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82 Do We Care About Our Afro-Latina Sisters?

Do We Care About Our Afro-Latina Sisters?

Here in America even we black folks take things for granted. We have had our civil rights movement behind us for decades and though the struggle continues, we can pretty much get what we want in this country with education and hard work. But there is an invisible group I would like to focus on today. That group would be our Afro-Latina sisters. I don’t mean the racially ambiguous Afro Latina who can easily deny her African roots by claiming that she has Indian ancestry. I mean the Afro Latina who identifies as black and is undeniably of African descent. These women proudly proclaim their heritage, but they are marginalized.


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90 Why <em>I</em> don’t call myself a “feminist” (and probably never will…)

Why I don’t call myself a “feminist” (and probably never will…)

“I want no part of any group, system or structure that sells the lie of being equal partners in striving to overcome inequality and oppression while that supposed ally is also standing on my neck.”


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68 White Math + Black Woman = Career Gold

White Math + Black Woman = Career Gold

No one ever tells you that being a complete nerd pays off in the end. But, I am living proof that tt does for black women more than any other group.


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5 The Chronicles of Narnia – Great Reading!

The Chronicles of Narnia – Great Reading!

Since you’ve got some extra time off…


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4 Can you really go from high school straight to medical school? Yes you can!

Can you really go from high school straight to medical school? Yes you can!

Because blacks are underrepresented in health care, some schools offer programs designed to help minorities get into medical school.


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24 Mammy, The Mule and Equally Yoked: Black Women as Beasts of Burden

Mammy, The Mule and Equally Yoked: Black Women as Beasts of Burden

Celebrating the myth of the Strong Black Woman has mistakenly become an aspiration and an inspiration to those in certain demographics of the Black Community. When things are down and out and a black woman is tired, or fed the fuck up, someone, somewhere will remind her that this disgusting and frustrating existence is merely a test of her ability to survive when life is clearly giving her signals that she should make changes.


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54 These Damn Kids: A Short Story about Almost-Wasted Potential

These Damn Kids: A Short Story about Almost-Wasted Potential

Wow…like a scene from “Dangerous Minds”…


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15 President Obama just made it easier for you to earn an advanced degree (including an MBA!)

President Obama just made it easier for you to earn an advanced degree (including an MBA!)

The changes initiated by the Obama administration to the federal government’s Income-Based Repayment (IBR) program for federal student loans have recently been finalized, and students can expect to see big savings in the amount they will have to shell out in student loan repayments. In other words, it just got a whole lot cheaper for students to attend school, and those pursuing advanced degrees should expect to see the biggest savings.


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30 Race a Factor in Academic Achievement? Florida Schools Say Yes

Race a Factor in Academic Achievement? Florida Schools Say Yes

The Florida State Board of Education recently ratified an initiative to bridge the educational gaps between racial groups in the state. Sadly, the new goals only highlight the fact that they are out of touch with what really impacts Black student educational outcomes.


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32 You Mean They Have a Name for That?! A Scientific Look at Why Blackistan Exists

You Mean They Have a Name for That?! A Scientific Look at Why Blackistan Exists

This blog is accused time and time again of ‘praising the white man, who can do no wrong’ while bashing black men, who are the quote-unquote scum of the Earth. Beyond Black and White is accused of this because any discussion of the dysfunctions within the black community is seen as putting the dirty laundry of black folks out in public. The fact that we also talk about interracial dating here is just the salt in the wounds of some folks caused by the open discussion of the very real abuse that black women and girls have experienced at the hands of black men.


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44 White Student Raises Affirmative Action Case against University, Again?

White Student Raises Affirmative Action Case against University, Again?

Will a recent case against UT signal the end of Affirmative Action as we know it today? The conservative leaning Supreme Court may close that chapter sooner than we think.


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19 Sending Kids to Charter Schools Outside of their District is Not the Answer To Fixing Our Educational System

Sending Kids to Charter Schools Outside of their District is Not the Answer To Fixing Our Educational System

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has jumped on the charter school bandwagon. At the Universal Bluford Charter School in Philadelphia, Romney provided a few details about his education policies, which included the creation of a voucher-like system to provide federal funding so that low-income and disabled students can attend charter schools, private institutions and public [...]


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38 A Comprehensive Newcomer’s Guide to BB&W, BWE, Etc. Words and Phrases

A Comprehensive Newcomer’s Guide to BB&W, BWE, Etc. Words and Phrases

This post was created to shed some light on the different words and phrases that you see used around here with a great deal of frequency by regulars. If you are new to this blog or various BW-centric/BWE spaces, you’ve probably wondered at least once, “What the heck does GAT-DL mean?!” Well, wonder no more! [...]


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77 TV Host Told Muhammad Ali He Had a “Philosophy of Despair”

TV Host Told Muhammad Ali He Had a “Philosophy of Despair”

What a shame. My father was such a huge Muhammad Ali fan. SMDH…


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