Truth Through Poetry…Black Women Bravely Face the Blac...
Once upon a time, everyone thought that black men belonged to black women, and black women belonged to black men. The idea of “black love” was the black girl’s very on Cinderella story. It was a house built on hope and shared cultural experiences. Little did the world know, that underneath the plaster of unity…
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Shimmer Smizzle! I’m Loving MAC’s Veluxe Pearlfu...
I’m not crazy about the price ($40) but I’m absolutely nuts about the color payoff. I purchased this palette on the way back home from Las...
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QOTW: What It Means When Your Boyfriend Won’t Introduc...
Here’s the situation: My name is [redacted] I have been dating this white guy for over three years now, I am ready to move to the next level but...
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Today’s My Birthday, So…...
No posts today. I’m going to enjoy being 42, and feeling 24. Love you guys!...
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Intermarriage By the Numbers: More Black Women are Marrying ...
Last month, the Pew Research Center released new numbers about intermarriage in the United States. The numbers are rising across the board with a few ...
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Five Embarrassing Health Issues And How To Deal With Them...
There are many health issues that can be embarrassing. Some are more embarrassing than others. Some are just embarrassing to the person suffering beca...
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Meet My Brother…He’s Got a Lot to Say About Blac...
Hey all, meet my older brother, Byron!...
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A Country Oldie But Goodie: Sautéed Corn, Okra and Tomatoes...
This dish really takes me back to my childhood, when my father would make this dish along with some fried catfish. The sweetness and freshness of the ...
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The Psychological Damage Done To Our Girls is Pure Evil....
I was shuffling through my “Question of the Week” letters and came across one that was pretty verbose. Bottom line–the young ...
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OPEN THREAD. IRR romance and Erotica....
Well, it seems that we have readers who are interested in WM/BW romance and erotica. Ahhhh. A subject very close to our hearts at BB&W. We ha...
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BB&W Survey Results: 69% of IRR Black Mothers Married B...
Yesterday on a whim, I decided to host an informal survey of the participants of this blog and our Facebook page–black women interested and invo...
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Calling All Naturals! Who’s Blowdry-Stretching Their H...
I’ve been blow drying my hair on medium/high heat for a few months now, and I have to say I’m really liking the results. This, coupled wit...
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So…Who’s Fault is It? 92% of Biracial Children B...
If you’ve been on social media long enough, and have known my tireless crusade with “No Wedding No Womb,” and trying to find solutio...
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Video: Jeff and Toni’s Wedding Recap!...
I know many of you were chomping at the bit to see this, and this is the first cut. I’m the videographer and editor, so please be kind. 😉 &nb...
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QOTW: 40, Clueless, and Living in…Miami?!...
Wait…what??! Hello Christelyn Karazi, I am a 40 year old single mom ready to mingle ( son went to college ). I have not dated in years ( literal...
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Who Says You Can’t Travel in Style? Fashionable yet Co...
If you’re a fashionista known to step out of your house every day looking effortlessly flawless, then why should traveling out of town be any differ...
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Worth a Look: Laura Byrnes, Pinup Girl Clothing...
Ever since someone on this blog gave me the link to Pinup Girl Clothing, I have been in absolute love. The cut and quality; the style that makes me fe...
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Sounds Like Another Okey-Doke: Study Says Black Women Don...
Yes, that’s right. Us black women have absolutely no desire for marriage, intact homes and loving and committed partners, according to a study b...
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Two Women Find Love On a Site That Claimed Black Women Are P...
I’m flanked next to two lovely black women who met their non-black significant others on a website famous for a survey that indicated black wome...
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Bill Cosby Confession Highlights Why It’s So Dangerous...
Like most black people of my generation, I grew up watching Fat Albert, The Cosby Show, and A Different World. Bill Cosby was everyone’s ...
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Easy and Glamorous Faux Hawk Bun to Hide Your Ends, Hun!...
It’s amazing what you can do with a few bobby pins. I totally love this look, so easy and classy. And in the dry, Vegas heat, my ends are...
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They Did It! Jeff and Toni Tie the Knot!...
Ah…it was a beautiful thing to see. “EarthJeff” and his bride, Toni, exchanged vows in an adorable little chapel at The Linq Hotel, ...
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Okay; Milani Has My Attention! Get This Look for Less Than $...
As you can see from the digs around here, you probably can tell I love purple. I love the color, but…it doesn’t always love me. I find tha...
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It’s Real! That Moment When Your Hair’s as Big a...
For the last few months I bet you’ve noticed that my hair as been safely tucked away in a variety of buns, and you’re probably seen me whe...
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Countdown to Vegas, Baby!!...
In just two more days I’m heading out to Las Vegas for our first Beyond Black & White Hangover party at The Linq hotel! We’re celebrat...
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Delish Vegetarian Zucchini Fritters and Plantains!...
I came back from a 10-day vacation with about 20 pounds of squash to go through, so I needed to be creative. I looked online and found a recipe for zu...
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Why Bristol Palin Won’t Ever Be Called a ‘Baby M...
I’ve watched with interest as news outlets all over the world are reporting the second illegitimate pregnancy of Bristol Palin, daughter of once...
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Wow! 61% Of Our Calories is Coming From Processed Foods!...
I swear, the more I learn about how the food industry is working against the best interest of humanity by providing for and creating additions for foo...
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Heard of Miliani Eyeshine Metallic Eye Color?...
I recently discovered Milani…well, that’s not exactly true. I’ve seen it at the drug stores, but mostly ignored it. I did make a not...
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QOTW: “My Boyfriend Has Never Witnessed Racism Towards...
The Question: Hello: My name is “T.” I got your email from a your YouTube video: Should Black Women Marry Up. I am a black woman in an in...
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