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Lets Talk About ‘Rape’ and ‘Consent’, Steubenville High School Edition

Mar 18, in Editorial Staff, News, by Jamila Akil

There are only two ways to be sure that a woman wants to have sex with you: 1) She says “yes, I want to have sex with you,” or some similarly worded statement, or 2) you initiate sexual contact with a woman and she enthusiastically responds to your advances with physical advances of her own. I wish that I didn’t have to define what “consent” to sexual contact means in this day and age, but the latest high-profile rape trial in Steubenville, Ohio makes it patently obvious that rape culture is still alive and well.

Suburban Atlanta Communities Seceding from Troubled Inner City Atlanta

Mar 13, in Editorial Staff, by Jamila Akil

Despite what you may have heard, Atlanta, GA, isn’t all beautiful Southern weather, tree-lined streets and roads named some variant of Peach Tree, and a sizzling night life–the imagery of your favorite Usher song.

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Recognizing the Necessity and Importance of Dark-Skinned Feminine Beauty Part II

Mar 7, in *Special*, Editorial Staff, Living, Relationships, by Toni

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 simply a human being. I was not prepared for guilt for having written the article despite not being dark-skinned myself. But most of all, I was not prepared for the push back from non-dark skinned women.

Check out some of the amazing women of color who have joined Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s ‘Lean In’ community

Mar 6, in Business, Editorial Staff, by Jamila Akil

Sheryl Sandberg’s book “Lean In” will be released on March 11th and I’ve already pre-ordered a copy. Ms. Sandberg has also created a non-profit organization to help women ‘lean into’ their careers and goals.

Would you date a man who lived in ‘Hotel Mama’?

Mar 4, in Dating & Marrying Ethnic Men, Editorial Staff, by Jamila Akil

I was chatting it up with one my gorgeous guy friend when he revealed an interesting tidbit about himself: he had lived with his parents until he was 29 years, only for the last 2 years had he been in his own apartment.

Damaged vs. Damaged Beyond Repair vs. Work-in-Progress: What’s the Difference?

Feb 21, in *uncategorized*, Editorial Staff, Health and Fitness, Living, Relationships, Thriving, by Toni

Question: What are some other ways to differentiate between someone who is “damaged beyond repair” and a “work in progress”?

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Why You Should Care About the Fact that Lil’ Wayne Has Disrespected Chris Bosh’s Wife, Adrienne Bosh

Feb 20, in Editorial Staff, Pop Culture, What the Cuss?, by Jamila Akil

I know: The last thing in the world you want right now is to read another post about rapper Lil Wayne and his issues of mental and emotional instability, but bear with me for just a moment.

Kym Worthy, Detroit Prosecutor, Still Going Through Thousands of Untested Rape Kits

Feb 18, in Editorial Staff, News, by Jamila Akil

The Wayne County NOW Board of Directors named Detroit Prosecutor Kym Worthy one of the 2012 Feminists of the Year, and the board bestowed upon her the Susan B. Anthony Award.

It’s Winter, So What — Brighten Up

Feb 17, in Beauty, Editorial Staff, Fashion, by Tanisha Shulamit

This just in: Winter is here for another 5 weeks but that’s ok. Even though we find ourselves in the grips of one of the coldest winters on record doesn’t mean our wardrobe has to be, ermmm, frozen stiff…

“The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter — And How to Make the Most of Them Now,” A Book Review

Feb 17, in Business, Editorial Staff, Money, by Jamila Akil

Twentysomethings are more confused than ever, and their confusion is partly due to receiving well-intentioned, but ill-informed and inaccurate, advice. Twentysomethings are also confused because they fail to realized just how important their twenties actually are.

Monogamy Isn’t A Condom: What You Don’t Know <em>Can</em> Hurt You!

Monogamy Isn’t A Condom: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!

Feb 17, in Editorial Staff, Education, Family, Health and Fitness, Living, News, Pop Culture, Relationships, Sexuality, What the Cuss?, by Toni

It isn’t enough to pretend that your being with one guy is enough to save your life and your womb. Because it’s not. Get tested often, and always use protection. Monogamy isn’t a condom.

Rapper Lil’ Wayne discovers that there is a line in the sand–and that he crossed it when he disrespected Emmett Till

Feb 15, in Editorial Staff, Pop Culture, by Jamila Akil

Amazing–Jesse Jackson says NOTHING about these rappers degrading black girls and women. But when “Lil Rat” insults a Civil Rights icon, he flexes his muscles. If there has EVER been a doubt about who is MORE important in “the struggle” set your minds at ease. If the answer isn’t clear by now, you just may not want to face reality.

