black women, dating, relationships, online dating, interracial, swirling, fear, over 40, cougar, potential, black men, fear, frustration, advice, QOTW,
Question of the Week
22 Jan 14

QOTW: Black Woman Wonders About Interracial Dating After 40...

The Letter… Hi Christelyn, I came across the BB&W website chance through a FB friends repost of a picture from the Interracial Dating Central FB page. I’ve been looking through the website and at some of the YouTube videos and I’m glad I came across them. I will be 40yrs old in February and I…

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Yakamein, beef stew, food, recipe, Creole, Chinese, noodle, beef, eating, food porn, cooking, entertaining, regional, cuisine, New Orleans, traditional, Chef Bob,
BB&W Recipe Exchange
21 Jan 14

Chef Bob: Yakamein Recipe (New Orleans Style)...

Yakamein (Ya-Ka-Mein, often pronounced Yakamee) is a type of beef noodle soup commonly found in many Creole and Chinese restaurantsin New Orleans.  U...

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Lupita Nyong'o, black woman, actress, 12 Years a Slave, awards, dark skin, Yale,
Fashion
21 Jan 14

We Want More!! Brown, Beautiful, and Killing It: Lupita Nyon...

On my blog Lattes and Lipstick I love to do a weekly segment called Brown Beauty of the Week where I feature beautiful brown women that are garnering ...

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Fort Lee, David Wildstein, GWB, George Washington Bridge, New York, mayor, Bridget Anne Kelly, scandal, investigation, news politics, corruption, presidential election, democratic, republican, GOP, Jeb Bush, tea party, Bridgegate, New Jersey. Governor Chris Christie.
Politics
21 Jan 14

Has ‘Bridgegate’ Ruined New Jersey Governor Chri...

Last September the traffic on the most traveled bridge in the world, the George Washington Bridge, slowed to a trickle for several days after lanes we...

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Jared Leto, Leonardo DiCaprio, 12 Years a Slave, awards, red carpet, dating, swirling, gossip, crushes, black woman, dark black woman, beautiful black woman, kisses, romance, media, Lupita Nyong'o
Entertainment
21 Jan 14

The Media Message: Lupita Nyong’o Is Another Man’...

Check out these recent story lines with stunning actress, Lupita Nyong’o, and then look at who’s loving on her. From The Daily Mail…...

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wedding, style, fashion, European, African American, black woman, wedding dress, colors, romance, abroad, overseas, interracial, marriage, family, celebration,
Married Swirling
20 Jan 14

Blended African European Wedding Down Under...

Enjoy these wedding photos of glam bride Christine and handsome groom Daryl.  They celebrated and African-European blended ceremony in their home of ...

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advice, anger, criticism, black women, silence, improvements, guilt, Ciara, opinion, insulted, black women angry, comments, dating, lifestyle, life lesson, stubborn, p
Editorial Staff
20 Jan 14

Toni: “Don’t Judge” = “Help Me Save ...

Any Twilight Zone fans out there? “Neither sympathy nor compassion can be handed out wholesale like cheap bubblegum.” This is a quote from...

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COPPERTINA, EXPRESSO, CHOCOLATE DIAMOND, OSCAR FISH , LEATHER, Senna, cosmetics, review, black women, black skin, makeup, celebrity style, brown complexion, african american, black women, advice, review, IMATS, Eugenia Weston, Alfre Woodard,
Beauty
20 Jan 14

O’Naturale…My Alfre Woodard-Inspired Look, by Se...

I attended the IMATS make up show in Pasadena last weekend and got the chance to interview with Eugenia Weston founder of SENNA cosmetics. Eugenia is ...

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20 Jan 14

Monday Pun Day #21...

Monday-Punday #20 Here’s a Pun Fact: Ferdinand Feghoot is a character invented by Reginald Bretnor, writing under the pen-name Grendel Briarton ...

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Eve Jeffers, Aaron Kaplan, the neighbors, Eve the rapper, Maximillion Cooper, billionaire, ABC, sitcom, Barbershop, actress, comedy, interracial,
Engagements
19 Jan 14

Eve Lands New Interracial Comedy Sitcom on ABC...

Well, well, well. Looks like Eve is having an awesome start to her 2014. With a billionaire at her side, and a refined and mature image these days, th...

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Relationships
19 Jan 14

Leona’s Love Quest: Should Old Acquaintance be Forgot?...

  Happy New Year fellow questers! Yes, I’m still out here searching for the love of my life. I’m hoping the New Year might bring me some new ...

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black men, black women, dating, nubian queen, interracial, options, dating out, white, asian, african, european, latino, dating sites, black love, trolls, FYI, creep,
Dating & Marrying Ethnic Men
17 Jan 14

Dear “I’m Here To Find My Black Queen” Bla...

Dear “I’m Here To Find My Black Queen” Black Men, Hello, how are things? Is the new year off to a good start? I hope so. 🙂 I see ...

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Relationships
17 Jan 14

Women, PLEASE Recognize When You Are Being Played. Good Look...

An interesting discussion is happening on the BB&W fan page because I posted this comment: Ladies, recognize when you are being played. We all kno...

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David Leveux, Orlando Bloom, Condola Rashad, Broadway, movie, play, romance, Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare, actors, interracial, romance, rumors, affair, dating, classic, Valentine's day, February 14
Entertainment
17 Jan 14

Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad Do “Romeo & Juli...

Hopefully you’ll “Get Yo Man” in time for Valentine’s Day so you can watch Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad in Romeo & Jul...

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Misee Harris, Shark Tank, television, The Bachelorette, doctor, mouth guard, athletes, contestant, competition,
Black Women's Empowerment
17 Jan 14

Former Bachelorette, Misee Harris Dives Head First Into R...

