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When you think of children, you think of hope, the future, innocence, and love. The furthest thing on your mind would be the possibility of a child committing suicide, but maybe that mindset should change. According to the CDC, “suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth between …

Healthy conversations about behavior aren’t always based on praise. Sometimes, you may need a little tough love to see the error in some of your ways. Since the fellas are always butthurt in the comments section because they feel like blogs only highlight the myriad of issues that we have …

Opinions are everywhere thanks to the internet. Gone are the days where you have to know someone personally to feel like you can speak to them any kind of way. The comment section on any social media, news or internet platform is arguably one of the most negative and verbally …

Are you old enough to remember life before social media? The days of long telephone cords and cordless phones. When you knew everyone’s number by heart and call waiting was the best thing in the world? When you actually went outside to enjoy life versus wasting hours scrolling to see …

In this day an age, if you are lucky enough to still have your granny and/or granddaddy around consider yourself blessed. There is nothing like the love, lessons, and traditions gained from the wisdom shared by our elders. Over the years, things have changed a bit, and some grandparents are …

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 …

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 …

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 …

“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$!& …

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 …

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 …

-Blogged By @Climb_This_Hill 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 their …

2018 is all about new beginnings, new goals, and new lessons. While the new year doesn’t mean getting rid of everything from 2017, there are a few kinds of people that should definitely be left behind: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The Negative Nancy-We all know somebody who enjoys being the pessimist of …

No matter the circumstance, drama just brings negative and unwanted energy. Especially when it’s coming from the mother of your child. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Though you two may have called it quits in your relationship, it’s important to remember that you all still have to communicate with each other for the …

Let’s say your girl is everything you could ever want in a partner — but she hates your friends and you have no idea why. In order to maintain a healthy relationship, you must recognize harmful people and their habits early. So fellas, here are a few ways to recognize …

While most of us love to talk a good game when it comes to our sex skills, we never seem to be as open about the things we could improve on.   Though successfully pleasing yourself can vary from woman to woman, there are a few keys to successfully achieving …

According to a study published in The European Heart Journal on Monday, individuals who are overweight but fit still are at risk of coronary heart disease. “Our findings suggest that if a patient is overweight or obese, all efforts should be made to help them get back to a healthy …

When it comes to dropping gems of wisdom, media mogul and former talk show host Oprah Winfrey is the one for the job. In a recent sit down with Vogue, Winfrey opened up about her long term relationship with Stedman Graham and why the couple never chose to tie the …

  Have you ever been cheated on? Do you remember asking your significant other about something you found suspicious, only to be told you’re crazy and overreacting? Do you remember the excuses they gave you when trying to disguise their mistress (or whatever the male equivalent is)?   Don’t fall …

The Migos’ hit song, “Bad & Boujee,” is blowing up the charts and they have everyone wanting to associate themselves with the bourgeoisie. However, before the Migos shined a spotlight on the “boujee” girls, there were 10 fab ladies on television that embodied the term effortlessly.   Check out Baller …