Below is an article that’s been making its way around the black blogosphere and other parts of the web. Allow me to say, upfront, that’s it’s total bullshit and anyone with half a brain would be smart not to endorse or rely on anything said within. Just thought i’d share. WARNING!!! THIS IS NOT...
But here’s a refreshing alternative to the loud, mean, angry, lazy, overweight, eurocentric looking black woman that’s often portrayed in the media.
A month ago, the black blogosphere lit up with posts and comments in response to Lil’ Wayne’s (alleged) comments to and about deep complexioned black women. I didn’t give it my attention at the time because…um…he’s stupid. However, name calling and harshly critiquing black woman and their (our) physical features seems...
![The Conversation:: Dominoes and Down Low [video]](http://youreablackwoman.com/forsinglegirls/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/pup-130x150.jpg)
Okay. I admit. This post has nothing to do with the picture. The picture is just freaking hilarious. The conversation in the video below is equal parts funny, serious, and informative. Black men having a candid conversation about the down low phenomenon. It’s a twenty minute video, so watch if you have time.
(from NPR) Listen.Breast Feeding AAP: Racial Disparities Exist in Breast-Feeding DecisionsAfrican-American women cite lack of desire as key reason for not breast-feeding (from AAP) MONDAY, Oct. 4 (HealthDay News) — African-American/black (AA/B) women are less likely to initiate and continue breast-feeding than women of other races because of lack of desire to do so,...
Updated! I think many people fail to realize that when the topic of “Why are so many successful black women single?” people tend to neglect the SUCCESSFUL part. It’s definitely a class issue as women of all classes are not equally affected by the phenomenon. Yes, there IS a shortage! Do not even try...
You Can’t ‘Fix’ an Abuser Taken from The Root.com By: Lynette Holloway Posted: August 9, 2010 at 12:15 AM Black women continue to be at greatest risk for lethal violence in intimate relationships. As the tragic case of a murdered marriage counselor shows, thinking you can help an abusive partner may be one of the most dangerous...
I think many people fail to realize that when the topic of “Why are so many successful black women single?” people tend to neglect the SUCCESSFUL part. It’s definitely a class issue as women of all classes are not equally affected by the phenomenon. Yes, there IS a shortage! Do not even try to...
I don’t care how you define or redefine the word or what mental or verbal gymnastics you do to legitimize the word or make it ok. It is not ok. To surrender or submit is to– submit (v.): to give over or yield to the power or authority of another (often used reflexively). surrender...
Let me say this up front, I do not like having this conversation in mixed company. It’s just too difficult to speak about it candidly in mixed company without upsetting someone. Even in homogenous circles, anything you say on the subject will either hurt or offend someone, that’s just the nature of any conversation...
Why You Are Still Single, The Law of Averages Why are you still single? That’s the big question. I am going to attempt to answer this question for you and I’m not going to lie to you, bullshit you, or pull any punches with you. This is might hurt a little. (I suggest you...
originally posted at the Daily Beast by Anneli Rufus get the details at http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-07-06/unhappy-marriage-signs-youll-get-divorced/full/ 15 Signs You’ll Get Divorced 1. If you’re a woman who got married before the age of eighteen, your marriage faces a 48 percent likelihood of divorce within ten years. 2. If you’re a woman who wants a child—either a...
Yesterday, the homie YH posted a link to the facebook fanpage about the pros and cons of straight and natural hair. I think it was like Natural v. Relaxed Hair, or something like that. Anyhow, I read it on my blackberry because I was out and about. At one point, i thought, since i...
