Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | 8:57 AM

Real Talk: Are You Tired of Being Labeled Angry?

Studies say Black women who display "dominant behavior" go further up the corporate ladder.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012 | 8:18 AM

Real Talk: Are Rihanna and Chris Brown Making a Mistake?

Amid rumors that Rihanna and Chris Brown are reconciling, the former couple unite in song.

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Monday, February 20, 2012 | 8:00 AM

Real Talk: Whitney Houston is Gone, But Never Forgotten

Friends and family gathered on Saturday to say their goodbyes to Whitney Houston.

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Friday, February 17, 2012 | 8:20 AM

Real Talk: Are Your Kids Acting a Fool Online?

Are you having difficulty raising your kids in the digital age?

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Thursday, February 16, 2012 | 9:05 AM

Real Talk: What Are We Teaching Our Young Men?

Hip-hop magazine, XXL, and rapper $hort are blamed for encouraging boys to sexually assault girls.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012 | 8:19 AM

Real Talk: Can Couples Enjoy Strip Clubs Together?

Ne-Yo and his fiancee spent the evening at a strip club. Is there anything wrong with that?

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 | 8:17 AM

Real Talk: Your Ph.D. Won't Stop You from Getting Your M.R.S.

Studies say women increase their chances of marriage if they obtain advanced degrees.

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Sunday, February 12, 2012 | 8:21 AM

Real Talk: What Whitney Meant to a Little Black Girl

Demetria L. Lucas remembers the pop icon Whitney Houston.

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Friday, February 10, 2012 | 8:23 AM

Real Talk: 5 Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Man

You can't go wrong with these five gift ideas.

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Thursday, February 09, 2012 | 8:20 AM

Real Talk: Leave Beyonce's Post-Baby Body Alone

Why do we judge each other’s bodies so harshly?

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