A Comprehensive Newcomer’s Guide to BB&W, BWE, Etc...
This post was created to shed some light on the different words and phrases that you see used around here with a great deal of frequency by regulars. If you are new to this blog or various BW-centric/BWE spaces, you’ve probably wondered at least once, “What the heck does GAT-DL mean?!” Well, wonder no more!…
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Let’s Talk About ‘Shaming’ Poor, Single Bl...
Let's explore how "Pampers" have a much deeper meaning in the black community....
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Off to Comic-Con and the “Swirling” Big Bash at ...
Well ladies, I hope you'll be able to hold down the fort without me, because I am going to do something that's either completely insane or insanely br...
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Murder the Messenger–The GAT-DL Blacklash of NWNW...
...Here come the trolls.......
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“Why You’re Not Married…Yet,” a Revi...
"McMillan doesn’t claim to be an expert, yet she believes that the fact that she’s been married and divorced three times, has experienced three li...
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Light-skinned Women Are Naturally Dominant? OK, I’ve H...
Wait till you read this cray......
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Question of the Week: Young Black Woman Victim of Colorism, ...
Feel free to chime in, ladies......
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BB&W’s New Resident Hair Care Expert, Kaye Flewel...
Check out our new resident hair expert, giving tips for healthy beautiful hair--relaxed or natural....
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“Swirling” Review By a GASP!! Black Man!!...
Might this review hush the mouths of folks who are trying to paint SWIRLING as some gross betrayal of the race, or some black-man bashing fest? Meh. N...
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Ebony.com Makes Formal Statement on Genarlow Wilson “N...
The good news? Ebony.com has been quick to respond to concerns. The bad news? That they crafted the story in the way that they did in the first place...
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Etiquette 101: 9 Tips for a more polished appearance at soci...
I have learned by experience that because people are always watching you and making internal judgments, it is wise to be aware of your outward present...
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Television Industry Vet Pearlena Igbokwe Named to New Positi...
File this one under "Black women Kicking Arse and Taking Names." Veteran program executive Pearlena Igbokwe has been named Executive Vice President, D...
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A Necessary Understanding: Strength Is NOT Rationalizing Abu...
I don't like repeating myself if I don't have to, but in some things, repetition becomes absolutely necessary....
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Check Us Out in the Chicago Tribune!...
This is a cool story that gives the good and not-so-great news about the state of interracial relationships in the United States. You'll even get a ra...
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Time to Address All this “Men Are Men” and ̶...
Several of you ladies have sent me links to a few trending stories about how "mystified" some black women bloggers are about all the "hoopla" surround...
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Why do Low-Income Couples Marry Less and Divorce More?...
This news release came in my inbox this morning, and I though it was significant enough to share it here in it's entirety. What I find ironic is decad...
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Low Libido: Just “Life” or Something Worrisome?...
This piece originally ran in the now defunct (I think) Pregnancy magazine in 2010. Watching that cute video of the Nulls inspired me to dig this out t...
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Video: The Nive Nulls Have a Baby!...
Nobody can tell me that this way isn't the best way. Well, I guess they could, but I wouldn't pay them a lick of attention....
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VintageNarcissa: Potential Rainbeaus Now Closer Than Ever...
"If white men are moving into black neighborhoods and seeing black girls they find attractive, what's to stop them from approaching?" ...
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Leona’s Love Quest Part XII- SWM seeks Outdoorsy, Dog-lov...
“My dog is named Beau. He is really sweet. He turns 13 on July 7th. Taking hikes with him on some of the local trails is one of my favorite things....
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Machine Gun Kelly, the White Male Progeny of Hip Hop Culture...
At the most recent Awards-Show-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named, un-famous rapper Machine Gun Kelly (also known as “MGK”)–you never heard of ...
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Video: A Sneak Peak of Club M at The Grand Del Mar!...
This is by far our most amazing event to date. Ritzy location, upscale clientele, a chance to meet that someone special. What more could you ask for? ...
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BB&W Is Looking for a Haircare Writer...
I'm looking to bring on an experienced writer to focus on healthy-hair practices, styling, product reviews, and can demonstrate how-to tutorials via v...
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Pretty in Pink : Beauty Trend Summer 2012...
It wasn't the movie from the 80s that made pink famous but the pre-love child of the 60s is making a comeback in all its various shades. Which pink sh...
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Congrats Serena!!...
This woman and her sister, Venus, have been laughed at, bagged on, talked about and belittled, and still the move toward excellence with a quiet digni...
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Custom-Made SWIRLING Earrings!...
Got to love Twitter. It's mostly inane, but sometimes you can hook up with some great folks....
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Health: Seven Benefits of Yoga from Practitioner, Mary Jo Ri...
Everybody say, "Oooommmm"...
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Opinion: “You think you BETTER than us?” As a m...
"What is this love affair that many black women have with dysfunction and misery? So dedicated to this non-sense that they will not only do anything t...
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Product Rave! Make Up For Ever #42–Specially Selected ...
#42 looks gorgeous on all our hues!...
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