Archive for the ‘Interviews’ Category

1 Interview with Writer and Former Madame Noire Editor, Demetria Irwin

Interview with Writer and Former Madame Noire Editor, Demetria Irwin

On location at the film screening and panel discussion of “The Souls of Black Girls”, BB&W had the opportunity to speak with Panel member, the lovely Demetria Irwin, former Managing Editor of MadameNoire.com and mentor at Girls Write Now. We discussed role models, media images, family, and of course, writing. Its time for black women to start telling our own stories and defining our sexuality. Ms. Irwin is definitely one of the leaders to take up that great task!


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154 Oprah’s Interview With Rihanna: The Negative Impact of a Dysfunctional Father

Oprah’s Interview With Rihanna: The Negative Impact of a Dysfunctional Father

Is Rihanna’s relationship with Chris Brown the result of her relationship with her father?


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63 Video: Black Women’s Barriers to Entry in Interracial Dating

Video: Black Women’s Barriers to Entry in Interracial Dating

For those of you who are curious about what the heck we talk about during our events…check it out.


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9 Abiola Abrams Interviews Wanda Sykes

Abiola Abrams Interviews Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes is now a matchmaker for your nose. That’s right! The ultimate comedian is the Gain Scent Matchmaker. She’s talking love, dating, marriage and relationships with Abiola Abrams, the Lifestyle Passionista herself. Check out their fun conversation, interview and collaboration with YouTube– and see what Wanda has to say about breast cancer and having a positive relationship with her wife.


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8 Actor, Courtney Vance Talks About Loss of Whitney Houston

Actor, Courtney Vance Talks About Loss of Whitney Houston

Make sure you watch till the end…there’s a surprise appearance!


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59 Author Says Organized Religion Has It All Wrong

Author Says Organized Religion Has It All Wrong

Have you ever (like me) sat through a church service and listened to some doctrine that seemed to be way out wacky, or search as you might, you couldn’t find a single verse in the bible that told you that you couldn’t dance, drink, have sex and like it, or that it was absolutely mandatory that church ladies over the age of 60 must wear hats like the Chiquita Banana lady?


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293 o_O! Abiola Abrams Talks Sex Toys!

o_O! Abiola Abrams Talks Sex Toys!

Abiola Abrams on new sex toy line by Real Housewife


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298 BB&W Exclusive: A Chat with the Cute Black Dude Who Told It Like It T-I-IS on Youtube!

BB&W Exclusive: A Chat with the Cute Black Dude Who Told It Like It T-I-IS on Youtube!

Gotta give whopper props to Carnell Evans (aka 2CentsNow on You Tube) for sticking his neck out and break his fraternity to tell many black women what they already know. YES; black men have some serious commitment issues. YES; you should expand your dating options. And finally, if you’re in your thirties and still this swagger is the be all, end all, then you might need more help than this blog can give you.


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33 BB&W Exclusive Interview: Issa Rae…”Awkward Black Girl” Dishes with SPOILERS!

BB&W Exclusive Interview: Issa Rae…”Awkward Black Girl” Dishes with SPOILERS!

Issa Rae, the young woman who’s been behind all of us laughing or arses off, gives BB&W and exclusive interview, with spoiler alert!


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196 Lord of the Flies and the De-evolution of Men in Cleveland, Texas

Lord of the Flies and the De-evolution of Men in Cleveland, Texas

Deborrah Cooper and I have a chat about a very dangerous entitlement mentality men use to dehumanize women.


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