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BB&W Crew Summer Update Thread! What’s ...

It’s been a while since we’ve done an open thread, and BOY! Has a lot been happening in the world this summer. But it’s time to catc...
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Police Shootings HAVE to Stop, Or the ‘Peace...

Today is my birthday. I woke up to a lovely breeze from the window, quiet, and my husband greeting me with sapphire and diamond earrings. My children ...
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New Coke Commercial Stark Contrast to Pepsi “...

Five years ago, Pepsi came out with this commercial during the Super Bowl. Many of us were outraged with the horrible depiction of a dark skinned, wea...
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BB&W Crew $75 Beauty Box Giveaway!

From now until July 14-July 21, every member of the BB&W Crew can enter to win a beauty box worth over $75! You’ll get one of my favorite ey...
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Christelyn Reads Mean Comments

It’s Monday. We could all use the laughs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a6syZ1yj4Y...
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Texas Cop Not to Be Charged for Dragging Little Bl...

The news that Eric Casebolt, the ex-cop that slammed a tiny, skinny little teenagers at pool party while a fat white dude stood there calmly and appea...
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How Do You Talk to Your Kids About Violence Fueled...

There are some very uncomfortable truths we have to face about our society. One such truth is that hatred exists. Hatred is what led to the mass murde...
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How Madison Avenue Keeps Stereotypes of Black Wome...

The media is still at work to remind the world that black women are mannish, hyper sexual and repulsive. Does this photo ring a bell? It’s a scr...
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QOTW: Black Woman Interested in White Guy with Bla...

The question: Hello Christelyn,   I admire you for your work counseling black women and interracial couples! Thank you for your strength and passion!...
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Time to Start a Prayer Chain for Azalea Banks. She...

Honestly it breaks my heart that this woman’s tortured mental state is on full display for all the world to see. Now it looks like Azalea Banks ...
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Happy #LovingDay! Check Me Out at the #MixedRemixe...

Yesterday’s Mixed Remixed Festival a blast. Got to meet so many gorgeous and beautifully blended families. I spoke to a packed room of people di...
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21, Pregnant with Second Child, Wants to Swirl?!

This letter appeared in my inbox: Hi, I’m a 21 year old black female who swirled once when I was in high school and became pregnant by the white...
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How to Watch “Roots” with Your White P...

I remember when the first installment of Roots came out, and my parents demanding my brother and I watch. I remember seeing that classic scene, when K...
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Join Me for the #LovingDay Mixed Remixed Festival ...

Hi everyone! I’m so proud to announce that I’ll be a panel discussion speaker at the Mixed/Remixed Festival in celebration of Loving Day, ...
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