Gems from the Comments

Biracial and Black: A Tale of Two Ethnicities

Introduction I have noticed that a few of our posts are getting more traction than others. Frankly, people are getting rather triggered these days. Th...
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Counterpoint to “White Privilege, My Family&...

by Married Black Expat -- I appreciate these examples of White privilege. But unfortunately many crimes committed in the Black community do not result...
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Tell me, do YOU work for free?

Written by Nicole J. I was inspired to write this blog after a rather bizarre yet interesting exchange I saw take place in our comment section. If you...
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Obesity – The No Go Zone

Written by Nicole J. In following with this being the season for New Year’s resolutions, this marks my final post about anything to do with obes...
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Weight-Related Deflection Responses

Written by Nicole J. Uh oh, guess who’s back with another weight related blog post…however, since January is the month of recommitting to goal...
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“Ericatheoddity” Speaks:”Christe...

I’ve been having my eye on this young woman for a while now, and her commentary is epic. She is so smart, and totally gets it. Yesterday she mad...
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Time to Dispel “Black Women at the Bottom of...

Copying and pasting this GEM  from the THREAD word for word.  OK ladies and gentlemen of the BB&W community. Suit up and have at it. onmywayup4 ...
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Reader Letter: Black Woman Married to a Black Man ...

I love it when people finally “get” it. The letter… I pop in on your site from time to time and my feelings about what you are tryin...
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SavageTango tells all: Getting his attention

SavageTango Let me say right off I’ve been down this road on numerous occasions. I’m no stranger to the issues you’ve raised and und...
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Are Women Wrong When They Shut Down Men Who Commen...

A recent conversation from the comments over at Consumption and Control: The Foundation of Men’s Sexuality? deserves it’s own post.  Friends...
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Dear “Nuttin’ Butta Brotha Women”...

  Dear “Nothing But A Brother” and “I Don’t Date White Guys” black women, How do you feel? Is your holiday season a...
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Troll Crushing 101: Comment Gems from the BB&...

We've got the smartest audience around!...
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What Happens When Family Refuses Kumbya: One Reade...

Some of the best content on this site is not always found among the articles but among the comments that we receive from readers like you. Many of you...
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“After I Met Your Mother”: Rainbeaus, ...

You have lurked long enough now. Any rainbeaus with dating, courting, marrying, or family creation stories, time to spill it. We know you got 'em. The...
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