What Do You Do When Your Kid Pees The Bed?
While catching up on episodes of ABC’s “This Is Us,” a little girl on the show enters her mommy and daddy’s room. “Mommy, I peed the bed,” she says, solemnly. “Okay,” says the mother calmly. Then she...
View ArticleWhy Having Roommates Is Good For You
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View ArticleAugust Alsina Opens Up To Jada Pinkett Smith About His Depression & Illness
Personally, I had no idea that Jada Pinkett Smith and August Alsina had become such good friends. But when you Google their names together, you’ll find that they’ve been riding with each other for...
View ArticleWorking It Out: Why I’m Hosting A Workout Class In The Middle Of My Own...
My very first Working It Out column was about the time some white chick tried to Rosa Parks me and tell me I should get to the back of the Zumba class when I strolled to the front and grabbed a spot in...
View ArticleThe Braxton Sisters Say Never Confront A Man About Cheating Unless You’re...
e Listennnnnnnnn they just delivered the word! Stop looking if you staying! Going through his phone to find out if he cheating to cry and stay. Coming to other females as a woman to fight and stay....
View ArticleGabrielle Union Is Giving A Deeper, Empowering Meaning To “Woman Crush...
In 2013, while receiving the Fierce and Fearless award at the Essence Women in Hollywood luncheon, Gabrielle Union gave a rousing speech where she admitted that for years, she was something of a mean...
View ArticleThe Struggles Of Coming From An Unhealthy Family
[caption id="attachment_831973" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/Closeup midsection of an overweight couple with junk food holding remote control[/caption] A lot of our habits,...
View ArticleHabits That Are Hard To Break After 30
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View ArticleAn Investor Told Kathryn Finney He Doesn’t “Do Black Women” So She Started...
After one investor told digital entrepreneur Kathryn Finney he doesn’t “do Black women,” Finney, the founder of the widely successful blog, The Budget Fashionista, didn’t get mad, she took action and...
View ArticleDo All Women Really Marry Their Fathers?
The other day I caught Iyanla Vanzant’s episode of “Fix My Life” with Laura Govan. Laura said she needed to be on the show because her public image hasn’t caught up to the changed woman she is. Iyanla...
View ArticleHow To Have A Fit Cruise Trip
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View ArticleTia Mowry Confirms A “Sister Sister” Reboot Is In The Works
In recent appearances on both “The Real” and “The Wendy Williams” show Tia Mowry has spoken about the potential for a “Sister Sister” reboot. But in a recent interview with Nylon magazine, Tia...
View ArticleDitch The Grapes And Mangoes: Is Your Fruit Of Choice High In Sugar?
When it comes to making a decision to eat healthier, it's common for people to swap out the sugary foods they used to eat way too much of for fruit, which we all assume is as healthy as it gets. And...
View ArticleWhat Do You Do When You’re Sick Of Doing This Thing Called Life Alone?
Anyone who tells you dating is fun hasn’t had to do it for very long — or they’re not looking for one partner. It’s exhausting getting your hopes up, or getting worked up to get your hopes up about a...
View ArticleBeauty Products That Are Offensive, If You Think About It
[caption id="attachment_832073" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/black woman put wig cap and looks at mirror[/caption] If you really think about it, there are some products the beauty...
View ArticleOverrated And Overpriced Wedding Details Nobody Notices
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View ArticleI Cut Him Off Because of His Incessant Need For White Validation
How would you react if your squad – predominantly non-POC – constantly put you down for being #melaninpoppin? Exactly. Wouldn’t even happen. Because, for one, what the heck would you be doing rolling...
View ArticleThat Boy Is Poison: 5 Signs Your Lover Is Toxic
In the words of relationship strategist Blair Nash, “Love is a beautiful thing, until it ain’t.” In some cases the signs of it turning ugly are plain as day, making it a no-brainer to plan your exit...
View ArticleMisconceptions About The Perpetually Single Woman
[caption id="attachment_832410" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/Beautiful African-American woman looking to one side as if reading copy isolated on white[/caption] There are some...
View ArticleFormer Racist Donates $2000 To Predominately Black Church As A Form Of Apology
You know they say the Lord works in mysterious ways and that he can do anything but fail. While LeBron says racism will always be a part of our world, it’s no longer a factor for this self-proclaimed...
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