Introducing “Fables for Thrivers”: The...

The Caged Bird and the Free Bird Once upon a time, there was a caged bird who would get weekly visits from a free bird. The free bird would fly far an... READ MORE

Should White Men Be Telling Black Women’s St...

The majority the dudes writing stories about black women were probably raised by single moms and think we’re not supposed to have a feminine bon... READ MORE

Black Woman Stages of Grief: The Acceptance Stage

This post is the long overdue conclusion to my series on the “Black Woman Stages of Grief”. You can see Part I and Part II here. I think t... READ MORE

Wear it Well Wednesday: The Color Red

I’ve got no time for fraidy cats so those of you who wish to continue reading in the comforts of your own routine and bored life may do so. The... READ MORE

Of Gold-Diggers, Womb-Guardians, And Why Black Wom...

If you never in your life want to hear a black woman either go off about why “she don’t need a man” or why it’s perfectly reas... READ MORE

Pimps Up! Hoes Down…. Breaking Down The Tric...

A mind can be a terrible thing to waste and I’m aware that not everybody’s mind is built for social combat. I’m fortunate to have had a ... READ MORE

“You Must Hate Them All!” ActuallyR...

I have a confession: Unless someone has done something absolutely terrible or is consistent in their questionable behavior, I have a tendency to forge... READ MORE

Just Move On: Why Validation-Seeking In Black Wome...

I’ve become aware of recent kerfuffles where someone said/did something that could be construed as giving a negative impression of black women (... READ MORE

This Letter Right Here…

…Is why I do what I do, and endure what I endure. I don’t know how this little angel knew I needed this, but boy, did she make my week. DE... READ MORE

A Lesson In Bold Black Womanhood: No Explanations ...

I’ve talked in the past about being a bold black woman. One of the areas where black women often find themselves attacked is in their ability to... READ MORE

Swirling and Music – Lillie McCloud

   Lillie McCloud Just who is the beautiful bombshell that got Simon Cowell on his feet in praise?  Why it’s new diva on the scene Lillie... READ MORE

Lormarie on the ‘Muzzling’ of Black Wo...

I’ve been on a number of different forums where an interracially married black woman speaks of the hostility she faces from blacks, men in parti... READ MORE

An Announcement! Toni Matthews, “Thriving...

This is promotion is a long time coming, and definitely deserved. BB&W has appointed Toni Matthews (Toni M) editor of our “Thriving” s... READ MORE

Are They Kidding? The New Meme to Trap and Trick B...

Just when I think I’ve heard it all, then comes some new fresh hell to guilt and scare black women out of swirling. This one comes from a group ... READ MORE