Jamila: “Why I *heart* Sallie Krawcheck and Marissa Ma...

When it comes to women, people equate sacrifice with love. Why are we still fighting the antiquated notion that a woman who has little-to-no desire to be a stay-at-home mom must not love her kids?

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Another White Guy Spills It: A Tale of a Blind Date GoneR...

This is a true story about a white guy who never dated interracially, had a somewhat myopic view on race relations, and never dreamed in a million yea...

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Men Love Sports. How To Speak Their Language Without Soundin...

A basic knowledge of some top teams and players can help break the ice with that cute guy you’ve been eyeing across the sports bar!...

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Ever Wonder What White Guys Say About Black Women When We...

I got this note today from Kevin Pyne, a Facebook friend of mine who's a white guy and mostly dates black women. I think you'll find this very interes...

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Heat-Free Bantu Knot Updo...

Here's a style that you can wear for a holiday gathering that chic and mature, and best of all, no heat needed....

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Question of the Week: English White Guy Asks Me How to Meet ...

I received this note from "J," a young man living in England who is interested in black women, but it unsure how to approach them. After you read this...

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New Study Reveals Black Women Viewed as “Masculine;...

A study released by Columbia Business School revealed that race is often assigned a gender along a spectrum. Black people are viewed as "masculine," r...

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Black Skin Aging Looks Different, Part II–Focus: Sun D...

Geesh. She could be the star of one of those "Scared Straight" shows, if they did one on the dangers of boiling you skin with baby oil for that St. Tr...

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Leona’s Love Quest Read By Online Dating Service, And&...

Don't you just love the holidays? Well, most of us do, anyway. Leona told us in her last post that she's not really looking forward to now until Valen...

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Lamb Shanks with Green Lentils and Vegetables...

This one-dish recipe has options many for meals to come especially left-overs. Make and serve now and reserve some to store and reheat. Look for drie...

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Product Pick: Cover Girl Helps This Black Chick Look Pretty ...

Nice pigments, goes well with most any complexion. Downside: could be a bit more emollient. ...

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On Fitness: It’s Your Hair, Or Your Life...

It really is that simple. It took a minute, but once I stripped the issue down to its core, it became easy to cut through all my crap excuses, decide...

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Dreaming of Getting That Ring This Season? Must Read ‘...

If you haven't cracked open an issue of Wedding Nouveau, here's a taste of what you're missing....

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Why Does the “Fiscal Cliff” Seem to Make Everyon...

Whether we go over the cliff or not, everyone needs to have several seats and have an adult conversation. ...

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Leona’s Love Quest Part XVIII-Happy Holidays from Leona!...

“I really hate this time of year- by which I mean, Thanksgiving to Valentine's day.” is what one of my closest and most cynical friends posted as...

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Fun With Your Foreign Boo’s Fam, Language Barrier Be Damne...

I date men who are not American. Stands to reason--I’ve lived in 5 different European countries over the last 12 years, with an autumn-long stint in...

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Ten Beauty Must Haves for Fall/Winter 2012-13...

Boo Hoo!! This is our resident fashionista's last post for a while....

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“Scandal” Spoilers, Updates and Commentary…...

The Official BB&W "Scandal" Discussion Thread!...

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Anyone Nervous About Wearing Their Natural Hair to the Rainb...

I remember the first time I met The Hubster's parents. I was more nervous than a swim suit model at a Taliban convention. ...

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Opinion: Can Americans Really Afford 4 More Years of Entitle...

(BB&W is fully aware that this post is bound to piss some people off. But we feel this is a good cataslyst to bring about some discussion on this topi...

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The Superwoman Complex: Deepak Chopra Breaks Down the Danger...

Innate social messaging systems tell Black women that they have to overcome, challenge, beat, and win every single thing they do. And, the Superwoman ...

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Gifts for a Cause: World Vision Gifts Help the Neediest Amon...

Ever regret giving someone a gift because they were a colossal ingrate? Well even when you do that this year, if you purchase it from World Vision, yo...

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Duchess Kate is Pregnant! Do You Care?...

It's official news across the pond. "Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambrid...

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Commentary on the Crooked Room: Melissa Harris-Perry Reveals...

You've heard about the "crooked room," now meet the characters posted on the walls. First up, the Jezebel....

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Pics of the Day…Shameless Cuteness....

I’m celebrating. It’ took me a year to do it, but last month I paid off my insanely expensive Canon T3i camera and…I’m still t...

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Black Skin Aging Looks Different. How It Looks and How to (T...

As we age, the melanin in dark skin is our saving grace. The darker you are, the less risk your skin has of looking like a road map of wrinkles in you...

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Can you really go from high school straight to medical schoo...

Because blacks are underrepresented in health care, some schools offer programs designed to help minorities get into medical school. ...

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Chef Bob: Linguini in Tomato-Clam Sauce...

Here is a fresh twist on a classic pasta recipe. Canned clams and a pint of cherry tomatoes make this quick dinner ready in less than 30 minutes. Thi...

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