Trash Pick Me Relationship “Advice”

You don’t need me to tell you that relationships these days are hard work. Even if you get past the preliminary vetting stages to make sure he is no... READ MORE

What do you gain from incessant manstroking?

Written by Penelope Farthing I spend a lot of time online in black women circles. The topics are vast, ranging from hair and makeup to keto recipes to... READ MORE

The Portrayal of Black Women in “Joker”...

So I saw Joker this past weekend and I have a few comments as it relates to how black women were portrayed in the film. Overall, as a fan of comic boo... READ MORE

Who should have portrayed Harriet Tubman?

Written by Penelope Farthing   So the Harriet Tubman movie featuring Cynthia Erivo as the titular character was released recently, and it seems l... READ MORE

A Modern Love Triangle: White Women Allies, Black ...

Oh, the ties that bind. As the proverb goes, a cord of three strands is not easily broken. I am sure that I do not need to lay the foundation for our ... READ MORE

Should black women say bye to bi guys?

Written by Penelope Farthing There has been much chat about the sexual practices and beliefs of some celebrity black men of late. Malik Yoba has been ... READ MORE

Looking Like Outside: Hair Acceptance, Weaves, and...

We are back again with another hair conversation. Some time ago, Penny wrote a post on the blog, outlining conversations that black women were not nec... READ MORE

Love Journey Speaks: It’s Time to Live Our Best ...

Today, I’m finishing our interview with Love Journey, the author of “AMBW: Asian Men Black Women Movement.” In this article, we’ll be taking a... READ MORE

Book Interview – AMBW: Asian Men Black Women...

Today, I’m interviewing Love Journey, the author of “AMBW: Asian Men Black Women Movement.” The term “AMBW” refers specifically to relations... READ MORE

S. Helena’s Ideal Man, Part 3

This interview is the third installment of my conversation with S. Helena. In this piece, she shares on her ideal man and gives us some tips on dating... READ MORE

S. Helena and Naveen’s Challenges and Triumphs, ...

I had the opportunity to interview S. Helena on her three-year marriage with Naveen. Some of you may remember her from one of Christelyn’s in-depth ... READ MORE

S. Helena and Naveen, It was Fate

I had the opportunity to interview S. Helena on her three-year marriage with Naveen. Some of you may remember her from one of Christelyn’s in-depth ... READ MORE

Thirty Years of Love and Family in Canada…An Int...

Beyond Black and White Interview Spotlight: Jasmine and Lorne This is an interview with Jasmine, who shares about her 30 year interracial marriage in ... READ MORE

The HGTV Standard: Observations From An Evening of...

I love House Hunters and Log Cabin Living. I like watching people walk through homes and point out what suits them and what doesn’t. I’m also ... READ MORE