The Five Stages of Black Woman Grief, Part 1...
I have observed behaviors in black women, self included, that made me think of the Kübler-Ross model or “Five Stages of Grief”. Many black women have been forced to confront the utter hatred and contempt that black people have for black women. When they see this hatred and the related dysfunction called out, they will respond differently based on whatever “stage” they go to when faced with such an unpleasant situation.
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“Allure” Magazine Poll Reveals the Obvious–...
And unlike the (now infamous) poll about black women having a better physical self image than their white counterparts despite the fact that 80% of us...
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Are Single Moms Raising Losers? New Study Indicates thatR...
Single mothers are raising losers, according to a new study. ...
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What To Wear on a Weekend Getaway...
Spring is here and it is the perfect time for those lovely weekend getaways before it gets too balmy out. Maybe you will take a drive down the coast i...
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Leona’s Love Quest Part XXI- Not Letting the Perfect be t...
Wasn’t it Voltaire who said “Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good?” Lately I have been wondering if I need to take Voltaire’s advi...
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Since We’re Discussing It…The Pot Calling the Ke...
I normally wouldn't do this, but I think this post is a perfect piggy back to Brenda55's post about what this blog ever discusses black men. Interesti...
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He put a ring on it, Now what? Part 2: The Guys speak...
After the overwhelming response from the previous post , I decided to pick the brains of some men and collected their thoughts and feelings about thei...
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Who Da F*ck Did I Think I Am…………R...
More artistry from our favorite BB&W poet......
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Chef Bob: Timballo Siciliano Sicilian Molded Pasta...
A timballo is an Italian molded dish, typically of pasta or rice, with a filling of meat or vegetables. Although there are many versions of timballo S...
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Why we should be concerned about the attacks on Michael Jack...
Inevitably, anytime the children receive media attention, questions are often raised about the paternity of Paris and Prince, as they are fair skinned...
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How to Wear Colored Denim: Spring 2013 Trends...
Colored denim is a fun and easy way to be fashion forward and slowly adding color to your wardrobe, leading up to the summer. Here are a few celebrity...
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Lets Talk About ‘Rape’ and ‘Consent’...
There are only two ways to be sure that a woman wants to have sex with you: 1) She says "yes, I want to have sex with you," or some similarly worded s...
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Brenda55: “Why talk about Black men at all?”...
Why do we ALWAYS have to give the disclaimer that we're not just a bunch of black-man haters??...
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White Man At Odds With Black Wife’s Family Over Spanki...
I came across this post shared by a member of a private group I belong to on Facebook. She was seeking our thoughts on the issue and I had to chime i...
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Being Prejudiced and Hostile Hurts You The Most...
Let’s see how this one goes over… Here is a definition of prejudice from an online dictionary: A (1) : preconceived judgment or op...
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Hottest Trends from The Make Up Show, Los Angeles: stila, OC...
I want EVERYONE girl and woman on BB&W to look and feel beautiful. We've been talking a lot about that lately. What makes BB&W so different for anywhe...
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Time to Own It: My Mea Culpa on No Wedding No Womb 2010...
Time to come clean....
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Get your copy! Kerry Washington covers TV Guide Magazine...
TV Guide Magazine has a feature story on Scandal, which returns with new episodes next Thursday, March 21. Check out some of the pictures from the pho...
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Chef Bob: Flank Steak with Coffee-Peppercorn Marinade...
Coffee has a remarkable affinity with beef. Here, it is complemented by balsamic vinegar, garlic and crushed peppercorns. Cooking to medium, this suc...
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Why I Think Black Women Need Tear Sheets on Elin Nordegren...
Elin Nordegren, the ex-wife Tiger Woods and mother to his two children, has reportedly upgraded from a philandering man-whore who sleep with skanky ho...
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Swirling in History Special – Colonial Swirl on Canvas...
It is no secret that black women have always been desired for marriage by men of all races for centuries. I am always looking for images whether photo...
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Suburban Atlanta Communities Seceding from Troubled Inner Ci...
Despite what you may have heard, Atlanta, GA, isn't all beautiful Southern weather, tree-lined streets and roads named some variant of Peach Tree, and...
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Question of the Week: “How Do I Support My Boyfriend D...
She's between a rock and a hard place......
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Three Ways to an Irresistible Online Dating Profile...
Online dating may not be the only way to meet a mate, but it certainly has become an essential part of the matrix. And since men are visual, women loo...
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Five Beauty Trends from Oscars 2013...
The red carpet extravaganza was two weeks ago. However, the looks presented on it are still impacting our SS 2013 wardrobe. Are the fresh faced looks ...
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Best Natural Hair Invention EVER! The Luxe Therapy Comb!!...
It's rare that you can come across an invention that is so simple and yet so ingenious as the Luxe Therapy Scalp Soother. Fluff your fro and gently so...
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My Take on Mayor Bloomberg’s Anti Teen Pregnancy Initi...
Every. Single. Banner. Says. The. Truth. THIS IS THE TRUTH! Why are you mad because Michael Bloomberg co-signs it? This warped thinking is the reason ...
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Do you plan to change your last name when you get married? I...
Last year a controversial tweet about women changing their last name went zooming around the internet:"Mr. Wrong will compromise your purity and then ...
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