We already know black people are routinely overlooked for white passengers when trying to hail a cab. But on the ride-sharing apps, where the riders don't have that face-to-face contact before deciding whether or not to pick up a passenger, could there still be an opportunity to discriminate based on race? NBC BLCK has the story: Can't seem to hail an Uber, or a Lyft? If … [Read more...]
Looking to Grow Your Family? Put Down the Coffee and Read This
Expectant mothers are always bombarded with warnings of what to do and what not to do. Prenatal guidance say things like don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t sleep on your back, don’t sleep on your stomach, don’t lift heavy weights, don’t take certain medicines, etc. Well according to a new study, you might want to add a new one to the list. Consider you caffeine intake. And men … [Read more...]
New Study Shows Black Kids Watch More Than Three Hours Of TV Daily
Is all this media consumption helping or harming us? A new study from Northwestern University titled, "Children, Media and Race: Media Use Among White, Black, Hispanic and Asian American Children," shows that black children lead the pack when it comes to hours spent consuming TV, whether through traditional means, online, or through the use of mobile devices. From the … [Read more...]
Does Holding Off On Sex Make Marriages Stronger?
An article recently ran that cited a study at Brigham Young University in Utah. The study found that couples who held off on sex until later in their relationship developed additional communication skills that aided them later in marriage. From the article: Married couples who had delayed sex while they were dating were more likely to communicate, enjoy sex and see their … [Read more...]
VIDEO: 25 Year Study Reveals Secrets To a Happy, Healthy Marriage
Hat tip to MarriageTweets for this story. … [Read more...]