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Oh, the friend zone (rolls eyes). Both men and women suffer from being put…no shoved into this place of no return. I have heard of more than a few men that are totally lost when trying to figure out if, in fact, they have been “friend-zoned,” so I’ve compiled a …

Despite her monumental success, Serena Williams admits that she’s been feeling “undervalued” and “underpaid” throughout her tennis career in comparison to her peers. Williams, 39, is the cover star of British Vogue’s November issue, in which she talks about dealing with the pressure of being in the spotlight without seeing others that …

This kind of growth happens in all forms; spiritually, emotionally, physically, and in different relationships, including family, business, and friendships, just to name a few. But, no matter how much you grow, you can bet your bottom dollar that there will be those who don’t want you to grow, who …

– blogged by: @thebuzzwithb The Situationship. You know that place beyond friends with benefits but below a relationship, but it feels like a relationship because you do relationship-like activities. There is no title, so you have no say so in the other person’s affairs, but you’d still feel some type …

Award-winning Book Publisher, Author, and Movie Producer, Tressa Smallwood, is making major moves in the entertainment and media industry. With over 162 published titles to her name, her rise to success as an entrepreneur is the epitome of #BlackGirlMagic. A native of North Carolina, Smallwood, a former public school teacher, …

Malcolm X is often quoted for saying, “The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the black woman.” While all of this remains true today, in the same 1962 speech, he …

George Floyd’s death rightfully ignited protests all across the country. Four recent polls revealed that 15 million to 26 million people in 550 places across the United States partook in #BLM protests. According to scholars and crowd-counting experts and reported by The New York Times, “these figures would make the …

America’s belief that it runs off the core value of liberty and justice for all is BS! This fourth of July will go silent among many due to the evident injustice and systematic racism that remains prevalent within America’s system. Many people in this country have chosen not to celebrate …

When it comes to being Black in America, certain “holidays,” just don’t hit the same. The Fourth of July is one of them. While we all love the fireworks, barbecues, and family gatherings, there’s always this moment (at least for me) where I sit and think, “Where were my people …

If you have a phone in this day in age, it’s not hard to get sucked into social media and the news — especially with the COVID-19 pandemic and recent George Floyd incident. While we’re all still terrified of leaving our houses, it’s important to take note that together, we …

by Cambreisha M. The topic she likes you but doesn’t like your race is a very touchy subject for black men. The fact of the matter is that if she has stereotypical views of your race that are negative, then she might like you, but not the race you come …

All too often, the love, support, protection, and guidance that only a father can give isn’t recognized enough. Today, and every day let’s uplift every dad, stepdad, grandad, godfather, uncle daddy, heavenly fathers and any man who stands up to call of fatherhood. Happy Father’s Day fellas! It’s not easy …

Happy Father’s Day! If you are a last-minute person and still haven’t gotten dad anything, we’ve got you covered with some last-minute ideas that don’t require any shipping. Because let’s be honest, the window for shipping has closed, and shopping might be limited in the age of COVID-19. Don’t worry, …

Mother’s Day was a little over a month ago, and we celebrated hard-working mothers that continuously make sacrifices for their family to ensure that they have the best life. Now, it’s time to recognize those fathers that take care of their responsibilities without hesitation. Contrary to what some women may …

We get it, everyone’s mad about something. Kobe died, the “Rona” made everyone sit in the house, sports are cancelled, jobs were lost, and cops are still killing black people for sport. To top it off, in the middle of what’s soon to become a race war, the “Karen’s” won’t …

The American police force has a dark and complicated history that is rooted in racism and militant ideology. Across the country, calls for reform, defunding, and the demilitarization of the police continue to grow.  In this social climate of civil unrest, change is imminent. It would be wise for the powers …

In response to the 2013 acquittal of George Zimmerman, the man who murdered 17-year-old black teenager Trayvon Martin, three black women by the name of Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi — created A powerful movement which has been the rallying cry for the black community, #BlackLivesMatter. ⁣ Since …

It’s Memorial Day, a day that we honor the fallen heroes who protected and served. We’ve put together a list of 10 All-American movies to watch to wrap your celebration tonight. 1 – American Sniper – Bradley Cooper plays Navy Seal Chris Kyle, who becomes one of the most lethal …

Memorial Day weekend is here! What has turned into one of the biggest party holidays of the year, the holiday was intended for memorializing and paying respect to the military servicemen and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while fighting for this country. Aside from the parties, many people still …

Written by @pistolwhippedya As we get older, we soon realize the strenuous role of motherhood and the many hats it requires. It doesn’t take long before we recognize one day out of the year just isn’t enough to celebrate and show our mothers what they mean to us. There aren’t …