lavern Cox is setting the world on fire. This African American beauty is one of the break away stars of Orange is the New Bl...

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Man Candy Monday: Sexy Men Doing Yoga...

I must admit, I like a man that is in tune with his body. Athletes and health conscious individuals are more than likely to have what I desire, namely...

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LMAO! Organic Gardeners Spoof Blackstreet’s “No ...

You know I’m all over this one!!! Check these folks out at Peaceful Belly Farm....

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And This is Why We Still Talk About Black Men On Beyond Blac...

People often wonder why this site sometimes discusses the relationships black men have with black women. The criticism is often, “If you’v...

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How Growing What I Eat is Getting Me the Body I Want...

I’ve noticed that as my garden grows and changes, my body shrinks. I’m spending a lot of time taking care of what I’m growing and ea...

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“Swirlr” Series Finale…Think It’s Go...

There’s a bunch of twists and turns in this one. Take a look and let’s discus!...

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Letting Matthew Hussey Take on ‘The Question of the We...

I get a lot of letters from women who are asking my advice about a guy they’ve built up really large in their minds. It’s like these women...

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Pella’s Rebuttal: When Women are the Misogynist....

By Pella I penned my last essay to start a discussion about the entitlement to women’s bodies, which (whoooo) it sure did create a discussion. O...

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New Music POSITIVE Hip Hop from Arrested Development...

Some of you know that I’m friends with Speech Thomas, head of the legendary and iconic Arrested Development. He was a strong supporter of our No...

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RIP Maya Angelou: A Phenomenal Woman Has Left the Building...

Famed poet, activist, and author Maya Angelou has died at the age of 86. We send her family, friends and the literary community our heartfelt condolen...

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Just in Time for Loving Day, Moguldum Studios Releases ̶...

I have to admit I was SCURRED to tell you guys I was in a new documentary called, The Swirl, only because the parent company, Moguldum Studios, publis...

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Five Reasons to Grow Berries this Summer...

If you’ve never gotten a chance to taste a berry fresh off the vine still pulsing with life and full of flavor, I’d venture to say youR...

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