PSA: Biracial is not an insult!

Written by Nicole J. We now live in a world where people can change the gender listed on their birth certificate because they feel they were born in t... READ MORE

Jealousy: Meghan, Wendy, and Candace

Written by Nicole J. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has been in headlines more this week, following a documentary airing her struggles with adjusting to ro... READ MORE

Nicki Minaj – A Cautionary Tale

Written by Nicole J.  Nicki Minaj apparently married her felonious boyfriend Kenneth Petty this week, and while I’m saddened by the subterranea... READ MORE

Dating lessons my mother taught me

Written by Nicole J. If you couldn’t tell by my abrasive, somewhat acerbic writing style, especially when it comes to topics I am passionate about, ... READ MORE

Even more swirling scare tactics you might encount...

Written by Nicole J. Now we are up to our third edition of swirling scare tactics that black women might hear when they test out interracial dating. H... READ MORE

How I Evicted A Painful Chin Zit

For the most part, I have decent skin. I never wear makeup to bed and I know what products work for me and stick to a routine.   Sure, I get the ... READ MORE

Third Rail Topics of Black Womanhood

Written by Nicole J An interesting post was left on Facebook on my blog about normalizing obesity. “ I’ve come to realize that certain topics... READ MORE

Should we normalize obesity?

Written by Nicole J. I’ve got a radical suggestion that might make it a little easier to exist as a black woman of a certain size.   Normalize ... READ MORE

Is Bob Hearts Abishola #cancelled?

Written by Nicole J. In today’s episode of outrage, Bob Hearts Abishola, a freshman comedy new to CBS, has been slapped with a Change.org petition c... READ MORE

Self-Defense Tips for Black Women

It’s clear that as a collective, black women have no first line of defense. In fact, some people even delight in our suffering, especially if it is ... READ MORE

Are you offended?

An unfortunate theme I see in level-up spaces is the almost inevitable departure from the group/subscriber base when someone says something that rubs ... READ MORE

Would you opt in to single motherhood?

Written by Nicole J. This blog originated “No Wedding No Womb”, and we are advocates of character over color and choosing the best man for the job... READ MORE

Hair Hoaxes and Lopping Off Locs

Written by Nicole J. It seems every other week a topic about black women’s hair is trending.   Last month, it was H&M, after having the ner... READ MORE

Lessons from a Legend: Diahann Carroll

Icon, pioneer, legendary actress and Pink Pill muse Diahann Carroll passed away today at the age of 84, and the world simply will not be the same with... READ MORE