Resting Bitch Face is a habit some of us suffer. Most of us adapt it to ward off “predators,” the kind who seem to cat call and make noises as if you are some type of animal, but then can’t seem to get rid of it despite actually wanting positive …
Read More »What To Do After Thanksgiving Dinner?
First of all, everything about #thanksgivingwithblackfamilies is lit. From the mandatory fasting from breakfast to “make room” for dinner, to the spades game that is sure to pop off at the end of the night. You can say what you want but, black folks after a good Thanksgiving Day meal …
Read More »Alone For the Holidays and Loving It
As the holidays begin approaching, many will be spending time with their loved ones, while others may choose to be alone for the holidays. Although many may feel that you’re supposed to spend the holidays with your family and friends, some people just want to be left the hell alone. …
Read More »Tomorrow Isn’t Promised, Live Your Life To The Fullest
As many of us prepare to gather with relatives and close friends for the holiday season, keep in mind that a lot of people are either experiencing their first or dreading another holiday without a loved one. This time of year can be rough for anyone who’s suffered a loss …
Read More »What To Bring And What Not To Bring To Thanksgiving Dinner
A part of the Thanksgiving spirit is being thankful. And to show you are thankful for whoever invited you to their house to eat, you should come bearing SOMETHING. But not just anything. Here are a few tips on what to bring and what not to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. …
Read More »Don’t Worry About Her Uterus, She’ll Have Kids When She’s Ready
If you see a woman over the age of 30 who isn’t married and/or doesn’t have any children, do her a favor and mind your business about her personal affairs. It’s one thing to dodge the judgment from family members who mean well but, do you realize how comfortable strangers …
Read More »World’s First Underwater Hotel Opens In Maldives
We’ve all seen stories about the lost city of Atlantis— and this could be the next best thing. The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has opened the world’s first underwater hotel. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That’s right— in a beautiful two-story villa 15 ft below the Indian Ocean, this luxury suite offers a private gym, …
Read More »Rules Of The Culture: You Not Really Black If….
You know, Black people sure have a whole lotta rules when it comes to who can be considered Black, who gets a “pass” and who can get an invite to the BBQ. I’m not really sure where in the history books we came to a consensus that all forms …
Read More »What About Your Friends Sis?
“I feel so sorry for women who don’t have “female friends”. When I first saw this tweet by Issa Rae, it really spoke to my spirit and I couldn’t help but wonder, why do so many women have such animosity towards each other? Now, before you hop on the “because bi$!& …
Read More »You May Not Need A Man But You Do Need To Know How To…
Be a feminist they said, we want equal rights, anything you can do I can do better. Yeah, it’s all fun and games until you’re stranded on the side of the road with spotty reception and low battery life on your cell phone. Ladies, if your tire was flat and …
Read More »Transgender Man Identifies As Dog, Says Playing Fetch Brings Him Closer To His Husband
Who’s a good boy? A Los Angeles man says he is a “human pup,” and enjoys animal role play like playing fetch and running on all fours. Tony McGinn, who prefers to be called ‘Tony Bark,’ says his animal role play has brought him closer to his husband, or ‘handler.’ …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today In Hip-Hop: The Late Great Tupac Shakur Died 22 Years Ago
On September 13, 1996, 22 years ago today, Tupac Shakur died from his injuries after a drive-by shooting, just six days prior.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The shooting occurred on September 7th, around 11:15 p.m. in Las Vega, Nevada, at a red light, just hours after a massive brawl inside the MGM Grand hotel …
Read More »Jay-Z Tops Forbes Highest Paid In Hip Hop List, Followed By Diddy And Kendrick Lamar
Forbes has released its annual World’s Highest-Paid Hip-Hop Acts list for 2018 and coming in strong at number 1 is Shawn Carter aka Jay-Z, beating out Sean Combs aka Diddy, who led the list for three consecutive years. It is reported that the multifaceted hip-hop mogul racked in 76.5 million …
Read More »“The Carlton Banks Syndrome” Are Privileged Black Kids Considered Less “Down” Than Inner City Black Kids?
Remember that episode of ”The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” when Will and Carlton went through rush week for a college fraternity and the leader didn’t want to let Carlton in because he said he was a “sell out”? Is that a true, real-life representation of how black people view each …
Read More »“You Gotta Use What You Got To Get What You Want” Do Women That Use Their Looks (Or Body) For Financial Gain Have An Advantage Over The Modest Woman In Dating & Success?
Diamond might have said it’s a “Ronnie Hoe Quote” in #PlayersClub but did Ronnie have some truth to her statement, “You Gotta Use What You Got To Get What You Want”? With open sexuality being so prevalent and acceptable these days, women can bank on their looks to get ahead …
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