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26 Dec 13

Black Girls Traveling: Break Some Ice In Iceland

  Break Some Ice in Iceland As I am always encouraging black women to explore the world outside the United States, I finally get to discuss Icela...
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25 Dec 13

Message to the Lurkers: Not All of Us Are Preachin...

I know there are Hella people that come through here to read, and I understand like anywhere else, its hard to step out of your safe corner and make f...
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23 Dec 13

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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22 Dec 13

Holidays with the “Chocolate Cousins”&...

When it comes to extended family gatherings during the holidays, mixed couples with kids often wrangle with how much exposure they want relatives to h...
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18 Dec 13

Calling All Geeks! Comic Con 2014!!

  Anyone going to Comic Con in 2014? Chris attended last year’s San Diego convention and the Swirling after-party seemed like it was a blast b...
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17 Dec 13

OMG…Loving YourKidVid…You Gotta See...

Last year I filmed me and the kids taking a day trip up to the snow. I sent this to the folks over at YourKidVid and, equipped with elfin magic, they ...
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R. Kelly, pediphile, singer, sex abuse, teens, allegations, Vibe, Village Voice,
16 Dec 13

Village Voice Exposes R. Kelly and Our Willingness...

If you are one of those unfortunate types that still find wonderment in the music of R Kelly then you have my condolences. Above and beyond the issue ...
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molestation, abuse, holidays, gathering, christmas, silence, tolerance, changes, healing, protection, tradition, coping, stress, children,
15 Dec 13

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner: Breaking Bread...

The holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration and cherished memories. Families, friends and old acquaintances find their way back to the nest ...
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15 Dec 13

A Vocation that Gives You the Ticket to Travel Is&...

We talk a lot about how travel can change your outlook and how you see yourself and how others see you. But most jobs won’t allow you to jump up...
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15 Dec 13

Is This Blog Making Black Women Look Desperate...

This is a blog that frequently discusses love and relationships. The”Swirling” book that is on the side of the page advertises a desire to...
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13 Dec 13

Ah, Technology. Heard of YourKidVid? You’d B...

So, I just discovered this cool new L.A. video company made up of award-winning directors, editors, and film-makers called YourKidVid. They’re b...
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11 Dec 13

Well THAT Explains a Lot: New Study Reveals Father...

Findings released by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center in the journal Cerebral Cortex, have found a link between fatherles...
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MUA, breaking the box, Lidia Bonilla, sex toys, personal pleasure, condoms, vibrators, sex, couples, privacy, Brooklyn, design, Kickstarter, black woman, relationships, sexuality, travel, discretion, discreet,
10 Dec 13

Kiss Worry Goodbye: The MUA Box Keeps Your Privacy...

Pssst…Hey you! Yeah, you with the unmentionable objects kept in the draw with your other unmentionables. Have you ever wondered how you can conc...
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dating, relationship challenges, IR dating, black women dating white men, hostility, mixed marriage, blended families, culture, society, advice, support network,
09 Dec 13

Ever Feel Like an Imposter in the Board Room? Seve...

Feeling like an imposter is common when you’ve scratched yourself out of the trenches of the hood to achieve education and professional success....
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