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17 Jun 16

Amazing Weekend Deal for 100% Cosmetics!...

You guys know I’m a junky for this stuff, and the folks on the blog who have tried it have also raved! But if you’re still on the fence, take advantage of this HUGE promotion 100% Pure is having. They hardly ever do this, so act fast! Ends on June 22, 2016 at midnight All products…

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17 Jun 16

QOTW: Black Woman Interested in White Guy with Black Friend ...

The question: Hello Christelyn, I admire you for your work counseling black women and interracial couples! Thank you for your strength and passion!...

Beauty

16 Jun 16

How to Make Your Natural Hair Grow...

If you are a Black Woman you know the struggles of having short natural hair that just will not grow! I have struggled with short hair for the long...

Health and Fitness

15 Jun 16

Time to Get Real About Protecting Black Women from HIV and O...

Last week when I did a video about a fan of mine who’s bestie was a gay male with HIV practicing unsafe sex practices, we got a troll from the u...

Gardening

15 Jun 16

Garden Update: Companion Planting, 4 Foot Tall Tomatoes, and...

This year I decided to do something new in the garden. I planted corn earlier in the season in a large, circular, felt garden bag. Corn needs lots of ...

Black Women's Empowerment

15 Jun 16

Exclusive: Kola Boof Reacts to Azealia Banks’ Skin Ble...

It truly is ironic that the MOST VOCAL opponent of Skin-Bleaching on earth (Kola Boof), author of the literal bible against bleaching “THE SEXY ...

Thriving

14 Jun 16

Time to Start a Prayer Chain for Azalea Banks. She’s B...

Honestly it breaks my heart that this woman’s tortured mental state is on full display for all the world to see. Now it looks like Azalea Banks ...

Dating & Marrying Ethnic Men

13 Jun 16

Asian Man Gives His Perspective On Dating Black Women...

Hi Christelyn, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Tim and I recently saw a Youtube video you had posted wherein you interviewed ...

Beauty

12 Jun 16

Smooth, Pore-Less Looking Skin, Naturally!...

June is National Acne Awareness Month. I remember when acne had such a hold on me that it affected my confidence. It even affected the types of...

Events

12 Jun 16

Happy #LovingDay! Check Me Out at the #MixedRemixedFestival!...

Yesterday’s Mixed Remixed Festival a blast. Got to meet so many gorgeous and beautifully blended families. I spoke to a packed room of people di...

Question of the Week

09 Jun 16

QOTW: “My HIV Positive Best Friend Keeps Having Risky ...

The Question: “I have been having an issue that I can’t seem to figure out a solution for even though it should be common sense for a pers...

Married Swirling

08 Jun 16

Love It! Gorgeous Couple Ties the Knot!...

On the eve of Loving Day. Check out the love story of Leah De Shay and her husband, Thomas Drexler: My name is Leah De Shay; my husband Thomas Friedri...

Family

08 Jun 16

OMG…Summer Floaties on FLEEK!!!...

My brother and his wife and son came down for Maxi’s graduation and we were in the thick of a heat wave. Good lawd…all we could do was be ...

Thriving

08 Jun 16

Breukelen Bleu Gives Insight into the Dark Side of Femininit...

You’re heard the lighter, flowery side of the feminine power we can access, now get ready for the darker side. https://www.youtube...

Beauty

07 Jun 16

Dear Natural Cosmetics Companies, Please Acknowledge That Da...

Dear Natural Cosmetics Companies Who Think Only White Women Want to Buy Their Wares, For a variety of reasons related to concerns about my health and ...

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Question of the Week

06 Jun 16

21, Pregnant with Second Child, Wants to Swirl?!...

This letter appeared in my inbox: Hi, I’m a 21 year old black female who swirled once when I was in high school and became pregnant by the white...

Beauty

06 Jun 16

Decadent Chocolate Therapy That Won’t Grow Your Waistl...

Maxi’s graduation weekend was wonderful, but there was some senseless family drama on Friday that left me mentally and emotionally exhausted. I ...

Beauty

05 Jun 16

Alicia Keys Vows To Never Wear Makeup. Are You Feeling It?...

Yes, ya’ll. Alicia Keys has seen the light! After much introspection and meditation, Keys has decided that she will no longer wear makeup. You k...

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03 Jun 16

How to Watch “Roots” with Your White Partner wit...

I remember when the first installment of Roots came out, and my parents demanding my brother and I watch. I remember seeing that classic scene, when K...

Beauty

03 Jun 16

Don’t Miss Out on this Amazing Deal! 20% Off 100% Pure...

If you’ve been contemplating transitioning to natural, chemical free and non-toxic make up and skin care, 100% Pure Cosmetics is an excellent co...

Family

02 Jun 16

She Makes Me Proud! Maxi Graduates!...

Got to be braggadocios for a minute, because I simply am bursting with happiness that my oldest daughter graduated high school today. Now it’s o...

Beauty

02 Jun 16

Flummoxed for Father’s Day? How About a Boudoir Photo?...

You’ve given the tie and dress shirt, the fancy Williams Sonoma grill set, and the socks and underwear. Aren’t you tired of seeing that bo...

Gender Conflict

02 Jun 16

South African Woman Gives Us a Peek on Cultural Double Stand...

It’s always nice to get another perspective. Hi Christelyn, I’m a 23 year old black woman from South Africa and I love your work. I’...

Question of the Week

01 Jun 16

QOTW: BW Upset Because Her White Female Friends Puzzle Over ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_1xunrd79g Okay fam, what say you?...

Promotions

31 May 16

Join Me for the #LovingDay Mixed Remixed Festival in Los Ang...

Hi everyone! I’m so proud to announce that I’ll be a panel discussion speaker at the Mixed/Remixed Festival in celebration of Loving Day, ...

Black Women's Empowerment

31 May 16

Get Mad if You Want…Femininity for the Win....

After a frequent commenter, Breanna, posted a candid status on Facebook about her frustration about living in an unsafe neighborhood, and the dangers ...

Thriving

28 May 16

For Black Women Only: What Femininity Is…For Us....

I got this question from a reader this morning: Hello! Thank you so much for all you do! I just read your piece on what happened to Breanna. ? That is...