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Entitlement is that word that messes us all up. It falsely gives us hope that we as individuals deserve certain privileges, when in actuality-we do not. When we date individuals, that sense of entitlement makes us feel that we should have access to all parts of them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The very …

Are your friends ever wrong? Short answer – yes. But sometimes we have a tendency to not want to correct them for the simple fact that we’re “supposed to have their backs.” But are we actually doing our friends justice by letting them continue bad behavior? Not so much. Friends are …

– blogged by @baetoven_ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Every year, Black Friday leaves us scrambling to our local stores or favorite websites, searching for electronics, clothes, hair bundles, and tons of other items before they sell out. It’s very easy to get lost in that frenzy and overlook some of the best …

We are in full swing now. The Season of Giving is here. Family, love, food, and gratitude makes this season so enjoyable. With that are a few traditions that are imperative to kicking this season off. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Friendsgiving is a tradition that is growing year by year. It’s a …

This time of year is usually a joyful time, but for some, it’s depressive. It’s a reminder to others that they are without family or friends. BA thought it would be awesome to help those of us struggling emotionally during this time of year. Here are five things you can …

The holiday season is one of the happiest times of the year, filled with family fellowship, laughs and most importantly, good food. But, every now and then, there’s that one uncle that brings a mystery dish for all of his nieces and nephews to try. “I tried something new this …

⠀⠀⠀⠀ Somewhere down the pipeline of education, someone told us we had “freedom of speech.” Constitutionally it is guaranteed by our first amendment. However, what does this freedom really mean and for whom is its implications? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The misconception of “freedom of speech” is that individuals can say whatever they …

blogged by @baetoven_ Urban Mediamakers, a group of independent black filmmakers and content creators, are hosting a “Come Meet a Black Person” event in #Lawrenceville, GA on Nov. 16. The meet and greet aims to bridge the racial divide in America. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cheryle Moses, founder of Urban MediaMakers, created …

  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Like everything else, social media has exploited enlightenment. It is now something that is trendy rather than real so much so, people are way too woke. The enlightenment has become a fad. Everything including the molecular structure of oxygen has a deeper meaning meanwhile they neglect true knowledge …

  As I navigate through life with the absence of my mother, I find the things she instilled in me to be more true. For some of us, we were just born with the “help” gene. Anytime we hear a sad story or see someone seemingly struggle financially, emotionally , …

Talking to your child about sex can be pretty difficult due to many feeling like they’re exposing their child too early to the topic. Although some may have their reservations, the conversation is needed.   Whether we like it or not, our children are going to have to sex. WHEN …

  Every now and then we all need a sign that we’re on the right path, and if not, we need a message that will help us correct our mindset so that we can be. Whether we consume the insight in- person at a conference, in the privacy of our …

blogged by @baetoven_ There’s no fool proof way to avoid domestic violence, but there are ways to identify potentially dangerous behavior. Here are a few ways your boyfriend may be likely to commit domestic abuse. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ He’s extremely jealous ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Jealously can be cute in moderation, but if your partner …

The beautiful thing about the world is everyone living on it is different. We all have diverse experiences while living our lives. We learn, change, acquire new tastes, make mistakes and grow into the person we’re meant to be. As we go through life we are conditioned to believe that …

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can say “yes” a thousand times, but the moment you say “no” everything you ever did is out the door. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Many times people are in our lives because of what we do for them. It has nothing to do with a mutual friendship. For example, I’ve been …