Sound Off: How Sisters Are Building the Bridge to Africa
On her trip to Africa, Cheryl Wills learns how the continent is attracting African-Americans.
read more...Sound-Off: Is 'Red Tails' the New 'Glory'?
Read about Susan Fales-Hill's opportunity to see an advanced screening of "Red Tails."
read more...Sisters, Count the Cost: Sleeping with a Married Man Can Ruin Your Life
Sophia Nelson encourages sisters to get real when dealing with married men.
read more...Sound-Off: 5 Signs of Depression
Here are five signs of depression every Black woman needs to look out for.
read more...Sound-Off: In Love, In the Military & In the Closet
Confessions of being married in the military.
read more...Are Single Mothers the Norm?
Last week, pictures of a very pregnant, bikini-clad Nia Long hit the net. Of course, bloggers and commenters alike wondered who the father of the child was...
read more...'Radio Message' A Love/Hate Affair
How much does the personal life of your favorite artist matter to you? Can you separate the artist from their music...
read more...Struggling to Claim the F-Word
I've been think a lot about feminism lately. You see, I recently wrote a book (maybe you've heard?). It's an advice guide about living single that doesn't tell women how to jump through hoops to get a man or bend over backwards to keep one, and it…
read more...The Universe of Possibility
Lisa Nichols lives life without limits.
read more...When Good Intentions Go Bad
Last week, I’m flitting around on one of my favorite gossip blogs and I stumble across a video of a Black couple getting engaged… or not...
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