Do We Give Female Domestic Violence Abusers a Pass...

In the last few weeks there has been a lot of uproar about domestic violence in the light of the Ray Rice scandal and others as well. Professional soc... READ MORE

Why are Some Folks Defending Child Abuse as ‘...

By Zac OnBothSides That thing you’re doing, where you defend child abuse along cultural lines, please stop it.  Adrian Petersons’ actions are not... READ MORE

Black Militants Call ESPN Journalist, Jemele Hill ...

I just have to say something. These so-called pro-black militants on Facebook who “claim” they only desire the betterment and advancement ... READ MORE

I’m So Glad Russell Brand Opened His Big, Fa...

People like Russell Brand are the reason I stopped registering as a democrat. In a recent Fox News segment (yeah, yeah, I know Fox News is “blah... READ MORE

Open Thread: Share Your Favorite Robin Williams Mo...

It’s with a heavy heart I tell you Robin Williams, one of America’s favorite comedians has died at the age of 63. The irony of his death i... READ MORE

TBT: KISS the Devil, Shame Your Parents

I’m nearly still scared to admit how much the sheer sight of these men turned me on. I’d never seen anything like it, and haven’t ye... READ MORE

Where Did 64,000 Black Women and Girls Go?

A person doesn’t just disappear into thin air but you would think they do when you learn that 64,000 Black women and girls are currently missing... READ MORE

Why I Have Mixed Feelings About the Firing of the ...

I remember when I was working as a lowly PR grunt representing a bagel company and trying to get a mention on the “Opie and Anthony” show ... READ MORE

Riddle Me This: What Other Award Shows Have Actual...

I’m convinced most of the wealthy black elite class in America could not give two negative phucks for ‘regular’ black people, and th... READ MORE

Company’s Photo Discrepancy Gives Subtle Mes...

I’ve quietly watched a company called Baby K’Tan work to dig itself out of a public relation social media nightmare because of this photo.... READ MORE

(Bonus) Man Candy Monday: World Cup Hotties!!

Is it just me, but is there some special gene that footballers have in common that makes them smoking hot? I mean, I’m a soccer mom in name only... READ MORE

Essence Excludes Gabrielle Union’s Interraci...

I have to admit, I never saw Think Like a Man. And most likely, I won’t be spending my change to see Think Like a Man Too. But let’s for t... READ MORE

Biker Gang Rolls In to Protect Maya Angelou’...

Generally I’m a little scared of biker gangs. It’s rare that I hear news about them and say, “Woohoo, rock on, you leathery scary pe... READ MORE

Lavern Cox Graces the Cover of TIME Magazine: Spea...

There is no question that Lavern Cox is setting the world on fire. This African American beauty is one of the break away stars of Orange is the New Bl... READ MORE