Family

Is Poverty in Our DNA? Recent Study Says Yes.

Could this baby be predisposed to poverty just because of where she comes from? New study says yes....
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Monogamy Isn’t A Condom: What You Don’...

It isn't enough to pretend that your being with one guy is enough to save your life and your womb. Because it's not. Get tested often, and always use ...
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Macho Little Black Girls Part II: Machoism Kills&#...

"I do strongly suspect that this behavior is a sadistic attempt to encourage black women into a mentality and lifestyle that "protects them" from bein...
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In the Wake of Newtown: Chicago Mother Loses All F...

Amidst all of the hustle and bustle of of Congress' jumbled talk about gun policy, the black community is yet reminded of the dire consequences associ...
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Maxi Me Turns 15 Today!

I have no regrets. I would do it all again....
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Question of the Week: “Am I Damaged Goods Be...

Can a single mother get a quality mate?...
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When the One Drop Rule, Rules

If a mixed race or multiracial person wants to be white, black, biracial, multiracial, green or purple, then so be it. Who is anyone to demand what ...
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Learn all about Afro-Iranian, Malika and Khadijah ...

Did you KNOW there were Iranians of African decent?...
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My Alternative Suggestion to “All My Baby Ma...

Instead of depicting black women as desperate and mulish, running after men and begging for scraps, how about showing positive depictions of happy, ma...
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Why I don’t call myself a “fe...

"I want no part of any group, system or structure that sells the lie of being equal partners in striving to overcome inequality and oppression while ...
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The Chronicles of Narnia – Great Reading!

Since you've got some extra time off......
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On DOMA: Are We Defending Marriage or Hate?

Does marriage really need defending? And, if so, from what? Other kinds of marriage, like maybe interracial marriage? Sounds a lot like hate to me......
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SwirlQueen: Blasian Love in Asia

It may surprise some that American sisters and African sisters are also living happily in Korea with their husbands and children....
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