Author Spotlight: Our Very Own “SwirlQueen” is a...

It is my pleasure to announce that our much-loved Lorraine Spencer aka SwirlQueen has published two children’s books!

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Swirling and Marriage – Andreas and Zani...

When I came across this couple I was actually drawn into the photo by the intense and deep love Danish Andreas Anderskou and South African Zani Suttl...

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Vintage Beauty Trends from The Great Gatsby, Modernized...

In my last post, I shared with you some fabulous fashion trends garnered from Lurhmann's The Great Gatsby movie. This time, I am bringing you the amaz...

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Why Would You Date or Marry a Known Racist?...

A couple of days ago I was led to a story on one of those white nationalists sites about a white racist who loves black women and is with one of the s...

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Hot Out of the Oven, Another Off Topic Thread...

The Week in Review/Hot Topics That We Didn't Get Time to Write About will be a new and recurring feature on BB&W....

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Stuff I Like: “The Happy Couple Workout”...

Meet Richard and Alana Newman, creators of the uniquely cute and amazing "Happy Couple Workout." ...

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Paying It Forward: What Does BB&W Owe BWE?...

BB&W is officially not a BWE blog, yet in practice and intent, BB&W is very much a BWE blog. ... my purpose is to direct the attention of the ...

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Since Many Of You Have Asked….What’s Going On Wi...

I’ve been getting this question a lot lately: “Chris! Your hair is so thick and healthy looking! What are you doing?!”    ...

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Beware of Weight-Loss Haters! J-Hud’s Fiancé Gripes t...

So apparently Jennifer Hudson's guy, and baby daddy (anyone notice they've been engaged for about 100 years?) says he thinks Jennifer needs to dial b...

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Fashionable Trends Garnered from The Great Gatsby...

Check out these timeless looks!...

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Question of the Week: “My Brother Says He Will Disown ...

"Hi, I'm a 19 years old and I'm very interesting in swirling I have had interest in white guys before but never really made an attempt at dating them ...

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How Do Black Women Respond When Someone “Pulls Rank...

This post is a bit tricky because it deals with the issue of intersectionality. I strongly suggest people read up on the term and who is impacted. I ...

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Reason 20 Kabillion Why Wal*Mart Sucks: White Father Accused...

Forget about "What The Cuss?!" file this story under "OMG Seriously?? GTFOOH!!"...

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Vetting Aabaakawad (aka Eubie Drew)...

One prominent blogger has concluded that, because I made two short comments recently, on a couple of blogs, that were in poor taste, and because she k...

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President Obama Addresses the Importance of Personal Respons...

President Barack Obama gave the commencement speech at the only all male historically black institution of higher education in the United States, More...

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“Young Teach,” Former BB&W Blogger is Getti...

I’m totally over the moon! You regulars remember ‘Young Teach,’ the really cute music teacher from Tennessee who had recently acted ...

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Weekend Read:...

Gotta read this......

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Abercrombie’s CEO Michael Jeffries Created a Public Re...

It's on thing for you to have unpopular rude thoughts running through your head; it's quite another thing entirely to let those thoughts escape throug...

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3 Ways to Wear This Spring’s Wardrobe Staple: White Te...

It would seem that you ladies are so NOT feeling the sporty trend. I can dig it. It is good to know your audience and I am happy to find that most of ...

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Health: Why I Never Want to Be Like My Mother....

Imagine having a diabetic mother that demands you go out and buy her a greasy cheeseburger and fries because what you have at your house is too health...

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Well It’s About Time! Kerry Washington Finally Lands t...

Kerry Washington's role as Olivia Pope on the ABC hit Scandal is seriously causing her star to rise and she is finally getting the major media attenti...

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It’s Back! Lonnie’s Friday Funny!!...

After a hiatus, Lonnie's cartoon strips are BACK!...

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You Think You Had it Rough?! Check Out This WWII Swirl Coupl...

After reading this, no should should be complaining about how hard it is to swirl......

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What Types of People Marry Interracially?...

Do any of you in BB&W land really see yourselves under one of these seven labels? ...

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What All Those BWE Bloggers Predicted is Finally Coming True...

Although I'm a single woman who isn't focused on getting dates at the moment--but that could change at any second, because really, who knows when The ...

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Four Reasons to Turn on Your TV: Defiance, Mad Men, Game of ...

SyFy's Defiance, AMC's Mad Men, HBO's Game of Thrones, and ABC's Scandal. These are the shows I watch religiously (or almost religiously) every week, ...

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Retro Chic with Sandra D...

The popularity of retro TV shows like Mad Men, Boardwalk Empire, Vegas, and the buzz surrounding the summer release of the much anticipated The Great ...

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