From The Chicago Defender “Dozens of women fed up with the violence and carnage within the Black community have taken to the streets and taken on a biblical name, as a show of strength and solidarity. They marched April 28 near The Black Star Project offices, a community action organization, near 35th Street and King […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This was a question that was recently raised by the producer of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Ms. Deya Smith. In her commentary she wrote: “I used to think that if I could just find a man who loves the Lord, then his morals and priorities would be intact; he’d be guided by God and, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
BLS Podcast #2- Weaves 101 About: Discusses the three types of weave hair on the market today. What to buy, when to buy it and when to walk away… Click link here or just click the “Beauty” tab at the top of the page to visit our sister site “BeautyLifestream.com”.
“Black Women in Europe Blog: Celebrating black women in Europe. I am an African American woman living in Sweden. I’ve lived in Europe since 2002 and spent 6 months in London and four years in Brussels. The Black Women in Europe Blog is a place to celebrate women of the African Diaspora living in Europe.” […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The show Project Runway gives us some insight into how some top fashion designers just can’t handle designing for the average woman. “The women had all suffered from heart issues, and to their faces, the designers were nothing but sugar and cream. But after they left, the contestants’ true feelings emerged. “She’s got a real […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If you ever need encouragement, this is the show for you. Join me as I talk with Cynthia McCloud. She’s an ordinary person who had to learn how to conquer the extraordinary challenges in her life. Her latest challenger: Lupus. Cynthia has an amazing story that everyone needs to hear. You can read about it […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
During our regular phone calls recently, Ma told me about Bishop Thomas Weeks (the man who was arrested for kicking his wife’s behind physically abusing his wife in an Atlanta hotel parking lot) and the fact that he has a new “partner in ministry”. I told her that I had a good suggestion for a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
And here is your sad example. Women seeking: A man like Barack Obama Have you found your Barack? President is new code for Prince Charming NEW YORK – Monica Weeks has met many men, but at age 51 she says she still hasn’t found her “Barack.” Among Weeks and her friends, President Barack Obama’s name […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I think that it is fair to say that we all know someone who has been sexually abused. I thought about splashing a few statistics up here, but it occurred to me “How many people are willing to put that kind of information out there publicly?” Everyone feels for the child that has been abused […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
From NY Magazine In recent weeks, so much focus has been placed on Michelle Obama’s biceps, but I’m much more excited about the rest of her body. Especially her hips. Those beautiful curves are hopefully sending a message to women of all ethnicities—but black women like me in particular (and of course young girls)—that having […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Next time someone starts complaining about how inner-city public schools don’t have enough to do x,y,z, slap ‘em with some of this madness. Last evening I took some time to look over the “stimulus” bill. The following are just some of the things that stuck out to me as unrelated to economic recovery. Later on […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Some language not suitable for all ears. This video appeared on mediatakeout.com which is how I found out about it. This whole issue is a mixed bag, so addressing it poses a challenge to contain in one post. The comments for this post over at mediatakeout go from being supportive of this film, to calling […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here is an excerpt from the Black-Owned Beauty Supply Association (BOBSA) website: “Betrayal epitomizes the historical occurences, which have hindered the recognition and respect of our greatness in the Black Hair Care & Beauty Industry today. Though many groups perpetuate crimes of economic parity, we are found to be the most guilty. Black Americans handle […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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