77 Regarding Broomhilda: Was she worth being rescued and why was she waiting on her man to save her anyway?

Regarding Broomhilda: Was she worth being rescued and why was she waiting on her man to save her anyway?

Quentin Tarantino’s new film Django: Unchained has stirred a lot of different thoughts, feelings, opinions and emotions in people; about slavery, Django killing so many white people on screen, gun control, etc. but the feedback I found the most interesting was some of the commentary regarding the Broomhilda character played by Kerry Washington from black women. I want to address three questions/comments that are a conglomeration of the multitude of comments regarding this key character.


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25 Curly Twist-Out How-To

Curly Twist-Out How-To

I achieved the look by adapting YouTuber, Naptural85 twist-out tutorial.


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8 Chef Bob: Fried Mac and Cheese Squares

Chef Bob: Fried Mac and Cheese Squares

Fried Mac and Cheese squares This is not your ordinary appetizer! Make a fresh recipe of macaroni and cheese or use leftovers. Either way, it’s an appetizer that will have everyone talking.  As if macaroni and cheese wasn’t fattening enough already!!! lol! It really is worth it though!  I know the recipe says to put directly [...]


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40 When the One Drop Rule, Rules

When the One Drop Rule, Rules

If a mixed race or multiracial person wants to be white, black, biracial, multiracial, green or purple, then so be it. Who is anyone to demand what someone else considers themselves racially?


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22 (Bonus) Friday Funny: Man Gets Formal Reprimand for Farting on the Job Rescinded

(Bonus) Friday Funny: Man Gets Formal Reprimand for Farting on the Job Rescinded

Imagine this on a Friday afternoon, with only a few hours before the weekend starts, sitting next to a rotund coworker who lets off stinky, sulfuric farts at least nine times a day. How gross would that be?


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44 Friday Funny: Wigs, Weaves and Nap Balls…

Friday Funny: Wigs, Weaves and Nap Balls…

Some folks put off the “hair talk” for as long as they can…


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24 Nine Year-Old Phenom Quvenzhané Wallis Gets Oscar Nod

Nine Year-Old Phenom Quvenzhané Wallis Gets Oscar Nod

I got the thrill of the day while watching Good Morning America when the news of the Oscar nominees broke in live. Most of the movies and actors I knew of but was blown away when they got the category of ‘Best Actress’. There was Jessica Chastain for “Zero Dark Thirty,” Jennifer Lawrence for “Siver Linings Playbook,” Naomi Watts for “The Impossible,” Emmanuelle Riva for “Amour” I was listning to the nominees and thought, “ok yeah, yeah whatever. Lastly, they announced Quvenzhané Wallis for Beast of the Southern Wild. My concentration was broken for the next few hours as I rushed to look up all I could on this wonderfully talented little girl.


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11 John Master’s Organic Argan Oil Let’s Fine-Haired Ladies Extend Time Between Washes; No ‘Cone Buildup.

John Master’s Organic Argan Oil Let’s Fine-Haired Ladies Extend Time Between Washes; No ‘Cone Buildup.

Rich in Vitamin E and Omega 3 and 6, argan oil hydrates, reduces breakage, and adds shine without all the heavy build up.


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25 I Yam Impressed: How one food can help you lose weight, stay fit and fight disease

I Yam Impressed: How one food can help you lose weight, stay fit and fight disease

Online you can now find tons of credible research extolling the health virtues of the Japanese Sweet Potato or Korean yam (also known as “goguma”), which forms the cornerstone of the diets belonging to the globe’s longest-lived populations, like the Okinawans in Japan.


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86 Zabeth: Some of Ya’ll Need a Crash Course in “The Rules!”

Zabeth: Some of Ya’ll Need a Crash Course in “The Rules!”

After reading the last few “Questions of The Week” I reached out to Christelyn because I wanted to write a post about The Rules and why more Black women and girls should practice them.


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37 Love: Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect To Find Love, or Anything Else.

Love: Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect To Find Love, or Anything Else.

Imperfect women, confused women, overweight women, women with personality flaws, immature women, angry women, and even eating disorders find love, and maintain relationships everyday. Perfect doesn’t exist.


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55 Is Your Boss a “Bitch?” Eight Types to Avoid Like Herpes.

Is Your Boss a “Bitch?” Eight Types to Avoid Like Herpes.

It’s humpday. Are you contemplating calling in sick because your boss is a bitch? Then you DEFINITELY want to read this.


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19 The Conspiracy to Keep You Tipping the Scales: Atkins Doctor Says to Fight Fat… with Fat.

The Conspiracy to Keep You Tipping the Scales: Atkins Doctor Says to Fight Fat… with Fat.

“Hidden sugar, preservatives and highly processed white starch are what are really causing our health epidemic in the United States.”


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