BlackPlanetLove, BP’s free dating site, has been connecting thousands of Black singles online and you could be next. Have access to BP member profiles and really find out who they are. Scroll through personal information, pictures, blogs and even check out comments to see what others say about them.

Hassle free and won’t cost you a dime. How can you go wrong?

Here’s a success story from Latasha and Felix:

We met of course on BP. In March I was about to cancel my account because I got tired of the games but low and behold I waited a couple more days. The second day of me keeping my account I clicked on his profile just to see his picture because it was different from the rest. He mailed me and said hi and it started from there. We are in love and making future plans. We are in a serious relationship and we are inseparable. The word of God works for who works the word. We are one blessed couple.

Need more proof? Check out more BlackPlanetLove success stories here

Now get your summer romance rollin’ and check out who’s been waiting for you on BlackPlanetLove

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These handpicked hairstyles are all actual, achievable ‘dos that you can easily duplicate without the help and cost of a stylist. From short and cropped to long and curly, just flip through the gallery, find a look and fall in love.

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The First Family Attends A Howard University Basketball Game

AIDS Activist Plans To Row Boat From Africa To New York To Fight The Deadly Disease

Thanksgiving 2010: Single Georgia Mom Of 4 Awarded New Home

Bill Cosby Takes Education Message To Conn. Streets

Obama’s Volunteer At DC Food Pantry For Thanksgiving

13-Year-Old Saves Baby Brother From Bullet After Mom’s Boyfriend Shot Family

Kobe Bryant Says Michael Jackson Made Him The Basketball Player He Is

Black Entrepreneur Helps Detroit Creperie Rise From The Ashes

Economist Predicts Pres. Obama Will Win ‘12 Election In Landslide

Why We Still Need Black-Owned Banks

Is Money A Thoughtful Gift?

How To Find Comfort In Your Daily Routine

How To Decorate Your Bedroom This Christmas

Mariah Carey Films “Merry Christmas To You” TV Special [PHOTOS]

Your Weekly Horoscope With Psychic To The Stars Psychic Wayne

How To Choose A Bottle Of Wine

Kelis, Christina Milian & More Bring Kids Out To “Yo Gabba Gabba Live!” [PHOTOS]

Exfoliate Your Lips With Sugar

Ochocinco’s Bride-To-Be Evelyn Lozado: “We Are Like Beyonce & Jay-Z”

How To Create An Effortless-Looking French Braid

Jay-Z’s “Decoded” Lands On NY Times Best Seller List

Uncle Luke Lands Assistant Coach Job At Miami High School

Five Ways The Miami Heat Can Salvage Their Season

Sykes On A Plane!!! [Daily Laugh]

Birdman & Young Money Give Out Turkeys For Thanksgiving [PHOTOS]

Kevin Hart Talks Divorce & Why Comedians Love Leather [AUDIO]

Should Michael Vick Be The NFL MVP? [VIDEO]

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Amel Larrieux: “Independent Artists Of Color Are Too Under The Radar” [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

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Natalie “The Floacist” Stewart Speaks On New Album And Possibility Of Floetry Reunion

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Akon Plans To Build University, Hospitals For Under Privileged

Denzel And The Dude From Star Trek Save America In “Unstoppable”

Chris Rock Narrating Busta Rhymes’ New Album

R Kelly And Ron Isley Behind The Scenes Of The Soul Train Awards Singing “Contagious”

DJ Irie Drops Jewels For Charity

Drake To Be Executive Producer Of “The Aaliyah Story?”

More Black Coaches Get Positions In College Football

Black SC Civil War Vet Honored With Grave Marker

Bebe Winans Gets Nationally Syndicated Show On Sirius Radio

Spelman College Students Win National Mobile App Competition

Alvin Greene Considers Running For President In 2012

New Haven Connecticut Offers Its Students Free College Tuition

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Radio One Chairwoman Cathy Hughes Inducted Into National Radio Hall Of Fame

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Illustrating Activist, Lance Scurvin, Provokes Discussions With His Art

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But it’s your history. Shouldn’t you decide how to celebrate it?

BlackPlanet is giving its members a unique opportunity to design their own Black History Month campaign. We want to celebrate the month your way. Be as creative as you want to be—suggest a way to honor our rich history through a online or live event.

Just click the link here before October 15 to get started. If we select your idea, you win a brand new Apple iPad and $300!

BlackPlanet has reserved a group of discounted tickets for the show, and wants to give YOU the chance to be a part of this exclusive junket.  Here are the details:

WHAT: Special opportunity to buy discounted tickets to see FELA! and chat with Patti LaBelle and the cast after the show.

WHEN: October 26, 2010 at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Eugene O’Neill Theater, New York, NY

HOW: Book your tickets by clicking this link here!

See a preview of FELA! here:

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It’s often hard to keep up with all the content posted on all the BlackPlanet websites, so I’ve decided to give you 5 articles from The Urban Daily. Check them out and I’ll keep you updated on similar articles that can help you enjoy your time on Hello Beautiful!

