The Grind

You’ve got questions? He’s got answers! Need advice? Send your questions to Terrance: girlworkonyou@aol.com Dear Gay Best Friend, I read your blogs all the time, so I am hoping you can help me with this one. It has nothing to do with love, but more legal rights and I hope you or your readers can […]

Since our country’s economic tsunami began about 3 years ago, families from coast to coast have literally been ripped to shreds. From the suffering of job loss to enduring virtual homelessness, relationships have been squeezed, stretched and twisted beyond recognition. The lack of additional resources, if any at all, have caused many to now publicly […]

Once upon a time Harlem only had a couple of decent restaurants. Patrons had to put up with whatever sub par antics the restaurateur pulled if they wanted to have a meal uptown. Thankfully those days are gone for Harlemites, new visitors, foodies and Harlem lovers. You don’t have to put up with limited choices, […]

The holiday season is generally a great source of stress for many people. Rather than feeling blessed and care-free, many of us are overwhelmed by trivial things from what to buy the co-worker we don’t even like to how we tell our children they just can’t have it all! If you’re already in debt, please […]

For the last few days, the topic of discussion almost everywhere has been centered around CNN and Soledad O’Brien’s “Black in America Special: Almighty Debt.” From debates in beauty salons and barbershops to seemingly angry tweets and Facebook status updates, the discussion about the role faith plays in the finances of African Americans has become […]

I’m increasingly alarmed at the notion that having a college degree somehow makes a person intellectually superior in the area of personal finance. Last I checked, personal finance has yet to be made a mandatory course on high school and college campuses in this country even though it is the one subject you actually do need […]

Why It’s Eco-Chic: Handmade objects from independent designers or artists are always more sustainable and more eco-friendly. Carol Gilbert of “yorktown road” produces her work in a small workshop. She strives to create designs that are interesting, well made and high in quality. Products are often freeform in design, therefore, each piece has it’s own […]

National Coming Out Day is today (October 11) and in a time when so many young adults feel alienated, ostracized and unaccepted because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, it’s more important ever to celebrate and stand up for equality for all people. Whether you’re gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender yourself or are an […]

Why It’s Eco-Chic: Proteak’s forestry practices have earned our plantations the distinction of an FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) certification. Their carefully managed plantations cover 8,000 acres of previously-cleared ranch lands and are now home to more than 3.3 million trees. On a daily basis, their plantations capture the CO2 emitted by 20 million cars. Additionally, […]

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Why It’s Eco-Chic: Powered by recycled yogurt cups Handle 100% recycled #5 plastic; bristles new nylon Easy-to-grip curved handle Tiered bristles for gentle, thorough cleaning Completely recyclable after use Toothbrush replacement subscription service available BPA free Made in the USA Where To Buy: preserveproducts.com, $2.99 subscription service: $13 for 1 year More Eco-Chic Items: Environmentally […]