Let’s Talk Movies 3...
LET’S TALK MOVIES……3 By Capt. Smooth Tyler Perry The good, the bad and the ugly I noticed one of Tyler Perry’s films was recently released. “Peeples” with Kerry Washington. So, is Tyler putting out quality work or has he spread himself too thin? Does his name above the title make you want to see the…
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Soooo Good Marinara and Meatballs...
Soooo Good Marinara and Meatballs The rich flavors in this simple, yet delicious, pasta sauce meld together as it simmers. Serve over your choi...
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Example Number 435,098,182 of What’s Wrong With Some I...
So I’m on one of my favorite guilty-pleasure blogs, Sandra Rose, when I read that once again, Kanye West displays the intelligence of a dead don...
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The Scandal: Is Newlywed Kerry Washington Expecting?!...
This just in! Bronx born Kerry Washington and new husband, Nnamdi Asomugha, are currently expecting their first child. The internet is about to explo...
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Being Discerning versus Being Judgemental...
Being Discerning This is sort of a rambling post. I just read an excellent article on Psychology Today called “Don’t be Judgemental, Be Di...
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Beauty by Monae: Check Out Her Protective Style Hair Regimen...
Whether you’re hair is natural or not, protective styles are all the rage. Protective styles are popular for helping you to grow out your hair. ...
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PT 2: An Honest Conversation Between You and I: Black Female...
This is part two of a conversation inspired by an email I received from one of our dear readers. My intention as a writer is to bring light to the sha...
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Seven Days of Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness: Laura Mercie...
What I’m wearing: Laura Mercier, “Antique Pink” I love the smoothness in which this lipstick goes on, and is ultra moisturizing. I t...
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Makeup By Monae: Quick Hair and Makeup Look...
If only we all had the time to make ourselves look like the hottest celeb on TV, but that isn’t realistic. I’m here to help those of us ...
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Princess Learns the Hard Way “Project Help a Brutha...
Before I show the excerpt of this woman’s formal statement, I need to make myself clear so as to stave off the fire-breathing ass weasels who wi...
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One Letter Writer’s Experience Being the Only Black Gi...
There’s very few letters I get that move me to immediate action, but this one did. Once you read it you’ll understand why. I bolded the mo...
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Social Graces 101: In Memoriam Maxine Powell 1915-2013...
“Mrs. Powell was always a lady of grace, elegance and style, and we did our best to emulate her. Every asset of my personality has been by her influ...
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QOTW: I’m black, but now I have “white people problems�...
I’m black, but now I have “white people problems”… My boyfriend and I have been dating for just over 2 years. He (47) and I (44) are divorced....
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Man Candy Monday: Danell Leyva’s Naked Body Is Good fo...
There is something about a man’s body that I just can’t deny. The lines of his shoulders, the width of his waist, the way his calf muscles...
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Monday is Punday # 9...
Warning: SirLoin is an incorrigible punster. Do not incorrige. – – – – – – – There once was a young man from...
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OOW Children Are No Mistake, But Stop Projecting Your Ego On...
One of the most difficult discussions when it comes to the OOW rate among black women is acknowledging that it is a problem. Mainly because black wome...
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Have You Heard about ‘Stop Telling Women to Smile̵...
A few weeks ago, I came across a Kickstarter campaign for Tatyana Fazlalizadeh’s public art series “bringing awareness to gender based street...
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What in De Cuss?! Orlando Bloom DIVORCES Wife for Phylicia&#...
What is the wholly hell do we have here??? You could have knocked me over with a feather with this: From MediaTakeOut.com October 25, 2013: We TOLD Y&...
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Studies (and experience) Show Black Men Benefit and Lose by ...
In two separate studies, Megan Holland and Simone Ipsa-Landa examined the experiences of Black boys and girls who participated in diversity program...
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Do White Men Who Swirl Prefer Darker Skinned Naturalistas?...
A little something me and my writing partner noticed while doing promotion for SWIRLING was that most (bordering on all) of the white guys we saw with...
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The Cost of Not Smiling...
By Ashley One perfect summer night in June, I stood on the rooftop of an exclusive hotel in West Hollywood at a swanky event. At first, I made it a pr...
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The Best Dang-Darned, Most Comprehensive Guide to Going to S...
This information comes courtesy of longtime BB&W member, Tammy Ghalden. Thanks Tammy, for sharing such valuable information with all of us. The B...
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Whatcha Got Growing?...
The weather in Southern California is (slightly) cooling off and I’ve planted some cool-weather plants: mixed greens, green onions, carrots, kal...
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Tamar Braxton “Hot Sugar” Long Ponytail...
Meet Monae Everett, BB&W’s new beauty blogger! Have you seen the Tamar Braxton “Hot Sugar” video? Say what you want about the vi...
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Ashley Harvard, On Overweight Women’s Hostility to Fit...
By Ashley Harvard, BB&W Health and Wellness Editor One evening last week, I popped into my local grocery store for some dinner ingredients after p...
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BWE And Validation-Seeking: Are You Looking To Be Told What ...
You know, there are things I agree with and disagree with when it comes to how BWE reaches black women, however there has always been one thing that h...
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New IR Movie Alert: “Belle,” A ‘Tragic Mul...
First, we had My Last Day Without You, now this… Summary: Belle is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizebeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the ill...
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Photo of the Day: Me and Ben Carey, Lead Guitarist for Lifeh...
As if I needed another reason to love my town, me and The Husbster go out on Saturday to a fledging restaurant and lo and behold we see Ben Carey, the...
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A Canadian Comments on Similarities between BWE, Black Empow...
I am a Canadian woman and my parents are from the Caribbean. That means I am not African American and all I know about AAs is what I see in the media,...
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Monday is Punday 8...
Oh, the orgasmic joys of SirLoinDeBeef, listening to the groans coming from the Internet … Warning: Incorrigible punster. Do not incorrige. R...
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