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Should We Just Get Over It and Forgive Chris Brown Already?

Feb 15, in Editorial Staff, Media Watch, Relationships, by Jamila Akil

So when, if ever, does Chris Brown becoming deserving of public forgiveness? Should Chris Brown ever be allowed to perform at the Grammy’s or any other major music ceremony?

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BB&W Exclusive:Super-Star Yoga Master, Shiva Rea!

Feb 15, in BB&W Exclusive, Health, by Christelyn Karazin

You guys know I’m a serious yoga-hippie. So when I got the opportunity to interview the most beautiful, kick-arse-iest star of the “yoga flow,” Shiva Rea, I had to compose my giddiness and maintain some level of professional decorum. So you’ll only hear minor gushing.

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Kinda Makes You Wonder: Bobby Brown Not Welcome at Whitney’s Funeral

Feb 14, in Media Watch, News, by Christelyn Karazin

The family is sending a clear message. And even a deaf person can hear it.

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“The Loving Story” Recap: Thoughts?

Feb 14, in Married Swirling, Relationships, by Christelyn Karazin

Wow. Just…wow.

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Cop RANT! Man Gets Harassed By the Po Po’s for Walking With Black Grandchild!

Feb 14, in Family, News, What the Cuss?, by Christelyn Karazin

I reserved my trademark What da cuss? phrase for times like these, when there are just no dignified words to explain the lame-brained, nutty, batty, cuckoo and looney things I catch wind of folks doing.

One such WTC moment just happened a few seconds ago when a white grandfather was stopped because some “concern troll” call the police because he was walking down the street holding hands with his black granddaughter.

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Yes, Non-Black Men Can Use and Abuse Black Women Too (and I Hope You Already Knew That)

Feb 14, in Relationships, by Jamila Akil

A positive effect of all of this public discussion is that more and more black women are beginning to wake up, take stock of their situation, and behave in a proactive fashion to change any facet of their lives that they believe needs to be changedâ€”including, but not limited to, availing themselves of the option to begin dating non-black men.

A negative effect of all of this publicity regarding the relationship market for black women is that predatory non-black men who are looking to exploit black women are now priming themselves to do so. And black women may be jumping from the frying pan into the fire…

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Stealth Vetting: Nine Questions to Ask Your Rainbeau Today

Feb 14, in Dating & Marrying Ethnic Men, Swirling Singles, by Christelyn Karazin

The BWE blogs talk a lot about vetting, so we know it means more than working a gig giving pets shots and enemas. But the question is, how do we vet? What questions should you be asking to get to the answers you want, and how do you do it without sounding like a crazy chick? Read on…

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Author Says Organized Religion Has It All Wrong

Feb 13, in Audio Posts, Author Spotlight, Guests of the Inner Sanctum, Interviews, Politics, Religion & Spirituality, by Christelyn Karazin

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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The New, NEW Black Woman: Fri Forjindam

Feb 13, in Dating & Marrying Ethnic Men, Married Swirling, The New, NEW Black Woman, by Christelyn Karazin

Meet the brainchild behind “Wedding Nouveau” magazine

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Health: The Surprising Link I Had with Whitney Houston

Feb 13, in Weight Management, by Christelyn Karazin

The surprising link I had with Whitney Houston…

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New Feature: “Leona’s Love Quest!”

Feb 13, in Dating & Marrying Ethnic Men, Swirling Singles, by ** Guest Author **

Follow this BB&W Crew member as she goes on an earnest and deliberate quest to find love. Get your popcorn ready!

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Exercise of the Week: Free Weights to Stave Off Cottage-Cheesey Thighs!

Feb 12, in Exercise of the Week, by Christelyn Karazin

Since some of you just HAVE to have the weights to feel like you’re doing something…

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Your Skin: Cure for Clo Clo’s Eczema in the Sunday Wash.

Feb 12, in Health, Skin Care, by Christelyn Karazin

Clo Clo (the eight-year-old) was practically born with a rash. I suppose in the scheme of things–her being born 11 weeks early being a risk for a host of potential after affects, and none of them good–a perpetual eczema breakout is small potatoes since we got off so easy. She’s as healthy as a horse and smart as a tack…

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Janelle MonÃ¡e

Feb 12, in Black Women's Empowerment, Black Women's Improvement Project (BWIP), The New, NEW Black Woman, by Jamila Akil

Are you looking for a black female artist who can sing, dance, writes her own songs, and doesn’t have to get half-naked in a video to put her talent on display? Look no further, meet Janelle MonÃ¡e!

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Jamila on Why Some Women Who Leave ‘The Plantation’ Get Skewered

Feb 12, in Black Women's Empowerment, Black Women's Improvement Project (BWIP), Relationships, by Jamila Akil

Some detractors of BWE/BWIP bloggers refer to them as ‘sellouts’ for encouraging black women to date interracially and leave the confines of dangerous communities. But Iâ€™ve not noticed that among those who sling the word sellout at black women, not all black women who date interracially and travel internationally are considered selloutsâ€”just those black women who actively encourage and tell other black women that they can do the same.

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Dangerous Love: When South African Girl and Afrikaans Boy Decide to Swirl

Feb 12, in Relationships, Swirling Singles, by Christelyn Karazin

“I’ve never been more afraid for my life… “

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Kevin Purcell’s Hilarious Take on Dating with Kids After Divorce

Feb 12, in Humor, Relationships, by Kevin Purcell

Iâ€™m not sure what my kids think about me dating women who are not their mother, but Iâ€™ve found it important thus far not to ask. Some things will be between them and their therapists. Iâ€™ve chosen to preemptively respect their doctor-patient confidentiality.

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Movie Review: “Mr. & Mrs. Loving” by BB&W Crew Dude, ‘Friends of Jay’

Feb 12, in Married Swirling, Relationships, Weddings, by ** Guest Author **

From today’s perspective its easy to say, “what was wrong with those people,” but fifty years ago things were so much different. Few black men could rise above the garbage collector/shoe shine boy/elevator operator category in those days. Even great musical artists like Nat “King” Cole, Ben Webster and Billie Holiday had to go to the the rear entrance of the theater because the front door was barred to African-Americans. Fifty years has made an enormous difference. Today Robert DeNiro, Iman, Roger Ebert, Halle Barry, etc., can marry whomever they wish——–unthinkable just fifty years ago.

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Breaking News: Whitney Houston Dead at 48!

Feb 11, in News, by Christelyn Karazin

UPDATE: Whitney Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55PM at the Hollywood Beverly Hilton. Her body is still there. She was in Los Angeles to attend the Grammys.

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