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 at the hands of white men. Abuse only counts when white men are the perpetrators; it doesn’t count when black men do it. Oh, and don’t forget, if…
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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 ...
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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...
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I Watched the Mixed-ish Pilot, and I Have Mixed Feelings (**...
Written by Saran Lawson Mixed-ish is the second spin-off of Black-ish; Grown-ish being the successful second spin-off. The show follows Bow (Rainbow J...
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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...
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Who Is Lizzo?...
Written by Saran Lawson When I think of Lizzo, I’m actually transported back to a time before I knew of her existence. A past space where Missy Elli...
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Looking Like Outside: Hair Acceptance, Weaves, and H&M...
We are back again with another hair conversation. Some time ago, we had a post on the blog, outlining conversations that black women were not necessar...
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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...
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Could You Give Up Your Citizenship?...
Written by Saran Lawson If you haven’t figured it out so far, I kind of like 90 Day Fiance. Saying that I ‘kind of like’ is admittedly an unders...
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Video: Should You Dump Your Ghetto Friends When They Embarra...
When you level up, some people simply just must be left behind. Let’s Discuss!...
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It’s October 3rd. Get In! We’re Going Over Mean Girl...
I am not sure if this will become a series, but I am really loving the opportunity to talk about my favourite movies or TV shows, and the lessons we c...
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The Duke of Sussex: Prince of the Four Ps...
Written by Nicole J. Prince Harry made the news this week because he and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are suing the UK press for their continue...
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Bryan and Chacha: A Custom Life Path Together, Part 2...
I met Bryan and Chacha through Instagram, as I like to follow accounts where people show off their taste in fashion. I later found out that they would...
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Bryan and Chacha: Blazing their own path, Part 1...
Today’s couple is Bryan and Chacha. I have really enjoyed talking to them about their dating and marriage journey. There are so many tidbits to gain...
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Don’t be like Valencia Love...
Written by Nicole J. Back in February, I wrote about Valencia Love, the restaurateur and child-care service provider who coughed up R. Kelly’s bail ...
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Cheyenne met her match with Ted, Part 2...
Today, we’ll be speaking with Ted and Cheyenne, from Georgia. Many thanks to Khadijah for connecting us. Ted decided to join us for part of the in...
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Cheyenne and Ted: He Loved Her Whimsy, Part 1...
Today, we’ll be speaking with Ted and Cheyenne, from Georgia. Many thanks to Khadijah for connecting us. Ted decided to join us for part of the in...
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Lessons from Friends: When Your Love Life’s DOA...
On September 22, the world celebrated the 25th anniversary of Friends. I recently hopped off the late-bus and binge-watched the show. I often wonder w...
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Case Study: Naomi Campbell...
Written by Nicole J. This blog marks what will be the first of many case studies, where we will discuss and explore the attitudes, behaviors, and habi...
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Black Women, H&M, and Hair...
Written by Nicole J. Nothing gets black women more riled up than the conversation of hair. Hair has the super power to get under the skin of black wom...
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How to Shoot Your Shot with A’leia and David –...
I met A’leia and David through a mutual Facebook group, and became a fan of their YouTube channel. I’ve included the link below. (Be sure to watch...
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From LA with Love: A’leia and David – Part 1...
I met A’leia and David through a mutual Facebook group, and became a fan of their YouTube channel. The link has been included below. (Be sure to wat...
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Video: How to Handle Difficult Questions About Your Past...
It can be difficult to know what to say when you feel intimidated by others because you have a complicated past. This video gives advice about how to ...
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Five Reasons Black Women Should Take Up Longboarding...
Way back in my college years, I wanted to get around campus without having to walk everywhere. So, I went to my local beach supplies shop and bought a...
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Inconceivable: A Man As You Wish...
Recently, the internet has exploded due to rumours that Sony was looking to remake the 1987 classic, The Princess Bride. People are understably outrag...
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Modules in the Build a Brotha Workshop...
Written by Nicole J. Good morning class, my name is Professor Pickmeisha Jones, a colleague of a Pimp named Nick Nack, and I teach black women nationw...
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Abstinence: Antiquated or Awesome?...
Written by Nicole J. Last week I talked a quite a bit about sexual health among black women, from tips to prevent getting HIV, to why unprotected sex ...
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Dating in the Diaspora: Jamaica...
Written by Nicole J. A common rebuttal to the dearth of American “Good Black Men” is to just get one from other black majority nations in ...
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Shut up about hypergamy!...
Written by Nicole J. There has been a lot of talk of late about black women and hypergamy. What’s hypergamy you ask? It’s just fancy talk for marr...
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Trini’s Advice, Part 4...
Today’s article concludes our spotlight a new couple, Trini and Jay. Trini was so kind as to speak with me about her 26-year marriage to Jay. In thi...
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