Are rubber wedding bands a practical option for men? Athletes, construction workers, and those who use their hands daily usually can’t wear their weddings when they work. Are rubber wedding rings the answer to this dilemma? In this article: Wedding Rings, Hard Knocks, and Football Do You Wear Your Wedding Ring Everywhere? Are Rubber Wedding Bands a Practical … [Read more...]
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The Shy Girl’s Guide To Sliding Into His DMs Without Looking Thirsty
If you are a shy girl, dating can be challenging, especially when you have a social media crush. You do not know how to reach out to him without sounding too aggressive. Want to learn how a shy girl gets her game on? Read on! In this article: Be Flirty Without Sounding Thirsty 6 Flirty Tips for Every Shy Girl Create an Authentic Connection First Send a Direct … [Read more...]
Actor Tray Chaney Puts “God First” With New Music Video
Rapper/Actor Tray Chaney is most known for his portrayal of Poot in the landmark television show The Wire but in the past few years, you might have spotted him on BET Jams or your favorite online platform as an MC. Having released several music videos, Chaney has successfully carved out a niche for himself in Hip Hop. Currently, he stars as Kendrick on Bounce TV’s hit … [Read more...]
3 Online Dating Tips When He Goes From Trying To Holla To Harassment
Ladies, if you've been checking out online dating sites recently, you must familiarize yourselves with some important online dating tips. Doing this will not just help you learn the online dating rules etiquette, but it'll also protect you from men who would want more from you. "I sent you three emails. You can't even say hi, huh? You wouldn't be able to recognize a good man … [Read more...]
Sarah Rector: She Was The Richest Black Girl in the World, It’s a Shame We Barely Know Her Name
"Who is Sarah Rector?" is not an uncommon question within the community. Not a lot of people know about her, but she was the richest black girl at one point in history. By an unusual twist of fate, her family went from owning a seemingly worthless piece of land to earning a fortune from it. Read on to know more about the fascinating story that made Sarah Rector an icon in the … [Read more...]
Here’s Why We Need a Greensboro Four Reawakening in 2018 America
For the last 28 days, America has paid homage to the African American success story during what has been designated as Black History Month. Throughout various genre's and in numerous arenas, our accomplishments and hard-fought progressive movements that have forced a pioneering turned privileged country to uphold its purported ideals have been on display. We've been highlighted … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Protect Your Kids’ Online Privacy from Everyone but Yourself
I’ve teamed up with Consumer Reports and am proud to be one of their paid brand ambassadors; my personal opinions do not necessarily reflect those of Consumer Reports. We have four kids (9, 10, 15 and 23 years old.) And I feel like I have been fighting a losing battle with trying to protect their privacy ever since our oldest got his very first electronic device that … [Read more...]
Amazing! Atlanta Teen Creates Empowerment Conference for Girls of Color
Mikaela Sydney Smith is a 13-year-old student and budding actress that is doing amazing things in Atlanta, GA. She has created a conference, specifically for girls of color, to make a difference and develop “a sisterhood of positivity.” The conference, Activate Your Inner Magic - Mother/Daughter Dinner and Conference, will be held on May 7th, 2017 at Sutton Hall in … [Read more...]
Being Mary Jane EP 401 Shows Women What NOT to Do if They Want Real Love
Being Mary Jane is back, and Mary Jane Paul is still the same broken, lonely and insecure woman she has always been. The show opens with Mary Jane pledging that she is no longer using her bed to audition men for a relationship. She is declaring a fresh start in every area, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. To achieve her goal, Mary Jane hired a high priced … [Read more...]
Fantasia Gets ReMarried “The Right Way” Over the Christmas Holiday
Congratulations are in order for Fantasia and husband, Kendall Taylor! Over the Christmas holiday, the singer shared a few beautiful pictures from their special day. They got remarried and Fantasia proudly proclaimed "we did it AGAIN!! The right way..." I Love You so much that I'd do it over and over and over again! When I met You, I just never knew!! It's almost like I may … [Read more...]
Recap: 13 Most Pivotal Moments in Black Culture in 2016
[tps_header]With weeks away from 2017, we wanted to look back on the year of 2016. For many African Americans, there were several monumental events in 2016 that have influenced our world. We've had some highs (an introduction to the Simones) and some lows (the deaths of our legends). So here's our tribute to 2016. Let us know what moment in history touched you the most. 13 … [Read more...]
Husband and Wife Team Wrap up the Market with Black Santa Wrapping Paper
Always great to see successful black entrepreneurs. Check out the NBC BLCK story below. And then, don't forget to check out our Buy Black Guide of 202 Black-Owned Businesses. For many companies, Friday, Dec 16th is the shipping deadline to ensure you get your gifts before Christmas (And Dec 20th is the last day to get your Clarence Claus wrapping paper in time for the … [Read more...]
More than 30 of the Funniest ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies Memes and Clapbacks
Just to help you get you in the mood. Here are some of the best #ThanksgivingClapbacks and #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies memes we've found on the web. Hey, BMWK, tell us which one you can relate to the … [Read more...]
14 Places Offering Veteran’s Day Meal and Drink Freebies
Today is Veterans Day. If you're retired or active-duty military personal, here are some places where you can eat for free today Nov. 11, 2016 (or other dates noted below). Most require veterans to come in uniform and/or show military identification. Applebee’s: get a free meal Bob Evans: get a free meal from a special menu California Pizza Kitchen: free entrée from … [Read more...]
Who Will Fight for Black America? Hillary? Trump? Or…
Last month, I had the pleasure of attending Joseph E. Lowery’s 95th birthday celebration. Of course, the highlight was hearing him speak to his attendees. He was as humorous and as spirited as ever, cracking jokes, recounting tales of his younger years and even exchanging a playful banter with President Barack Obama, who phoned into the ceremony to wish Lowery a happy … [Read more...]