Racial Wealth Gap Is Partially Explained by Blacks Willingness to Help Their Poorer Relatives

Feb 13, in Editorial Staff, Living, by Jamila Akil

Black people are having problems accumulating wealth because their relatives bleed them dry?

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Rape of South African Teenager Anene Booysen Is So Horrific The World Must Take Notice

Feb 9, in Editorial Staff, News, Politics, by Jamila Akil

Seventeen-year-old Anene Booysen was found at a construction site after she had been so viciously raped and mutilated that the scene where her body was found resembled a horror movie.

Macho Little Black Girls Part II: Machoism Kills….No Exceptions.

Feb 7, in Editorial Staff, Family, Health and Fitness, Living, Politics, Sexuality, by Toni

“I do strongly suspect that this behavior is a sadistic attempt to encourage black women into a mentality and lifestyle that “protects them” from being feminine little girls. Because there are too many predators in the black community who don’t see a sweet little girl. Instead, they see a wet hole just asking for it because she’s a ho anyway.”

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You Can Date A White Guy….Just Remember To Stroke The Collective Black Ego!

Feb 5, in Editorial Staff, What the Cuss?, by Toni

Ladies, you can live your life, live it well, and not feel there’s anything wrong with it. You deserve happiness if you seek happiness. You don’t have to prove yourself worthy of happiness. You don’t have to earn a “black woman mammy merit badge” to be happy. You don’t have to justify a desire to be taken care of nor a disgust at disgusting behaviors – your own relationship happiness does not need to meet any trifling fool’s prerequisites.

Israeli Government Tacitly Admits to Medical Malpractice On Ethiopian Women

Jan 29, in Editorial Staff, News, Politics, Religion & Spirituality, by Jamila Akil

Is Israel practicing the same type of racist eugenics done against them during Germany’s Nazi regime?

Are You Willing to Be A Full-Time Activist For Black Women or The Black Community?

Jan 27, in Black Women's Empowerment, Editorial Staff, Thriving, by Jamila Akil

Just how much are you willing to take on?

Watch the First Episode of ‘Spartacus: War of The Damned’ For Free

Jan 27, in Editorial Staff, by Jamila Akil

The new season of the STARZ’ show Spartacus: War Of The Damned debuted last night, and it was everything that Spartacus fans have come to expect: Sex, blood, guts, fight scenes, and gorgeous men galore. And, a few not so gorgeous men made an appearance too, but you can look past that.

MTV’s Show ‘Catfish’ and Notre Dame Football Star Manti Te’o

Jan 24, in Editorial Staff, by Jamila Akil

Have you ever been “catfished”?

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Archive for the ‘Editorial Staff’ Category

Lets Talk About ‘Rape’ and ‘Consent’, Steubenville High School Edition

Suburban Atlanta Communities Seceding from Troubled Inner City Atlanta

Recognizing the Necessity and Importance of Dark-Skinned Feminine Beauty Part II

Check out some of the amazing women of color who have joined Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s ‘Lean In’ community

Would you date a man who lived in ‘Hotel Mama’?

Damaged vs. Damaged Beyond Repair vs. Work-in-Progress: What’s the Difference?

Why You Should Care About the Fact that Lil’ Wayne Has Disrespected Chris Bosh’s Wife, Adrienne Bosh

Kym Worthy, Detroit Prosecutor, Still Going Through Thousands of Untested Rape Kits

“The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter — And How to Make the Most of Them Now,” A Book Review

Monogamy Isn’t A Condom: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!

Rapper Lil’ Wayne discovers that there is a line in the sand–and that he crossed it when he disrespected Emmett Till

Racial Wealth Gap Is Partially Explained by Blacks Willingness to Help Their Poorer Relatives

Rape of South African Teenager Anene Booysen Is So Horrific The World Must Take Notice

Macho Little Black Girls Part II: Machoism Kills….No Exceptions.

You Can Date A White Guy….Just Remember To Stroke The Collective Black Ego!

Israeli Government Tacitly Admits to Medical Malpractice On Ethiopian Women

Are You Willing to Be A Full-Time Activist For Black Women or The Black Community?

Watch the First Episode of ‘Spartacus: War of The Damned’ For Free

MTV’s Show ‘Catfish’ and Notre Dame Football Star Manti Te’o

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