Black women

Patrick Wanin, Ph.D, Matthew Hussey, black women, femininity, perception, gender roles, dating, dynamics, inter human relationships, interracial dating, womanhood, sexuality, stigma, masculinity, what is femininity, black women are feminine,
17 Mar 14

Femininity Series, Part One: “What Does It M...

The topic of femininity is so polarizing. On one end, you have women who feel like even the discussion of femininity is a threat to feminism, and wome...
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black women, radio, Tom Joyner, morning, show, Christelyn Karazin, damaging stereotype, perception, media, movies, producer, Tyler Perry, interview, option, self esteem, tropes,
14 Mar 14

I Told Tyler Perry I Want to See More HEALTHY Swir...

I had the opportunity of a lifetime today to speak my piece to Tyler Perry and get the peanut gallery to admit that colorism plays a MAJOR role in the...
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lupita nyong'o, interview, black women, culture, media, Dr. Yaba Blay, Huffington Post Live, Marc Lamont Hill, debate, dialogue, Christelyn, WAOD, Gina, bloggers, politics, social science, racism, feminism, Kenyan, actress, controversial, video Karazin, Swirlrperception, fetishism,
12 Mar 14

In Case You Missed It: Me, Gina from WAOD, and Dr....

Let’s discuss!...
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street harassment, verbal abuse, black men, black women, sexism, culture, society, misogyny, urban space, protection, speaking out, violence, domestic violence,
11 Mar 14

“My Name is NOT Baby,” a Rant About St...

  One day, I was standing outside of a store waiting for my dad to meet me. While I was waiting, I made a phone call to my mom. While I was on the ph...
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Youtube, Swirlr, dating, relationships, mating, biracial marriage, blended families, show, reality show, advice, black women, The Daily Mail, online publication, online news, England, Swirlr, media, reality show, UK, press, IR dating, Swirling, Jordan Harbinger, CNN, mixed marriage, interracial dating, black women, video, Youtube, series, relationships, mating, black women, non black men, white men, asian men, dating outside of your race
10 Mar 14

London Calling…”Swirlr” Covered ...

Okay now I’m feeling legit. Daily Mail is bomb.com. Guess those folks in the UK watch CNN too, because it’s pretty much a transcript of wh...
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black women, fetish, skin, lupita nyong'o, racism, culture, society, stereotypes, Twitter, Dr. Lamont Hill, Melissa Hines Perry, dencia, whitenitious, skin cream, complexion, beauty standards, black skin, industry, shame, African, conversation about black women, value of dark skin, intellectuals, false concern, concern trolling, Black Woman Fetish Hysteria, BWFH, mujeres negras, fetiche, la piel, Nyong'o lupita, el racismo, la cultura, la sociedad, los estereotipos, Twitter, Dr. Lamont Hill, Melissa Hines Perry, dencia, whitenitious, crema para la piel, cutis, los estándares de belleza, piel negro, la industria, la vergüenza, Africana, conversación sobre las mujeres negras, valor de la piel oscura, intelectuales, falsa preocupación, preocupación curricán, negro Mujer Fetish Histeria, BWFH,
09 Mar 14

Can We Please Stop with the Black Woman Fetish Hys...

I’ve watched with delight over the passed week since covering the Oscars and relishing in Lupita’s victory and observed all the speculatio...
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The Root, British born, Lupita Nyong'o, Steve McQueen , black women, allies, culture, politics, power, networks, support networks,
02 Mar 14

Judge Not An Ally By Their Skin Color or Whom They...

OMG…wow…super-duper congratulations to Lupita!! As Lupita Nyong’o tearfully accepts the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress an...
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QOTW, dating, video, advice, black women, curious, flirting, workplace dating, does she like me?, youtube, white men, swirlr, swirling, interracial, mixed dating,
02 Mar 14

QOTW: White Guys Asks, “Does My Gorgeous, Bl...

The question: On the 3rd day of my new job I met the most beautiful and sexy woman I have ever met. She is black. It was very brief and before I jette...
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SMASHBOX, Gorgeous Spill, Lori Taylor , Cory Bishop, makeup, beauty, trends, style, black women, inspiration,
02 Mar 14

You Saw it Here First! Make Up Trends for the Osca...

I don’t know about you, but I’m totally disinterested in who gets what award for the Oscars tonight. I’m more into what everyone wil...
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Tyrese gibson, instagram, dating, DBR, weak men, easy women, relationships, dating, mating, quality, suckers, sexual economics, resources, competition,
26 Feb 14

Tyrese Gibson Speaks on DBR Men “They Love L...

What will it take for some women to realize that some dudes just aren’t worth having? The comment section will routinely blow up during conversa...
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Mizani True Textures Curl Recharger, Marlana, Makeup Geek, skin care, makeup, beauty products, black women, inspiration, hair care,
24 Feb 14

Product Picks: This Photo is Brought to You ByR...

Soft and scented Mizani True Textures Curl Recharger The product claims to be a lightweight cream and gel combo, that revives curls and gives them bou...
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dating, relationships, leona's love quest, black women, romance, blogger, real life, journey, transitioning, dating, relationships, leona's love quest, black women, romance, blogger, real life, journey, transitioning,
19 Feb 14

Leona’s Love Quest: The Final Chapter

It’s hard to believe that two years ago right before Valentine’s Day I sat down at my desk and crafted my introduction to “Leona’s Love Qu...
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SAHM, lifestyle, choices, options, family, parenting, marriage, couples, children, finances, aging, society, culture, stereotypes, black women,stay at home black mothers, non working mothers, stay at home parents, women who don't want to work, raising kids, child rearing, tradition, servants, privilege, freedom,
18 Feb 14

Why Is Everyone Mad At A “Non-Working”...

I find that there are few things that piss off black people more than a stay at home black mother. Not stay at home mother, but stay at home BLACK mot...
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art, Betti Ono Gallery, Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, Oakland, California, catcalling, social campaign, exhibit, black women, sexual harassment, California, event,
13 Feb 14

Stop Telling Women to Smile comes to Oakland!

  I am very proud to share that the Stop Telling Women to Smile campaign that I backed continues to roll along. Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, the artist...
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