inspiration, stories, motivation, life, success, determination, quality of life, Barbara Hillary

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – The Barbara Hill...

  I stumbled across this video of the fabulous Barbara Hillary a couple years back and revisited it today.  As a relationship coach, I meet many women who don’t think they could go across town alone.  Some will call their mothers for something as simple as breaking a necklace, or have a fit if they can’t…

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movie, trailer, Quvenzhané Wallis, Jamie Fox, remack, adoption, orphan, Broadway, musical, white girls, black girls, Hollywood, actress, Annie,

Have You Seen the Adorable “Annie” Trailer Starr...

“Annie” was one of my most-loved movies of all time. I introduced my children to it and it’s a pleasure we share together. I must ad...

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Time to Reactivate the Friday Funny: “Who Would You Bo...

It’s been a loooong time since we’ve done, “Who Would You Boink,” and we haven’t done it since Livefyre allowed for comm...

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Really, Nicki Minaj? What Are You Trying to Prove?...

I was over at one of my favorite guilty-pleasure gossip sites and saw these photos of Nicki Minaj all-the-way-nekkid self posing dripping wet so all h...

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privilegios de los blancos, la expectativa, la enfermedad mental, los adolescentes, los padres, los niños, los medios de comunicación, white privilege, expectation, mental illness, teenagers, parents, Rachel Canning, children, media,

Rachel Canning, Girl Suing Her Parents for College Tuition J...

Have you been following the story of 18-year-old college student, Rachel Canning, who is suing her parents, demanding that they pay for her high schoo...

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Kurt, Quintana, dating, Youtube, romance, series, Swirlr, Jordan, mixed marriage, black women, date non black men, interracial, advice, experts,

It’s Here! The First Episode of “Swirlr”...

Sorry for the delay, but worry not, lovelies…here’s the first episode. I had a lot of fun with Kurt and Quintana. Both are young, and both...

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dating, relationships, mating, swirling, For Hariet, black women dating outside their race, bi racial, mixed relationships, black women white men, asian men, jealous, BWE, blogs, hatred, shade, gossip, lies, defense, choices, options, lifestyle, parenting, families, community, black love, marriage prospects,

Confessions From a Woman Struggling with Her Sanity…Ca...

Writing has always been my escape from life. I understood, at a very early age, that no one really gave a fuck about what happened to me. My job as a ...

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citrus, humor, comedy, funny, California, tree, lime tree, health, fruit, lemons, limes, garden, water, drinks, benefits,

Strange Fruit…But It’s Still Good For You...

So I went out to my lime tree this morning and found this… And somebody had a dirty mind and did this… And then The Hubster did this…...

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hate,politics, Sterling, NAACP, NBA, sports, plantation, money, donations, sell out, black organizations sell out, money trail, racist rant, forgiveness, abuse, pop culture, racism, industry, news, media, organization, boycott, social media, racism, black men, stupidity, bed wench, white men, mixed marriage, shit haters say, black men hate black women dating out, black men hate black women, talking shit, stupid black guys, black women haters, youtube, video, powerless, resentful, bullying, comments,

Sh!t Haters Say to Discourage Black Women From Dating Out...

Attention haters, I have a confession. I only engage you in conversation in order to do the following: To demonstrate how much of an idiot you are, to...

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wedding, inspiration, mixed marriage, couples, interracial, swirling, fashion, style, wedding dress, lavender,

Lovely in Lavender: Claire and Phil...

Look at Phil and Claire’s beautiful wedding photographs.  It seemed very well planned, simple and elegant.  I found these on Hitched.  Enjoy ...

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culture, music, art, oscars, black man, entertainment, Oscars, Pharrell, Happy, positivity, people, Billboard, hit music, producer, black women, urban music, inspiration,

Dear Black People, Can We Support More Songs Like This?!...

Okay I’m loving Pharrel right now. He killed it at the Oscars last night, and I loved how Lupita jumped in to get her grove on! Yes; Pharrel loo...

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Monday Punday # 26...

Monday-Punday #26   Ah, the limerick – 5 lines of delightful nonsense (often ‘unclean’) – thus:   And now for the &#...

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Lupita Nyong'o, best dress, Oscar's, Prada, gown, Hollywood, award, television, 12 Years a Slave, best dressed, fashion, style, icon, black woman, beautiful, inspiration, red carpet look,

Oscars Best Dressed List: Spring 2014 Preview...

Your dreams are definitely valid, and everyone dreams of the Oscars. As America and the rest of the world gather around their TV sets to see what beau...

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The Root, British born, Lupita Nyong'o, Steve McQueen , black women, allies, culture, politics, power, networks, support networks,

Judge Not An Ally By Their Skin Color or Whom They MarryR...

