In case you missed it, there were some inspirational and thoughtful moments from the 2016 ESPY awards. 1. Black Lives Matter The night started with a Black Lives Matter tribute from superstars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwayne Wade and LeBron James. In addition to calling out the names of victims who lost their lives at the hands of unjustified, deadly police force, … [Read more...]
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Want to Know the Black Woman’s Biggest F.E.A.R in America?
Fear is defined as an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain or a threat. Black women in America live in fear daily as we watch our grandfathers, fathers, husbands, boyfriends, brothers, sons, uncles and nephews leave home. We live with the knowledge that sending our men to the store for a carton of eggs can end … [Read more...]
Surprise! Who Made the 2016 Olympic Gymnastic Team? And Why It Might Be the Most Diverse Team Ever
Sports analysts are calling them the most talented women's Olympic gymnastic team in U.S. history—AND they just so happen to be the most diverse team. But one key member of the all-star team almost didn't make the cut. The highly decorated Gabby Douglas, who won two gold medals in the 2012 Olympic as the best all-around individual gymnast and as part of the winning team … [Read more...]
Want to End Police Brutality? Stop Complaining About Body Cams and Ask for This
Keith Lamont. Terence Crutcher. Alton Sterling. Philando Castile. If you're like me, you struggled with a range of emotions last week over senseless displays of police brutality. But as I processed my sadness, disbelief, disgust, sense of helplessness and outrage, one question kept coming to mind: Why do law enforcement officers continue to get away with murder … [Read more...]
With All That’s Going on in This World, What Do I Tell My Sons?
By Yasmeen Hayes [Editor's Note: This post was written July 7, 2016 prior to the attack on the Dallas officers]. This morning, we woke up to another murder involving police and an African-American man who could have easily been my husband, sons, brothers, father, cousins, uncles and best friend. While my husband and I take an active role in raising our boys, I shed many … [Read more...]
“The Great White Way” Has Gone Full Color. 5 Broadway Shows to Support Now
The Tony Awards have announced their latest nominations. And we were delighted to see many colorful faces on the nomination list. This is especially great news after the #OscarsSoWhite backlash, which sparked after no actors of color received Academy Award nominations over the last two years. So if you have not yet been to NYC to support any of these great productions, which … [Read more...]
Is Separate but Equal Okay in Your Beauty Supply Store?
No, beauty stores aren't intentionally segregating shoppers. And no, white women and black women aren't being forced to remain apart while shopping for hair products. But a new commercial has raised concern about what could be considered modern-day segregation and its implications. In the SheaMoisture commercial seen below, black hair care products are often labeled "ethnic" … [Read more...]
Why Black People Can’t Forget our Battle with Diabetes
The hip-hop community was shocked and saddened by the death of one of its musical legends: rapper Malik "Phife Dawg" Taylor of A Tribe Called Quest. Over the past few days, the radios have blared the group’s most memorable records, and the social media timelines have flooded with pictures of the rapper and his most enduring lyrics. While there was an overwhelming outpouring … [Read more...]
Girls, We Run the World (of Sports?)
Okay, maybe the headline was a stretch. Women don’t run the entirety of the sports world. But we, women, certainly deserve our credit. And shame on you, Mr. Raymond Moore, for thinking otherwise. Raymond Moore, the former tennis tournament director of the BNP Paribas Open in California, resigned Monday evening after making the audacious comment about women tennis stars who … [Read more...]
Can Serena Now Rightfully Claim Her No.1 Ranking on the Forbes List?
UPDATE: Serena Williams is officially now the highest paid female athlete. According to Forbes, she ranks only behind LeBron James in terms of marketing pull for all active athletes. So enjoy your new No.1 ranking, Serena; you deserve it. Continue to read why this is such a big deal! We (meaning #TeamSerena) were always baffled Serena Williams was not the highest paid female … [Read more...]
5 Takeaways from This Year’s Very Awkward Academy Awards A.K.A #OscarsSoUncomfortable
If talking about diversity was actually the precursor to diversity, then consider the #OscarsSoWhite backlash a success. From the moment the Academy Award host Chris Rock hit the stage, the subject was attacked and not let go until the closing credits. The comedian argued actors of color just need as many opportunities as the Leo Dicaprios of the world. And the united statement … [Read more...]
Is it ever too early to protect your children from sexually transmitted disease?
According to new government research released today, the prevalence of the human papillomavirus (HPV) has decreased by nearly two-thirds since the introduction of the HPV vaccine in the United States. Some suggest the news may help to bolster the currently low immunization numbers, which according to the New York Times lie around 40 percent of girls and 20 percent of boys for … [Read more...]
Sheryl Underwood Speaks Positively About Negativity from Other Female Comedians (Video)
Sheryl Underwood recently proved herself to be a real class act when she shared a personal experience and the mature way in which she handled it on The Talk. [youtube id="i_lk5bgwh98"] In this clip Sheryl goes into detail about the ugly that sometimes occurs behind the scenes in business and entertainment amongst women. I was moved to tears after viewing this video. Although … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Honor the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today
Were it not for the countless contributions and sacrifices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Black and Married With Kids would not exist. It is because of the sacrifices made by Dr. King and countless other civil rights leaders that we are able to use this platform to strengthen families within our community. In honor of Dr. King, and all he did to fight for our civil rights, … [Read more...]
Is It Ever Appropriate for Your Spouse to Compliment a Person of the Opposite Sex?
Recently, President Obama has been in the hot seat for comments that he made about California Attorney General, Kalama Harris. On last Thursday, during a Democratic National Committee fundraising lunch in Atherton, Calif., he said: "She’s brilliant and she’s dedicated, she’s tough," Obama said of the California attorney general. "She also happens to be, by far, the … [Read more...]