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Author: Lauren Porter

Unpacking 'Black Panther' And The Beauty Of Amazing Black Female Characters On Screen
Entertainment

Unpacking 'Black Panther' And The Beauty Of Amazing Black Female Characters On Screen

By Lauren Porter · Feb 22, 2018
Millennial Women On Whether Marriage Is In The Cards, 'Situationships', And The Many Stages Of Dating
Love & Sex

Millennial Women On Whether Marriage Is In The Cards, 'Situationships', And The Many Stages Of Dating

By Lauren Porter · Feb 22, 2018
Gina Neely Hasn't Talked To Ex-Husband Pat Neely Since The Day She Left Him: 'I Guess He's Well'
Black Celeb Couples · Love & Sex

Gina Neely Hasn't Talked To Ex-Husband Pat Neely Since The Day She Left Him: 'I Guess He's Well'

By Lauren Porter · Feb 22, 2018
Bridal Bliss: See Why We Adore Howard University Alums Brent And Christian's Modern Glam Wedding
Weddings

Bridal Bliss: See Why We Adore Howard University Alums Brent And Christian's Modern Glam Wedding

By Lauren Porter · Feb 21, 2018
Ryan Coogler Can't Wait To Have Daughters With His Wife Zinzi For A Very Adorable Reason
Black Celeb Couples · Love & Sex

Ryan Coogler Can't Wait To Have Daughters With His Wife Zinzi For A Very Adorable Reason

By Lauren Porter · Feb 21, 2018
Alicia Keys And Swizz Beatz Are Living It Up On Baecation In Cabo
Black Celeb Couples · Love & Sex

Alicia Keys And Swizz Beatz Are Living It Up On Baecation In Cabo

By Lauren Porter · Feb 21, 2018
Woman Starts Massive Fire After Losing Home In Divorce Settlement
Love & Sex · News

Woman Starts Massive Fire After Losing Home In Divorce Settlement

By Lauren Porter · Feb 21, 2018
It's Official! 'Black Panther' Star Winston Duke Is Bae
Celebrity · Love & Sex

It's Official! 'Black Panther' Star Winston Duke Is Bae

By Lauren Porter · Feb 21, 2018
Aww! Angela Bassett Says Husband Courtney B. Vance Is Always 'Passionate' and 'Consistent'
Black Celeb Couples · Love & Sex

Aww! Angela Bassett Says Husband Courtney B. Vance Is Always 'Passionate' and 'Consistent'

By Lauren Porter · Feb 20, 2018
Finally! Toni Braxton Confirms Her Engagement To Birdman
Black Celeb Couples · Love & Sex

Finally! Toni Braxton Confirms Her Engagement To Birdman

By Lauren Porter · Feb 20, 2018
We Need To Talk About The 'Black Panther' Soundtrack
Entertainment

We Need To Talk About The 'Black Panther' Soundtrack

By Lauren Porter · Feb 20, 2018
Things Get A Little Awkward On The Next Episode of 'Seeking Sister Wife'
Entertainment · Love & Sex

Things Get A Little Awkward On The Next Episode of 'Seeking Sister Wife'

By Lauren Porter · Feb 16, 2018
Will Smith Shares His Number One Love Lesson: 'You Can't Make Another Person Happy'
Black Celeb Couples · Love & Sex

Will Smith Shares His Number One Love Lesson: 'You Can't Make Another Person Happy'

By Lauren Porter · Feb 16, 2018
The Surprising Way Men Know When A Woman Is Really In Love
Love & Sex

The Surprising Way Men Know When A Woman Is Really In Love

By Lauren Porter · Feb 16, 2018
'Orange Is The New Black' Star Danielle Brooks Debuts New Boyfriend On Instagram
Celebrity · Love & Sex

'Orange Is The New Black' Star Danielle Brooks Debuts New Boyfriend On Instagram

By Lauren Porter · Feb 15, 2018
She Said Yes! Melanie Fiona Got Engaged On Valentine's Day
Black Celeb Couples · Love & Sex

She Said Yes! Melanie Fiona Got Engaged On Valentine's Day

By Lauren Porter · Feb 15, 2018
Carmelo Anthony Sent Major Valentine's Day Love To Wife La La
Black Celeb Couples · Love & Sex

Carmelo Anthony Sent Major Valentine's Day Love To Wife La La

By Lauren Porter · Feb 15, 2018
'Insecure's' Jay Ellis Opens Up About His Worst Valentine's Day Ever And His Best Dating Advice For Lawrence
Celebrity · Love & Sex

'Insecure's' Jay Ellis Opens Up About His Worst Valentine's Day Ever And His Best Dating Advice For Lawrence

By Lauren Porter · Feb 14, 2018
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