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CHICK CHAT: Women Who Keep Men Away From Their Children Disgust Me

Whether a disgruntled ex-wife, spiteful baby momma or an all-for-self girlfriend, I can’t stand any woman who comes in the…
06.18.19

There’s A Whole Lot Of Casual Sex On ‘The Carrie Diaries’ And It’s Kind Of Irresponsible

Carrie Bradshaw is my imaginary Caucasian big sister who I admire in almost every sense and aim to emulate. Needless…
06.19.19

CHICK CHAT: Both Cheating & Beating Cause Scars, So Why Does Physical Abuse Get More Of Our Attention?

Why doesn’t society paint emotional abuse to be as intolerable and unacceptable as physical abuse? I recently started recalling all…
06.19.19

CHICK CHAT: Keeping Tabs On Your Ex Doesn’t Mean You’re Still in Love With Them

One day they’re on, the next they’re off, the next they’re on again. You never know what you’re going to…
06.19.19

CHICK CHAT: Aggressive Naturalistas Live To Shame Black Women With Straight Hair

I went back and forth with relaxed and natural hair from middle school to college. For me, hair was just…
06.19.19

CHICK CHAT: There’s Nothing Funny About Marital Rape

Claudia Jordan recently did an interview on the urban radio show, Power 105.1 The Breakfast Club. She was pretty open when…
04.02.13

If It’s White, It’s Right: Emeli Sande’s Success Doesn’t Match Her Soulful Counterparts

In case you haven’t yet heard, you will soon catch wind of Emeli Sandé. The 26-years-young British singer/songwriter has been…
06.19.19

Gabrielle Union Plays A Nasty Cop In New Web-Series: ‘You Put Your Balls On My Nose, Like This…’ [POLL]

Actress Gabrielle Union, who was recently honored at the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon, is now starring in “Riding…
06.19.19

3 YouTube Singing Sensations You Should Know

It’s not uncommon to hear people complain about the lack of “good music” these days. Not that all modern music…
06.19.19

CHICK CHAT: Unlike K. Michelle, I Can’t Accept That ‘All Men’ Cheat

My favorite morning radio show The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 recently interviewed songstress and “LAHH: Atlanta’s” K. Michelle. The…
06.19.19

CHICK CHAT: It’s Our Fault The Fashion World Still Doesn’t Cast Black Models

It’s no surprise that when it comes to the world of mainstream fashion and beauty, our rich hues are very…
06.19.19

CHICK CHAT: A Violent Threesome Taught Me The Value Of A Woman’s Body

I nearly gagged when I read about the ménage à trois between former prison pals Orlando DeWitt, Ashley Hunter (a…
06.19.19

CHICK CHAT: Forget Credit Checks…What About Giving Background Checks While Dating?

My girlfriend Anna divorced her husband last spring. Her decision to split wasn’t an easy one, but one she knew…
06.19.19

CHICK CHAT: I Have Realistic First Date Expectations, Do You?

A few months ago I asked, “Why Do Mediocre Men Have Such High Standards?” I was somewhat reminded of this…
06.19.19

CHICK CHAT: Are You Educating Your Children About LGBT Culture?

Our society has made significant improvements in its tolerance and acceptance of the LGBT community more than ever within recent…
06.19.19

CHICK CHAT: How To Let Go Of Guilt Even When You’re At Fault

Guilt may be one of the heaviest crosses to bear. It’s omnipresent, showing up in our thoughts, feelings and the…
06.19.19

CHICK CHAT: To Whom Much Looks Are Given, Much Is Required

As early as we learn our colors and how to spell our name, we’re taught moral principles that will hopefully…
06.19.19

Sweet Life: College Girls Use Sugar Daddies To Pay For Tuition

In a time of economic struggle, for some, going to college is an expensive luxury that may not make the…
06.19.19

CHICK CHAT: My Thoughts On NeNe Leakes Went From Loathe To Love

I broke off my affair with violent reality TV shows early last year. I had gotten enough of what seemed…
06.19.19

CHICK CHAT: Serial Daters Like Taylor Swift Get On My Last Nerve!

Serial daters get on my nerves. It really shouldn’t bother me as much as it does since it has nothing…
06.19.19

Happy Founders Day AKA: Lessons I’ve Learned As A Pretty Girl

Today, January 15th, marks the 105th year anniversary for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and I couldn’t be more proud…
06.19.19

Facebook Gone Wrong: Dartmouth Student Spazzes On Ex’s Side Chick [POLL]

Help us, Father! A young college student who we’ll call “Hope” recently gave Rihanna a run for her social-media-rant money…
06.19.19

CHICK CHAT: Why Is It So Hard To Celebrate Another Woman’s Accomplishments?

I don’t feed into negative generalizations regarding us–women that is. Instead of cosigning arguments that we all have lip-smacking attitudes,…
06.19.19

New Weight Loss Option Literally Sucks The Fat From Your Stomach

Three physicians, Dr. Sam Klein, Dr. Moshe Shike and Dr. Stephen Solomon are the brilliant brains behind the AspireAssist Aspiration…
06.19.19