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A Heartfelt Letter from a White Guy, Wondering How...

I don’t know if you guys realize how much of an impact this site has, and how many notes I get like this on a weekly basis. Men you thought woul...
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Take a Look at This EBONY News Release and Tell Me...

I got the following news release from the public relations reps over at EBONY magazine. In the May issue of EBONY magazine, the publication partnered ...
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WHEW! Halle Berry Calls Her Hubby “Delicious...

Hey you Halle Berry fans, your worries might be over. Looks like Halle Berry is loving on her husband, Oliver Martinez, and calls him “delicious...
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How Bleaching Products Promoted Colorism in the 19...

I saw this on “SwirlQueen’s” Facebook feed, published in the 1952 issue of Jet magazine. You know, that magazine that’s suppos...
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Jennette McCurdy Messed with the Wrong Dude; Hit S...

There’s a lesson in here somewhere, I’m sure of it. Jennette McCurdy, co-star of the hit Nick show, Sam and Cat, got a rude awakening afte...
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Gabriel Aubry Enjoys Spring Break with Nahla; Comm...

One thing you can always be certain of is, you hang around the haunts of LA types and you’ll eventually see some celebrities. That’s what ...
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Photo of the Day: I Smile, Through Chaffed Thighs.

I write this piece, dirty and dusty, after 1.5 hours on a cantankerous horse that I think was trying to kill me today on a trail in the Santa Barbara ...
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Who Gets Away With Raping Innocent Kids? Blackinst...

This headline stuck in my craw this evening: “Du Pont Heir Gets Probation for RAPING Three-Year-Old Daughter.” The suuummmbitch… And...
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My Take on the Jamilah Lemieux Liberal vs. Conserv...

When I first heard about the recent news that Jamilah Lemieux, editor of Ebony.com, got called out for her dismissive attitude toward conservatives an...
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Did You Know? Black Women Are Bashed On You Tube f...

I dapple a little on You Tube as you know, and the more time I spend there, the more I realize that there’s some sort of culture being formed by...
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Five Reasons Sociopaths Are So Good In Bed

He takes you to a five-star hotel and whispers to the concierge before you go into the room. You have drinks and he won’t take his eyes–al...
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Is It Kosher? Yes; It Is. New Book Teaches You How...

Chicken and Okra Serves 8 Ingredients 1 whole organic chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon garli...
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A Letter from a Teenager Who Found BB&W

When I get notes like this, I swear, everything makes sense. So glad more girls and women are coming out of the shadows and telling their truth. And a...
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I Love Yoga, But I’ll Keep My Clothes On, Th...

You guys know I’m a huge advocate of yoga. Yoga has literally transformed my body and my health and I’ve been a faithful follower of yoga ...
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