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The Evolution of a Swirler: One Guy Tells His Stor...

We often ponder over the idea of preference, but it’s rare that we get a personal story from a man’s perspective. What is more interesting...
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The New and Improved. BB&W Open thread

Today is Father’s Day tell us something nice about your old man.  ...
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RIP Maya Angelou: A Phenomenal Woman Has Left the ...

Famed poet, activist, and author Maya Angelou has died at the age of 86. We send her family, friends and the literary community our heartfelt condolen...
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advice, Youtube, black men, culture, destructive behaviors, children, abandonment, warning, video, dating, single motherhood, pregnancy, fatherless children, casual sex, regrets, young women,

Femininity Series Part II: Why Black Women Aren...

Not long ago a study released by Stephen Wu and Paul Hagstrom, both professors of economics at Hamilton College, revealed that black women aren’...
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Happy Humpday: A Tiny Ember or a Raging Inferno (D...

Congratulations! You’ve made it to midweek. Only a few more days to go. So since you’ve got some time on your hands and may find yourself ...
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Chef Bob: Alaskan Snow Crab Pasta Primavera

Alaskan Snow Crab Pasta Primavera Serves 24. Having a party, or just want to impress your friends?  This is the ultimate party food. A fresh veggie ...
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Snow Be Damned!! Container Gardening 101

CONTAINER GARDENING 101 I just thought I would write a quick article to answer this reader’s question and for any one else out there who is inte...
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Star Talk: Summer Babies’ Astrological Fashi...

“Summer lovin, had me a blast. Summer lovin’ happen so fast. Met a boy as cute as can be….oh oh those summer nights..” Most of...
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The Great Debate: Should WM and BW Get Together Be...

Anyone that hangs around IR blogs for a significant length of time,  has already noticed that *some* black women express the following: “Black ...
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StarTalk: What’s Your Astrological Power Col...

Since I am celebrating my birthday today and being a spring baby, I’ve decided to celebrate all things spring, except of course, all of nature&#...
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Monday-Punday #29

Monday-Punday #29 Another evening wasted with SirLoinDeBeef: Things actually heard in court (word for word): Q: What gear were you in at the moment of...
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Did You Know? Black Women Are Bashed On You Tube f...

I dapple a little on You Tube as you know, and the more time I spend there, the more I realize that there’s some sort of culture being formed by...
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Off the Runway Beauty Trends: Rose Gold and Copper...

You’ve already read my ode to rose gold, so I won’t bore you with more accolades. But, being the lover of copper and rose gold, I could no...
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Stand Up Sister Protects a Stranger and Her Child

When I think of strong black woman, I like to think of Tameka Bates.  She took swift action to protect a stranger who was being harassed by a black m...
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