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24 Jul 14

Ladies, Be VERY Careful Dating Ethnic Men. Parents...

I recently read an article on Your Tango called, “My Boyfriends Was Ashamed of Me Because I’m Black.” I’ll admit, the first th...

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18 Jul 14

(Bonus) QOTW: Black Women, Multiple Children, and ...

Writer: Hey my name is “Sue” I’m a black female live in St.Louis Mo I have had bad relationship with black men so I decided to date ...

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05 Jul 14

Open Thread: “How Do I Explain My Preference...

Okay well he didn’t say that…exactly. Here’s what this 20-something white guy actually wrote… Mrs. Karazin,I’m not asham...

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09 Jun 14

Let Um Know…. I’m Not Here for THAT!!

Time for a public service announcement from the good people that occupy the head space of Tracy Renee Jones. Read for clarity and content if you never...

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03 Jun 14

QOTW: White Woman Asks, “How Can I Get My Fa...

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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29 May 14

“Swirlr” Series Finale…Think It&...

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

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26 May 14

Dr. Phillygirl Pens a Book to Help Get You To R...

Beyond Black and White would like to throw some shine on one or our own, Phillgirl, who not only recently successfully challenged her PhD dissertation...

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22 May 14

Message to the Men: Sometimes Nothing You Do Will ...

Oy vey….. What comes part and parcel of being a friend of mankind is being privy to information that other women aren’t. In addition to th...

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20 May 14

Why Do Some Black Women Think I’m Trying to ...

So…I’ve made it my business to really cease and desist addressing folks that take cheap shots at me, my work, and this site. They can stea...

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19 May 14

The Great Debate Between Me and Matthew Hussey: Sh...

Subjects for the Question of the Week often come in themes. Lately I’ve gotten a lot of questions for men and women conflicted about starting wo...

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18 May 14

Man Candy Monday: XXL Big Daddy’s and Taco M...

Are you the type of woman who likes things in large doses? I’ll be the first to admit it, I like to indulge in my vices, men included. So for al...

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30 Apr 14

Save Some Major Money on this Five Minute Mineral ...

I had an unexpected meeting this morning and didn’t have time to slather on a full makeup face. Lucky for me I was able to fake it with a...

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28 Apr 14

QOTW: 16 Year Old Girl Wants to Know Why White Guy...

The question… Hi Christelyn! My name is Brianna and I’m 16 years old and I’m also natural!. I am currently enrolled in a predominate...

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23 Apr 14

Let It Fro. Let it Fro. Let it Fro…

What type of hair do you have? The answer doesn’t really matter since nearly all ethnic hair has some form of coil, curl or kink. Blacks are the...