I was initially going to write a post in response to this hilarious hot mess of an article. But given the recent influx of misplaced members of the … [Read more...]
Editorial Staff, Family, Living, Politics, Relationships, Swirling Singles, Thriving, What the Cuss?
Have A Seat, Bigots: No Self-Respecting Swirl-Minded Person Is Checking For You!
How Do Black Women Respond When Someone “Pulls Rank”?
This post is a bit tricky because it deals with the issue of intersectionality. I strongly suggest people read up on the term and who is impacted. I … [Read more...]
Why We Don’t Talk About Black Men: A Response Post Of Sorts…
This is an unusual response post for me; I'm actually not in opposition to what was written in Brenda's very intensive post. It's actually one that … [Read more...]
All The People Crying About Letters And Conspiracy Theories: Go Get Your Life!
Sometimes when black women say they are moving forward, they are instead stalling themselves by continuously looking back. Someone wisely referred to … [Read more...]
The Five Stages of Black Woman Grief, Part 2: Bargaining and Depression
This post is meant to continue where the first part left off. Stage Three: The Bargaining Black Woman As stated in the first … [Read more...]
To Whom It May Concern: Black Skin Is “International”.
I admit, I had fallen off the fashion reality show bandwagon long before Tyra completely lost her mind with these latest seasons of "America's Next … [Read more...]
The Five Stages of Black Woman Grief, Part 1
I have observed behaviors in black women, self included, that made me think of the Kübler-Ross model or "Five Stages of Grief". Many black women have … [Read more...]
Recognizing the Necessity and Importance of Dark-Skinned Feminine Beauty Part II
I was not prepared for the response to the first part of this post. I was not prepared to think of myself according to my skin shade rather than as … [Read more...]
Episode VI: Return of the Memo for the Ongoing Battle With the GAT-DL
A Long Time Ago, On An Interracial Relationship Blog Not Too Far Away .... GAT-DL WARS *scrolling … [Read more...]
Damaged vs. Damaged Beyond Repair vs. Work-in-Progress: What’s the Difference?
The words "Damaged Beyond Repair" or "DBR" get thrown around a lot in BWE-centric and similar spaces. But what does it mean? In truth, there are two … [Read more...]
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Monogamy Isn’t A Condom: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!
First, I strongly recommend everyone read this article and watch the video on the subject. Pay special attention to these parts … [Read more...]
