Counterpoint to “White Privilege, My Family&...

by Married Black Expat -- I appreciate these examples of White privilege. But unfortunately many crimes committed in the Black community do not result... READ MORE

You’re Pretty… For a Dark-Skinned Girl

You’re Pretty… For a Dark-Skinned Girl By Cloe Luv “You’re pretty for a dark-skinned girl.” That was the comment that de... READ MORE

Wait…Issa Rae is ENGAGED?!

Asa runs a YouTube channel called The Mellow Lyfe. Check it out here. Issa Rae is engaged, and her fiancé is not an Asian man, presumably. Why does t... READ MORE

Carrie: When You’re About to Mess Up a Reall...

By Carrie Thompson A dimly lit bar in Larchmont Village. I entered with the outfit and the intent, to grab something hot and bring it home with me. I ... READ MORE

It’s 2018! Time to Up Your Makeup Game!

By Kenna Christopherson The world makeup can be both exciting and confusing for those of you may be new to it. I’ve learned a great deal about makeu... READ MORE

Carrie: My 48-Hour Date

By: Carrie Thompson   Was he, afraid, to touch me? I can make him.  It is time. When *Trevor laid eyes on me, he always maintained a safe, gentl... READ MORE

Carrie: Dating Woes In La La Land

By Carrie Thompson I zipped up my low rise Rag ‘N Bone jeans and looked back at my ass in the mirror — perfection. I barrelled my way through ... READ MORE

Carrie Speaks: Are black women less forgiving of b...

By Carrie *Stop reading right now if the ‘arrogance’ of me being true to myself offends, I repeat. Stop reading. If this is a popularity contest, ... READ MORE

Adam: “Swirling Toward Sanity”

By Adam Corson-Finnerty My father was a white, Roman Catholic, Irish and English, a Southerner, with an eighth grade education and a poorly paid Airm... READ MORE

Carrie: Swirling When Your White Boy Ain’t W...

We still hadn’t met yet, but this was the first night we spoke, aside from our cordial, yet topical email correspondence. His name was *Bryan, a Seg... READ MORE

Carrie: “As a black woman, when am I allowed...

I am bitter. Desperate too. Jaded. Did I miss anything? In today’s meme-generating society, few emotions are permitted, while others are outlawed. A... READ MORE

Interview: Kola Boof Talks New Comic Book Project ...

Have you heard that living legend, Kola Boof is taking on the world of comic books? Check out this interview: Interview with Kola Boof by Adrienne Gra... READ MORE

That Awkward Moment When You’ve Been Confuse...

The Question of DOOM! On a sunny spring day, I take my baby for a stroll.  It’s a really nice day.  Perfect, really.  Blue sky, fluffy clouds, no... READ MORE

Exclusive: Kola Boof Reacts to Azealia Banks’...

It truly is ironic that the MOST VOCAL opponent of Skin-Bleaching on earth (Kola Boof), author of the literal bible against bleaching “THE SEXY ... READ MORE