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Cuffing Season is upon us! As the temperature begins to drop, the extended deadline to submit new bae applications is rapidly approaching. While most dedicated cuffing season participants have already chosen their starting five for the fall, others are still sifting through applications, trying to find the perfect person to Netflix …

A familiar James Baldwin quote seems very fitting in light of recent events, “To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time.”  In 2019, we have finally witnessed a white woman serve jail time (although 10 years …

By now you’ve seen the pictures of our beautiful black little sister from the H&M ad circulating the internet and attached to them, are some of the most contradictory statements we’ve seen in a while. H&M is notorious for getting it wrong with their marketing ads as it pertains to …

‘Bring It On,’ the cult classic cheerleading movie, just hit it’s the 19-year mark after premiering August 22, 2000. While hilarious and witty, the movie also highlights an everpresent current issue, the exclusion of Black women. Now, I cannot write this without pointing out my love for the original film. …

– Blogged By @DanielleBTV In a perfect world, people of color would be presented the same opportunities as their white counterparts. Unfortunately, this world is far from perfect, however, there are people, more specifically women, who have dedicated their time, money and education to make a positive change. They’ve used …

Why do we put so much emphasis on the lifestyle associated with being a “boss,” and so little on the tenacity it takes to become one? We see so many glamorized depictions of entrepreneurship on social media, like foreign cars, trips overseas and designer wardrobes, but rarely do we get …

Everyone has a guilty pleasure or two, and if you’re into movies…I’m sure you have a few favorites that you don’t ever speak about and usually watch alone. The movies that are soooooo “dumb,” they’re hilarious! Hilariously-dumb movies! Are any of these films on your favs list: Pootie Tang – …

For some reason there’s this notion that everyone wants to get married or should get married, especially if the couple have been together for a long time. Many of us have come from a two parent household and it’s been instilled in you that you should get married first, then …

We have less than six months before the start of a whole new decade, which gives us all a last ditch effort to get our minds right and start 2020 off strong and on your sh*t. Now, just because YOU may understand this objective, doesn’t mean your friends or those …

It’s the 4th of July, and while it’s a national holiday in America, it’s truly the staple for cookouts, family gatherings, music, food and if you’re lucky, a paid day off from work in Black culture. It’s not uncommon to hear Black people reference “the cookout” or offer admission to …

Life is too short to deal with unnecessary stress. If it doesn’t add purpose to your life, let it go!  There are many situations that many of us go through that have us second guessing the decisions that we are making in life. Whether it’s that mooching friend that just …

Social media tends to get a bad rap, especially with the way people use it as an outlet to spew negativity or waste hours of their lives. On the other hand, when used right, Instagram is the best promotional tool you could ever use to put yourself on the map …

In a perfect world, first comes Love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby and your happily ever after. Well, if this isn’t your testimony, you are not alone. Father’s Day tends to dredge up some unresolved feelings of pain, hurt, anger, shame, resentment, and bitterness in a lot of women. …

According to SimilarWeb, an online measurement company, the average person spends close to an hour a day scrolling through Instagram. In reality, we know that a lot of you don’t even clear the crust from your eyes before you reach for the phone to refresh your screen and catch up …

Netflix ended the week by releasing Ava DuVernay’s four-part limited series about the infamous Central Park Five, five black boys aged 14 to 16 who were coerced into confessing to raping a white, female jogger in 1989, then convicted of the crime in 1990. ‘When They See Us’ chronicles the …

Actress Tia Mowry-Hardict gets real about her experience growing up with a white father and being married to a Black man. The 40-year-old mother of two has on several occasions been open about her experience being a biracial woman in a world where race affects numerous areas of her life. …

Please know and understand that your mental health is just as important as your physical health. As we’ve been witnessing many celebrities, even loved ones and friends, who had seemingly good health and a seemingly good lifestyle harm or kill themselves due to mental trauma that was taken lightly…or not …

Ladies, how many times have we gotten that urgent call from our besties crying, upset, and distraught about their relationship? As a friend, it doesn’t matter the time of day, as long as we are there for them during their time in need as a listening ear or advice. Now, …

As adults, it’s easy for us to go about our own daily routines and cater to the needs of our own lives and families. Sometimes, in the midst of living our lives, we forget about the one who gave it to us…mommy! Our mothers know that at least ONE day …

In this day and age, we act so woke that we are often blinded by the obvious or neglect to enjoy the present. Those actions make one wonder if many are conspiracy theorists. Is there more to life and situations than what may meet the eye? Yes. Does this make …