OMG…wow…super-duper congratulations to Lupita!! As Lupita Nyong’o tearfully accepts the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress an...

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The “Brown Girl” Academy Awards…Who Took t...

About the most interesting part of the Oscars is the fashion. That’s why I watch…otherwise I’d be watching last week’s Young a...

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QOTW, dating, video, advice, black women, curious, flirting, workplace dating, does she like me?, youtube, white men, swirlr, swirling, interracial, mixed dating,

QOTW: White Guys Asks, “Does My Gorgeous, Black Co-Wor...

The question: On the 3rd day of my new job I met the most beautiful and sexy woman I have ever met. She is black. It was very brief and before I jette...

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SMASHBOX, Gorgeous Spill, Lori Taylor , Cory Bishop, makeup, beauty, trends, style, black women, inspiration,

You Saw it Here First! Make Up Trends for the Oscars…L...

I don’t know about you, but I’m totally disinterested in who gets what award for the Oscars tonight. I’m more into what everyone wil...

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culture, race, ethnic, names, children, blended families, racism, discrimination, privilege, society, employment, stigma, dating, relationships, insight, black men, options,white men, black women, dating, interracial marriage, blended families, relationships, romance, flirting, advice, reader question, looking for love,

What’s In A Name?...

From time to time we discuss names black Americans give their children.  I have seen some pretty outlandish names encroached upon innocent children ...

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From ‘Fro to Flat Iron: Carol’s Daughter Monoi i...

Last night I decided to straighten my hair to change my look up a bit while filming “Swirlr.”  You guys know I’m all about rocking ...

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divorce, gossip, Paula Patton, celebrity, Hollywood, interracial, break ups, DBR, Robin Thicke, video, performance, regrets, black woman, white man,

Latest from Robin Thicke: “I’m Just Trying to Ge...

Well it looks like Robin might be seriously regretting how much he’s been acting a fool. Like I mentioned in an earlier post, Robin has always t...

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Soufflé, cheddar cheese, cream, ramekins, butter, flour, milk, egg whites, chocolate, vanilla, bacon, scallions, cooking, dining, entertaining, meals, recipes, cooking,

Cheddar Bacon And Scallion Souffle...

Cheddar Bacon And Scallion Soufflé Soufflé is a lightly baked cake made with egg yolks and beaten egg whites combined with various other ingredients...

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Tyrese gibson, instagram, dating, DBR, weak men, easy women, relationships, dating, mating, quality, suckers, sexual economics, resources, competition,

Tyrese Gibson Speaks on DBR Men “They Love Low Standar...

What will it take for some women to realize that some dudes just aren’t worth having? The comment section will routinely blow up during conversa...

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A Rose by any other name: Pastel Pink Beauty Trends SS 2014...

This is my ode to pink. A color, that if I were put into as a child, I’d scream bloody murder. I hated the feminine soft color, so Barbie, so gi...

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Why are Black Women Mocked If Their Non-Black Mates Don̵...

I remember having conversations with some of my black girlfriends back in the day (way before I knew I’d marry interracially) about what it would ta...

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dating, mating, mixed couple, advice, video, Youtube, QOTW, flirting, black women, white men,

QOTW: “How Can I Tell If He Likes Me?!”...

The question… I enjoy watching all of your videos!! I am black and 19 years old. In a couple of weeks I will  be 20 years old. I live in Alaba...

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La Vie En Rose SS 2014 Trends...

We all know the movie, well, that is if you are a 70s or 80s kid. You know the scene when Andie walks into her prom wearing that cute pink dress she c...

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Shawn Miles , Youtube, video series, dating, game show, reality show, hosting, event, Swirlr, dating, mixed relationship, press, photos, media, partners,

Four More Days…The First Episode of “Swirlr̶...

Yes you heard it right, it’s just three more days (FEBRUARY 28) until the FIRST EPISODE of “Swirlr” is set to run. The Hubster was s...

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Robin Thicke, Paula Patton, celebrity, marriage, divorce, gossip, rumor, mixed marriage, swirling, biracial, open relationship, black women, white man, Hollywood, Miley Cyrus,

Oh Sh!t…Robin Thicke and Paula Patton Divorce!...

Well I guess some rumors you can believe, especially when they come on like a torrent. On the heels of Robin Thicke’s success with his latest al...

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Mizani True Textures Curl Recharger, Marlana, Makeup Geek, skin care, makeup, beauty products, black women, inspiration, hair care,

Product Picks: This Photo is Brought to You By…...

Soft and scented Mizani True Textures Curl Recharger The product claims to be a lightweight cream and gel combo, that revives curls and gives them bou...

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Swirling In History: Vintage News Clippings of Couples Who D...

We don’t need Black History Month to know about swirling black women throughout history.  But since it is February, and I like history I though...

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