The natural hair explosion seems to be taking over certain parts of the United States. African American women everywhere are getting away from the relaxers and some are even letting go of their weaves. They are owning and wearing their hair in its natural state and embracing their coiled coifs and natural roots. Just turn on any television and you will see Black women and … [Read more...]
Does it Matter Who the Breadwinner Is?
These days more and more women are achieving financial success whether it be by climbing the corporate ladder or starting their own businesses. They are making things happen and in some instances laughing all the way to the bank as they transcend stereotypes and barriers on their climb to the top. In some families roles are such that the woman is the primary breadwinner but are … [Read more...]
3 Things Women Should Be Honest About When Dating
Some of us are guilty of an innocent lie or two. One that ladies are notorious for and will often admit to is the “it was on sale” lie when coming home with a shopping bag of freshly purchased items in tow. But there are some lies that can really cost you especially when it comes to your dating life. A recent article by Essence’s Kevin Carr reveals 10 things women should never … [Read more...]
Hair Today Gone Tomorrow: How Your Hairstyle Can Impact Your Employment
Do you think you hairstyle is preventing you from landing your dream job, or at the very least a job? This was a shared concern amongst a group of women who participated in a Georgia State University panel discussion titled “Black Women, Their Hair & The Work Place – A Dialogue.” During the discussion panel members discussed the belief hair texture of black women could … [Read more...]
Misee Harris Campaigns to Become First Black Bachelorette
For twenty-five straight seasons, we've watched men and women of color compete to become the one chosen to marry the stars of ABC's The Bachelor or The Bachelorette. Despite claims of racism last April, never has there been a black contestant being fought for. Twenty-eight year old, Misee Harris, is fighting to change that by campaigning to become the first black … [Read more...]
Women: Over-Emotional or Under-Valued?
One day I was speaking with a woman about the dating game and she had plenty to say about being disappointed by men, black men, as she is African American and they are her preference for dating. When I asked her why she cited a specific example and gave me way more detail than I asked for or expected. The following is what she explained to me: On Monday He [her current man] … [Read more...]
I Love Black Women
I was recently hoodwinked by Facebook. An article came up in my feed about the firing of Satoshi Kanazawa over his very unscientific blog post in Psychology Today about African American women being unattractive. This news is nearly two years old and the offensive article in question, even older. But it did get me to thinking the mere notion of any subset of women as being … [Read more...]
10 Things Grown Women Shouldn’t Do – Part Two
Read 10 Things Grown Women Shouldn't Do - Part One here. #6 Stop getting overly frustrated when you are faced with things you can control and the things you can't. When I have a problem to solve, I feel anxious, even when the solution is fairly straightforward. And this must stop. And when I don't have the solution or I'm not the one who can solve the problem? I need to be … [Read more...]
10 Things Grown Women Shouldn’t Do – Part One
Read 10 Things Grown Women Shouldn't Do - Part Two here. I turned 26 a month or so ago. And now that I'm closer to 30 than I am to 20, I'm feeling some kind of way about the behaviors I exhibit and my reactions to every day events. Somehow I feel like I'm supposed to be wiser, calmer, more she's-got-her-life-together than I really am. Some days I wake up and I'm like, "Crap, … [Read more...]
Thou Shall Not Lose Thyself In Thy Marriage In 2012
By Franchesca Lane-Warren As we go into the New Year many women around the nation are contemplating strategies to make their marriages and families better. Some of us have resolved to cook more, while others vow to get rid of the "mommy look" and polish up their personal styles. However before we consume our time looking to better ourselves on the outside let's first resolve … [Read more...]
Make Love, Not War
The advice in the title of this piece is almost always easier said than done. The consequences of the first are so much sweeter than the second, no matter how much territory, money or reputation stands to be earned in the process. There comes that occasional point in time during marriage when neither husband nor wife sees eye to eye on much. Tensions are running high at work … [Read more...]
10 Real-World Tips To Spice Up Your Marriage
The battle of the sexes rages on even in and maybe because of marriage. There are two truths constantly in play and not always playing nicely together. Maybe that's because we refer to it as a battle? Too many times spouses get caught up in pointless and perpetual battles for superiority and "rightness" inside the home and out. The idea of working together is an often … [Read more...]
All Men AREN’T Dogs, Boars, Hawks or Any Other Animal
I recently read an article written by a man about men, black men in particular. Although married, he outlined reasons why men prey on women weaker than them and he also warned women that should they enter the game (dating, love and relationships) thinking they have the upper hand they'll lose. It was a warning to all who read it. In the comments, several women applauded the … [Read more...]
Chivalry Ain’t Dead
by Eric Payne from the series AP Manhood Anyone who reads me here and on my blog MakesMeWannaHoller.com knows I fight for the rights of the fellas, especially when discussing the "for better or worse" nuances of marriage. Why? Because I bring my A-game to the relationship table and expect to be met halfway. I did so as a single man and I do so now as a husband and a … [Read more...]
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Do You Know The Stats?
(Click here for full size) Check out this infographic from MakesMeWannaHoller.com (run by our very own Eric Payne) detailing the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in New York City for 2009. To learn more about the National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, click here. … [Read more...]