Archive for the ‘Family’ Category

Photos of the Day: Maxi Me Goes to Homecoming!

Oct 1, in Family, by Christelyn Karazin

Just have to brag, because Maxi Me is sooooo gorgeous. Thank the lawd for new acne-fighting technology, because she looks 10x better than I did at that age. She went stag, because, well, she’s 14. I’m sure we’ll be cleaning the guns in front of her perspective dates soon enough, though.

BB&W Exclusive Interview with Austin Null, 1/2 of the Nive Null Duo!

Sep 9, in Family, Married Swirling, by Christelyn Karazin

This couple is so stinkin’ cute!

VintageNarcissa: An Example of the Future of Our Family Trees?

Sep 5, in *uncategorized*, Family, Politics, by VintageNarcissa

Sometimes the branches of a family tree can cross and twist in ways that we may not ever imagine.

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Emergency Post for the BB&W Crew: Reader Wants to Go Natural, Mother Threatens to Kick Her Out

Sep 4, in Family, Hair, Question of the Week, What the Cuss?, by Christelyn Karazin

This is by far the most bizarre post I’ve received so far, but with reports from war-torn Blackistan coming out daily, I can’t say I’m surprised. I also have to admit that I have absolutely NO IDEA how to help this poor girl, but the least that I can do is post it to see if any of you have anything to lend. The writer understands this story is fantastic, so she agreed to post a photo of herself along with the email to prove she’s real.

So…here it is.

Not Again?! Christmas Countdown Begins After Labor Day.

Aug 29, in Family, by Christelyn Karazin

It’s August 30 and there’s only 117 days until me and The Hubster drain the coffers almost completely bare.

Pop Thoughts This Labor Day Weekend.

Aug 28, in Family, by Christelyn Karazin

Makes me think…

Got mixed Kids? You Might Be confused Like Me!

Aug 25, in *uncategorized*, Family, by "LorMarie"

How will we handle boosting our light-skinned mixed daughters’ self-esteem while being honest about their privileged status?

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Embracing Light Skin, Multiracials, and Strands of a Different Coil: The Future For Our Future Sons and Daughters

Aug 10, in Family, Relationships, by Christelyn Karazin

The numbers of biracial children are increasing, and we’re front and center in making that happen.

Photo of the Day: MIL’s Down with the SWIRL!

Jul 28, in Family, Married Swirling, Relationships, Swirling, the Book, by Christelyn Karazin

This is “Mom.”

The Wild and Wacky Karazin Clan is at it Again.

Jul 23, in Family, by Christelyn Karazin

Just a little update on the Karazin Clan reunion…

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True Story: “My Parents and Brother Ran Off My Boyfriend”

Jul 20, in Family, Swirling Singles, What the Cuss?, by ** Guest Author **

Read one woman’s story about how her family-full-of-bigots ran her man right out of her life.

Baby…..Momma…..July 18, 1990

Jul 18, in Family, Guests of the Inner Sanctum, The New, NEW Black Woman, Thriving, by Tracy Renee Jones

Sometimes, we need to look at the other side of things. I’m so grateful to know Tracy Renee Jones. She’s a soul-full soul. She thinks deeply. She loves deeply. She helps me UNDERSTAND. Happy birthday to Tracy’s precious child. –Christelyn

Why do Low-Income Couples Marry Less and Divorce More?

Jul 10, in Family, News, No Wedding, No Womb!, Politics, Thriving, by Christelyn Karazin

This news release came in my inbox this morning, and I though it was significant enough to share it here in it’s entirety. What I find ironic is decades ago, it was high-income people who led the trends for marrying less and divorcing more. Poor people were aghast by them…remember? Then for a variety of reasons, it seems that the trend trickled down, but then more educated folks realized that single parenting and divorce ain’t the business, but poor people don’t seem to have gotten the memo.

Video: The Nive Nulls Have a Baby!

Jul 9, in Family, Married Swirling, by Christelyn Karazin

Nobody can tell me that this way isn’t the best way. Well, I guess they could, but I wouldn’t pay them a lick of attention.

Yesterday, The Babster Turned “Seventeen.”

Jun 28, in Family, Humor, by Christelyn Karazin

“Look Mommy, no hands!!”

She’s Moving On: Race Woman No More

Jun 22, in Black Women's Empowerment, Black Women's Improvement Project (BWIP), Family, Gender Conflict, Guests of the Inner Sanctum, No Wedding, No Womb!, Sexuality, The New, NEW Black Woman, Thriving, by Kathy Henry

“As long as Black women continue to accept their subordinate status in the Black community, Black people will continue their descent into the gutter. Any community that is too foolish to listen to the voices of the women is doomed for failure. I learned the hard way that being a Race Woman has a high price and I cannot afford to do so any longer. No longer will I defend the actions of men who do not give a rat’s ass about women who look like me or my daughters.”

BB&W Up Close: When a White Dad Feels He Failed His Black Wife and Bi-Racial Son

Jun 19, in Family, Married Swirling, Relationships, by ** Guest Author **

“I did not guard the cave and protect my tribe, not even when given a stage and a microphone. I put my need to avoid embarrassment and to gain the approval of strangers ahead of my family, revealing a shameful lack of character.”

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