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15 Life Lessons From “The Boondocks”

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There are so many social networking sites where we can get in contact with almost everyone from your first elementary school crush to your long lost college roommate– no one is exempt from being found. But there comes a time when we have to stop being nice, because we all know that Black Planet, Facebook and MySpace friends do not always equal real friends. There are certain people, that we ‘friend’ that is an error in judgment, so now we must De-friend:

Is Facebook Causing Trouble In Your Marriage?

1) The love of your life that got away. He/She is married now, it took you three years to get over them and until this day the mention of his/her name almost brings tears to your eyes. Although it has been years since you last crossed paths and you think that you are 100 percent over it. De-friend– so you longer will find yourself looking at pictures of the happy family on vacation.

2) The playground bully: They are the reason why you still feel that your nose is too big. Or they berated you in front of everyone in middle school for wearing ‘high- waters’ pants in the mid-90′s. You thought that you were passed the pain because you’re grown now– somethings we never get over. Let them go and the constant reminder of all of the taunts from back in the day.

3) The person that fired from your job. Even if it was 10-years-ago, being fired puts a terrible taste in your mouth. If there was a co-worker or former boss that had a hand in your demise then that will sting you to the core probably forever. Do not accept that friendship request, when you see it. That person is probably just being nosy.

Stalker Proof Your Online Profile

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African-American Authors & Writers: Join a creative atmosphere of writers, published authors and enthusiastic readers. Whether you are a published author wanting to network and connect with other skilled writers and get ideas, or exchanging comments and posting feedback, participating in the active forum, or promoting your books, or a reader looking for your next good story from some of today’s freshest minds, The African-American Authors & Writers Group encourages you to take charge of your writing career as an author and break the mold of traditional bookstores as a reader.

My hopes for this group is for it to be a place where published authors as well as those aspiring to be authors are encouraged to share their writing tips and works for positive critique. Maybe this group can help to promote literacy amongst the African-American Community and encourage our authors to continue following their dreams and to encourage the open exchange of literary information.

Here are HelloBeautiful we love to hear what you have to say! This week Diddy was all the rage in gossip land and RudyT88 gave us a comment on the Diddy Waxes His Legs story that we couldn’t forget!

“Diddy is what white people call a douche bag”

So what do you all think, is Diddy a Douchebag?

Think you have something better to say? Speak on our hottest stories and tell us what you think! Then you too can be featured in the next comment of the week!

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The world is abuzz about the latest tidbits of information to emerge from this story. Here is just a sample of the reactions of BlackPlanet members.

SwtChocLady3 says, “I am not too shocked to hear that Chris would put his hands on a woman; he seems a little ‘weak’ for a ‘man’. ONLY a weak man will THINK about touching a woman.”

stlma914 says, “this is what is wrong with our community in this day and time now, we try so hard to fit in and do what everyone else is doing, we need to find ways to work with one another not against each, why cant you any of you negative posters see that there is two sides to the story, we have watched chris grow and develop in front of our eyes, what would the comments have been yesterday, if the headlines stated HE had been killed in a domestic violence altercation? everyday some man is physically, verbally, and mentally abused, we cower our men down and make them hold inside their feelings until they explode then everyone get mad and calls him a punk or an abuser, just sit back wherever you are right a this very moment and think how that young boy is feeling right now, think about how right now he is afraid, his endorsements are gone, his whole family’s way of life may be changing all for a girl, and miss rihanna she is sitting back bragging, when the dust clears she haild as a hero and chris is a looser when we the fans are losers because the true artist we did not support or even try to see things from his perspective!”

imd1_2003 says, “That’s a damn shame…..He needs to try that with men and see what happens. Never put your hands on a woman Bro’!!”

Most likely the story has a few twists and turns left. Stay updated here.

In the BP forum “PROUD BLACK WOMAN” she shares some words of inspiration to the ladies. Let us know what you think here.

She will receive one bottle of TOCCA Perfume in Bridgett.

Join us in congratulating BlackPlanet.com member:

Beauty3401

Click on her name to congratulate her!

You could be a winner too! Click here for our latest giveaway!

In the BP news article “ANN COULTER BASHES SINGLE MOTHERS ON THE VIEW” members rage about her attacks on single mothers. Some think she is singling out black women with her comments. What do you think? Let us know by joining the debate here.

Share stories, secrets, and laughs about the joys of motherhood in the “Mothers Only Lounge.” For those who are not mothers take a peek and see what you are in for. Click here to check it out.

“Why is it that some men believe that in order for a woman to find interest in them or deem them to be attractive they have to show that sense of hardness?” You tell us! Share your opinion here.

Every woman knows that no single thing makes multiple statements about her more than her choice of hairstyle. When confronted with the European standard of beauty daily the choice to rock a natural hairdo is bound to raise eyebrows and questions. How do you deal with the transition from permed, pressed, or curled to all natural?

The BlackPlanet Group “The Natural Sister” lets you express yourself, share hair care tips to keep you looking your best, and lends support to those who choose to display their ethnicity through the crown on their heads. Hello Beautiful you are not alone. Click the link to check it out. http://groups.blackplanet.com/naturalhair