Dan Gasby might as well have killed B Smith #RIP

This is another super long post. I am sorry, but I could not keep my thoughts to 1000 words. As per usual, read the whole thing before you come for my... READ MORE

This Week in Violence Against Black Women

Written by Penelope Farthing You know what seems to be cool in the Internet streets? Recording black women getting disrespected and uploading it for t... READ MORE

Not Dating Bisexual Men Does Not Make Black Women ...

Disclaimer: This post is a long one. If you are going to start frothing at the mouth because you read the title and a few paragraphs, please save your... READ MORE

Snoop, Gayle, and why pimping IS easy

Written by Penelope Farthing Important Author’s Note: As I’ve referred to before, I’ve been experiencing quite a bit of writing burnout lately. ... READ MORE

Doctor Board: Book Interview with Author Adaure Ch...

Adaure Chi reaches out to us in order to promote her book, Doctor Board. She is an OG follower of the blog, and has been reading Christelyn’s conten... READ MORE

Diony and William: We Get Through It Together, Par...

Diony and William share about the ups and downs of their family, and how their relationship has progressed. I hope you enjoy reading their story. &nbs... READ MORE

Diony and William: A Second Chance at Love, Part 1

We have a new love story for you all. I hope you enjoy this new Couple Spotlight with Diony and William.    What are your names? Our names are D... READ MORE

Tell me, do YOU work for free?

Written by Penelope Farthing I was inspired to write this blog after a rather bizarre yet interesting exchange I saw take place in our comment section... READ MORE

Kym and Nick: He Saw Her From Afar, Part 1

Kym was another beautiful lady who responded to my interview request for couples spotlights. I really loved this interview. I hope you enjoy hearing h... READ MORE

Author Spotlight: Kesha Ajose Fisher

I met Kesha through our Beyond Black and White Facebook page. She has written an anthology of stories featuring a variety of African women’s exp... READ MORE

Obesity – The No Go Zone

Written by Penelope Farthing In following with this being the season for New Year’s resolutions, this marks my final post about anything to do w... READ MORE

Weight-Related Deflection Responses

Written by Penelope Farthing Uh oh, guess who’s back with another weight related blog post…however, since January is the month of recommitting... READ MORE

Ari Lenox Has Thoughts on Black Women Being Compar...

Written by Saran Lawson Civil rights leader, Malcolm X, famously said on May 22, 1962, “The most disrespected person in America is the black womanâ€... READ MORE

Can We Talk About The Peloton Controversy?

Trigger Warning Before I begin, I will commence this blog with a trigger warning. This blog post is not suitable for all audiences. We will be discuss... READ MORE