Look who is conspicuously ABSENT from this issue. Ladies, take a GOOD look. No National Organization of Women. No Jesse. No Al. No NAACP.

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Get off the online sites and meet some real-life folks!

Awesome, sexy lip butter glaze for more than half the price you’d pay at Sephora, all for a good cause.

Dad worries for his daughter, who will attend a historically black college after living a sheltered life in the Midwest.

Something life-changing happened to me on September 11.

Well, dang. Kristina found an INGENIOUS way to get better birthday presents. She got married eight years ago on her birthday, which is today.

Congratulations to the Mr. & Mr.!!

What can you possible say to these boy-creatures to make them see how rachet this is?

Beautiful, down to Earth, and wicked funny.

Rest in sweet peace, my friend.

How sister-soldiering on is hazardous to your health.

I love how this girl is thinking smart: maximizing her dating opportunities during her college years. It’s the best time to learn about yourself, what you want and how you need to be treated as a partner. You’re at the height of youth and beauty, too, so that can’t hurt.

My college mentor and writing partner, Janice Roshalle Littlejohn on the Roland Martin show!

Okay, it’s time to go bare-assed in this post, because before I can write ANOTHER GEE DEE THING on this site, we’re gonna have to get out the Vaseline and duke this out. But first, take a look at this and then take note how you feel. No doubt some of you had a chuckle [...]

I’m so excited! This is the FIRST ever BB&W party out of the e-world!

MLK taught me one of the greatest lessons of my life: Choose character above color.

Breast cancer touches all of us–please talk to your family members, find out if you are at risk. And of course, don’t skip your annual exams.

Feel free to add yours, for proof and a reminder after your hangover.

Man! I’ve been wondering what she’s been up to, and boy oh boy! I’ll just shut up and let her tell you: Long time, no hear – I know, but I’ve been a little bit busy. First, let me update you on what’s been happening since I accepted my new job here in SF. I [...]