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20 Jun 14

Utter Hypocrisy: Let’s Talk About All the Du...

Sigh…a segment of people invested in keeping black women in an inferior position (and I say “people,” because this group is composed...

13 Jun 14

R.I.P. Ruby Dee: Ossie Is Waiting for His Lady on ...

The world is mourning the departure of yet another of our brightest stars. Actress, activist, and author Ruby Dee has died of natural causes at the ag...

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09 Jun 14

Does This Picture Offend You? Now, Ask Yourself, W...

Social media is up in arms because a recent graduate is proudly displaying both her cap and gown and a partial breast to feed her infant. Predictably ...

09 Jun 14

Tichina Arnold is Not Here for DBR Men and Their I...

“Spare the rod. Spoil the child” is what the old folks say about teaching a youngin’ about the circumstances and repercussions of on...

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06 Jun 14

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...

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02 Jun 14

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...

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27 May 14

#YesAllWomen: Why Do People Feel So Entitled to Wo...

By Pella Another day, another mass killing in America. At least that’s what the headlines seem to say to me. It’s almost what is expected ...

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25 May 14

Man Candy Monday: You Nasty Boy, You Nasty…&...

They say, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” but who wants to involve thoughts of the Pearly Gates at this leg of the race? Gym rats, athl...

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12 May 14

Man Candy Monday (Night Cap): Now Come to Bed̷...

Yes, there comes a time in a woman’s life where she will have to make a decision. Should she, or should she not, join him in bed? Beds are for s...

12 May 14

Man Candy Monday: Hot Guys With Beards

“Guys with beards kisses tingle, and make all the girls giggle”, or so I hear. What’s all the fuss about when it comes to men with b...

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24 Apr 14

Don’t Come for Lupita! #AshyLarryBoyBands Th...

Yeah. So, deep in the midst of an international Black woman celebration comes hecklers and haters aiming their teef sucking and unsolicited opinions a...