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24 Nov 14

Day One of the Vice 3 Palette: Get the Look, “Pinky Pu...

I’m mad it took till my 40’s to understand eye makeup. No use crying over smudged eye shadow, though. Better late than never. I recently picked up Urban Decay’s latest, Vice 3 palette, and I think this might be the best one yet. Unlike last year’s Vice 2 (silver/white undertones), the undertones are gold which…

Relationships

23 Nov 14

Propaganda Ramping Up On Black Women Dating and Marrying Int...

I’ve watched with some amusement and more than a little bit of incredulity the series of lies and propaganda against black women dating and marr...

What the Cuss?

21 Nov 14

“Bye Felicia,” a Modern-Day Mammy Show Coming So...

How many ways can reality television exploit black women while said black women go willingly off the cliff like lemmings? Better question–when a...

Videos

20 Nov 14

This Friday! Let’s Talk Social Consequences of Interra...

Join us! If you’re not able to watch live, subscribe to our You Tube channel and watch at your leisure....

Health and Fitness

20 Nov 14

Matthew’s Weight Loss Journey: “I Was Living a L...

My name is Matthew – and I’m regular member of the Beyond Black and White Community on Facebook, the Beyond Black and White Google Plus Hangout Gr...

Beauty

20 Nov 14

Creamy, Smooth, Holiday-Photo-Ready Skin and Make Up!...

Two things you can count on during the holidays are food and photos. You’ll want to make sure you look your best in all those photos during the ...

Hair

19 Nov 14

Hey Naturals, Have You Heard of Mop Top?...

Likes and recommendations: Gentle Shampoo and Gentle Conditioner: great smell, cleans and conditions without hair feeling stripped Products to avoid: ...

Relationships

19 Nov 14

Leona’s Love Quest: Taking the Fear out of Relationshi...

As some of you have already noticed, my perspective on life and relationships has changed since I went on the Matthew Hussey Retreat. However, taking ...

obesity, weight, health, eating, abuse, food habits, nutrition, black women, death, cancer, illness, disease, food choices,

Black Women's Empowerment

18 Nov 14

Obesity Wins Again. My Half-Sister Is Dying....

People often wonder why I cover the minefield that is black women and obesity. It stems from experience, watching my mother and half-sister eat, and e...

Entertainment

18 Nov 14

Thoughts on Beyond the Lights...

I recently saw Beyond the Lights, drawn in by a female centered story as well as the actors playing the lead characters, Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Noni Jean) a...

Jacque Reid, New York Post, news, media, celebrity, dating, matchmaking, Tom Joyner Morning Show, black men, backlash, swirling, interracial dating, Clutch, interracialdating.com, Young, Black and Fabulous

Gender Conflict

18 Nov 14

Black Female-Centered Media is Coming Around to Our Side, bu...

Before the New York Post wrote about Jacque Reid’s reversal of her decision to participate in my coaching, I was often the running joke of onlin...

black females, violence, abuse, MTA, aggressiveness, domestic violence, black on black violence, South Carolina, acting white, crime, Blackistan, urban culture, negative black experience, stigma, education, light skinned women, dark skinned women, colorism, racism, Sean Bergin, Jersey City, police officer shooting, news, lies, urban america, violence

News

17 Nov 14

Black Female Aggressiveness at Epic Levels. Why?...

A subway brawl between a Dominican man and a black woman has gone viral leading to four arrests. Danay Howard was subjected to a very hard slap fro...

children, single parenthood, opinion, video, daughters, broken families, out of wedlock births, irresponsible parents, deadbeat fathers, single mothers, Youtube, video,

No Wedding, No Womb!

17 Nov 14

Video: Single Parenthood from the Child’s Perspective...

I remember back in 2010 when No Wedding No Womb first entered the foray, and everybody and their single mothers were railing against the mere acknowle...

Jacque Reid, New York Post, media, celebrity, news, dating, relationship, advice, mentoring, coaching, interracial dating, blended mates,

*Special*

17 Nov 14

Sad News. Jacque Reid Pulled Out if the IR Dating Challenge,...

We were all thrilled when Jacque Reid took up the challenge to expand her dating options with the help of my coaching and InterracialDatingCentral.com...

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16 Nov 14

AAWG: The Savage Plan for the Swirling Man...

The Savage Plan for the Swirling Man by Savage Tango So then, gents…we’re almost at the end of our quest to be Swirling for The Holidays and New Y...

Relationships

15 Nov 14

Jim’s Story: He Was Never Going to Be Her ‘IBM,&...

While I love getting messages from black women who have successfully crossed color lines, there’ something so endearing when a man, who thought ...

book review, fiction, interracial romance, entertainment, Nadia Aidan, My Spartan Hellion, Amazon, reading,

Author Spotlight

14 Nov 14

IRR Romance: My Spartan Hellion by Nadia Aidan...

My Spartan Hellion by Nadia Aidan When a spirited, Carthaginian slave and a noble Spartan general are thrust together, passion flourishes between the ...

Gender Conflict

13 Nov 14

So…I Got Accosted In Cancun…...

I just got back from THE BEST vacation I’ve ever had in Cancun on an all-expenses paid vacation The Hubster won from his job. Being an employee ...

Thriving

13 Nov 14

Latest Foot-In-Mouth Cuisine Highlights How the BC Blames Bl...

Did you know that black women are responsible for… –The huge out-of-wedlock rate ALONE. Black women need to learn to keep their legs close...

BB&W Recipe Exchange

13 Nov 14

Chef Bob: Individual Beef Wellingtons...

INDIVIDUAL BEEF WELLINGTONS An elegant yet effortless entrée, classic beef Wellington features individual portions of quickly seared beef tend...

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12 Nov 14

SirLoins’s Babe Wednesday: Mention the unmentionables...

I spent countless hours this week assembling this collection of photos. I love my work and heck, somebody has to do it. I could also lie to you and...

Entertainment

11 Nov 14

I’m Taking a Hard Line. Either You Are With Us, Or You...

I recently heard news that an organization called Color of Change is holding Bravo’s feet to the fire for it’s negative depiction of black...

QOTW, undesirable, advice, perception, self esteem, messages, marriage, attraction, online dating, stereotypes,

Beauty

11 Nov 14

QOTW: “How Do I Stop Believing I’m Undesirable?&...

Hello! So, a brief description of myself. I am a young black woman, 21, in college and due to graduate soon. I have always known that I was more attra...

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10 Nov 14

Open Forum: What’s the deal McNeil?...

Got no tale Nightingale. With the advent of the new Beyond Black & White Forum located here:https://beyondblackwhiteforums.com/ these Open Forum a...

wedding, inspiration, mixed marriage, traditional wedding, swirling, blended marriage, interracial marriage

Married Swirling

10 Nov 14

Justin and Krystal – 18th Century Class and Elegance...

I found Krystal and Justin’s wedding on WedLuxe Magazine. I could not take my eyes off this classy couple and their Parisian and Versa...

Beauty

10 Nov 14

Asset Maximizing: Black Women Have the ‘Ageless Advant...

As I sit in a bar in the resort in Cancun with The Hubster, I glance around the scene. Non-black women young and old are gathering around. We just fin...