Remember the short-lived stint of bachelorette, Misee Harris? If not, that’s okay, because she’s giving America another chance to recogniz...

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makeup, skin care, skincare, beauty, makeup for black women, tested, Clairsonic, cleaner, routine, beauty, face, fashion, style, black women's skin, good for black skin, african american,
Beauty
16 Jan 14

Four Skin Care Products to Rid You of Your Dependency on Liq...

Everyone knows I’m a HUGE fan of makeup. I LURVES it. I collect eyeshadow palettes like baseball cards. But as much as I love it, I also respect...

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Gabrielle Turnquest, lawyer, barrister, United Kingdom, England, history, Virginia, University of Virginia, fashion, world record, Bahamas, international, college, higher education, successful black girl, teenager,
Education
16 Jan 14

Be Inspired: Gabrielle Turnquest Passes Bar At 17 And Breaks...

I just got wind of this news coming from across the pond, and it is the perfect example of what young Black women can achieve when given the opportuni...

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Family
16 Jan 14

In Search Of My Past…Following the Ancestry Trail....

Growing up, I was always intrigued when my nonblack friends spoke of their ethnic roots. Some were Irish, others were German, Chinese, East Indian, an...

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ciara, future, pregnancy, child support, marriage, the view, rapper, producer, kids, children, future, court, dancer, choreographer, Aaliyah, Missy Elliot, 50 Cent, Bow Wow, Eve, fatherhood, custody, finances, choices, options, groupie,
Entertainment
15 Jan 14

Ciara Gets the Ring: Joins #TeamBabyMomma of B-List Urban Pr...

You may or may not have heard of the singer Ciara, if you didn’t, don’t be alarmed. She’s known in Hip Hop to be the muse of Missy E...

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Here the Words
15 Jan 14

Can We Get Past The Other N Word?...

Jury Questionnaire I am not trivializing or trying to diminish Raeana Roberson’s outrage upon seeing a choice between African American and Negro...

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DJ Envy, parents, aspirations, motivation, reading, Twitter, Zaire Holmes, college, dance, competition, Academy Award, producer, Houston, Texas, TX, Miley Cyrus, Juicy J, scholarship, twerking, black girl, hip hop, urban, trippy, Twitter, WSHH, world star hip hop, drugs, ghetto,
Education
15 Jan 14

Rapper Juicy J Awards 50K Twerking Scholarship: Proves a Poi...

You’ve probably never heard of the rapper Juicy J, and for that you should be grateful, because his music is by far some of the most nonsensical...

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hair, natural hair, compliments, non black boyfriend, society, culture, shame, appreciation, flirting, dating, mixed couples, advice, QOTW, Perfectly Mixed, Abby Allen, mixed, biracial, documentary, essays, living, photography, hair, essay, beauty, true story, non fiction, America,
Family
14 Jan 14

Perfectly Mixed: “What’s In My Hair”...

Excerpt written by Abby Allen, creator of “Perfectly Mixed,” documenting the interracial experience in America through stories and profess...

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product review, opinion, Youtube, lifestyle, beauty, Naked, Ultra, Urban Decay, BB, makeup, Spring, fashion, face, black women, black woman, review, dark complexion, lip gloss, eye shadow,
Beauty
14 Jan 14

Yippee! Urban Decay Spring 2014 NAKED Line Expands to BB Cre...

So…Urban Decay is at it again with more awesomeness with their new expansion to the NAKED line: BB Cream, Loose Powder, and Lip Gloss! Yes; I kn...

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14 Jan 14

Death in the Family: ‘EarthJeff’ Loses His ̵...

Announcement It is with great sadness that we inform you that EarthJeff, a member of the Beyond Black and White family has suffered the loss of his La...

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Youtube, relationship, video, advice, online dating, long-distance, mating, Swirling, single mother, digital, games, Christmas, international, passport, intentions, honesty,
Question of the Week
13 Jan 14

QOTW: “Is My Long-Distance Relationship a Big, Fat, Fa...

I received this note from a reader a few weeks ago: “I am a single parent of twin seven year old boys and I live in Trinidad. I have known my fr...

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color, advice, eyeshadow, lips, mode, brown, complimentary, skin, beauty, makeup, style, fashion, black women, current,
Beauty
13 Jan 14

Three Beauty Looks That Are So Right Now...

It’s winter. We’re feeling it. We are mostly wearing dark clothes like black, grey, and burgundy. Most days, if we are honest, we really d...

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Doyin Richards, baby, biracial, viral, daddy, fatherhood, black men, children, Baby Bjorn, viral, racist, hate mail, blogger,
Living
13 Jan 14

Black Father Gets Racist Hate Mail & Goes Viral…Be...

This story has appeared several times in my Facebook feed. Apparently Black fathers can’t do anything right when it comes to their kids. I don&#...

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kale, veggies, 50 shades of kale, vegetable, health, smoothie, benefits,
Food
13 Jan 14

Fall In Love with Kale. It Makes Your Hair Grow....

Okay I said that just to get your attention, but hey, a balanced diet composed of dark, green leafies will help you grow a head of healthy hair, along...

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13 Jan 14

MONDAY PUNDAY #20...

As a change of pace SirLoin along with Brenda55 offer a short story   The Ideal Man.com Once upon a time there was a certain amateur wizard, who trie...

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race, discussion, black culture, ratchet, perception, information, dialogue, conversation, explanation, White, Black, biracial, question of the week, swirling, mixed marriage, learning, ignorance, cu
Editorial Staff
13 Jan 14

QOTW: White Man Asks, “What Is Black Culture, Minus Al...

I can hear some of you rolling your eyes. Okay, I might answer this question myself pretty well, but most non-Black people, and apparently the “...

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