Christelyn Karazin, Author at Beyond Black & White

It’s Not Always Easy To Love Me. But I Thank You For It.

I recently got an email from a supporter of mine who was worried about all the rumors going around about me--you know, the ones that say I'm an … [Read more...]

News

London Calling…”Swirlr” Covered in “The Daily Mail” Today!

Okay now I'm feeling legit. Daily Mail is bomb.com. Guess those folks in the UK watch CNN too, because it's pretty much a transcript of what I said, … [Read more...]

Relationships

Fear of Social Consequences Squelches Relationship Before It Starts. What Do You Do?

dating, relationship challenges, IR dating, black women dating white men, hostility, mixed marriage, blended families, culture, society, advice, support network,

I just saw this response from a guy who commented on this post, and I thought it warranted a separate discussion: Sounds like this guy has some … [Read more...]

What the Cuss?

Can We Please Stop with the Black Woman Fetish Hysteria?

black women, fetish, skin, lupita nyong'o, racism, culture, society, stereotypes, Twitter, Dr. Lamont Hill, Melissa Hines Perry, dencia, whitenitious, skin cream, complexion, beauty standards, black skin, industry, shame, African, conversation about black women, value of dark skin, intellectuals, false concern, concern trolling, Black Woman Fetish Hysteria, BWFH, mujeres negras, fetiche, la piel, Nyong'o lupita, el racismo, la cultura, la sociedad, los estereotipos, Twitter, Dr. Lamont Hill, Melissa Hines Perry, dencia, whitenitious, crema para la piel, cutis, los estándares de belleza, piel negro, la industria, la vergüenza, Africana, conversación sobre las mujeres negras, valor de la piel oscura, intelectuales, falsa preocupación, preocupación curricán, negro Mujer Fetish Histeria, BWFH,

I've watched with delight over the passed week since covering the Oscars and relishing in Lupita's victory and observed all the speculation about what … [Read more...]

Interviews

Check Out My “Swirlr” Interview on CNN/HLN…Now the World Knows…Mwhhahaha!

Swirlr, dating, reality show, CNN, Youtube, interview, mixed dating, interracial relationships, blended families, advice,

I was sick as a dog doing this show, but I managed to keep it together long enough to not look like I was ready to throw up on my shoes. I love the … [Read more...]

Entertainment

Have You Seen the Adorable “Annie” Trailer Starring the Amazing Quvenzhané Wallis? Yes; Little Black Girls are Worth Saving

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

"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 admit I wasn't sure … [Read more...]

Humor

Time to Reactivate the Friday Funny: “Who Would You Boink, Livefyre Edition!

Henry-Cavill_13jun13_rexfeatures_b_592x888_1

It's been a loooong time since we've done, "Who Would You Boink," and we haven't done it since Livefyre allowed for commenters to post pictures and … [Read more...]

Hair

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 … [Read more...]

News

Rachel Canning, Girl Suing Her Parents for College Tuition Just Might Be a Sociopath

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,

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 … [Read more...]

Videos

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

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

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 … [Read more...]

Healthy Eating