Dictionary.reference.com defines Empowerment as a verb (used with object) 1. to give power or authority to; authorize, especially by legal or official means: I empowered my agent to make the deal for...
A short list to remember Black women who have honorably served. They are often forgotten on special days such as this. I encourage readers to share these stories throughout the year for educating ...
“Can I Help You” CHER: As a Black woman out and about, the question “Can I Help You?” has different connotations. Most often, the person who asks is seeking to provide ...
A Blackistani Expatriate – By QueenOfThePen™ May 22, 2012 The Black Community continues to stand by with its hands covering its eyes, ears, and mouths as though that will negate all resemblance...
ACT I – The Times Herald – “Deputies: Fla. mom killed 4 kids, then herself“ OK Herd, Listen Up: There is no proof of an increased chance for in violence and delinquency for si...
ACT I Next to dating issues, family dysfunction is an area when I’ve received the most resistance and pushback. Not all, but many of us need to exercise boundaries when it comes to our relativ...
“Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, dies at 63“ – USATODAY.com. *SIGH*…We are losing too many icons!Donna Summer was a trailblazer who paved the way for many Black women in the entertain...
One skill Black women must learn is listening to their instincts. Never discount! And over time I have learned to pick up on when negative influences are whispering into the ears of my friends...
Club M – San Diego Hosts: Swirling and Marriage · A Message From “SwirlQueen”: “Swirling single ladies and gents…..Get your datebook ready. We’re having a HUGE boo...
Who’s a Native American? It’s complicated – In America – Courtesy CNN.com Blogs. (EXCERPT… And BTW, photo is from the movie “Unbowed”) “Many tr...
See larger image Swirling: How to Date, Mate, and Relate Mixing Race, Culture, and Creed (Paperback) By (author) Christelyn D Karazin, Janice Rhoshalle Littlejohn List Price: $15.00 USD New From: $10...
Black Woman: It’s All Your Fault (But Not That You Care)” – Courtesy Clutch Magazine. (EXCERPT) “……But I was curious to hear the rest of his perspective on this a...
Courtesy “The Platinum Girl Celebrity Blog: Serena Williams Gives Up on Dating — Tips for Getting Back in the Game You Haven’t Heard!“ When limiting ourselves to what o...
Thanx SwirlQueen! Ladies, it is not difficult to realize love in our lives when understanding certain things. I encourage you to tune out the parade of “hit pieces” geared toward Black wo...
Okay readers…Let’s have a quick chat: There is going to come a time where there will not be an option to separate ourselves from these environments. And please reconsider any plans to dis...
Foreword: This interview is somewhat different than the ones I normally feature on “Black Women Deserve Better“. She has a different approach to Black women’s interests. Nonetheless...
“Dangers and repercussions of promiscuous lifestyle for men and women pt. 1″ - YouTube. Common retorts: “Celibacy/abstinence doesn’t guarantee happiness, ...
Question From “A”: “I am on online dating sites and black men keep on messaging me. I really am not attracted to black men. I have tried very hard to be but I guess it...
AWESOME BLACK WOMAN ALERT: Patricia Mawuli Nyekodzi – Ghana’s first female pilot. A WORD FROM BWDB ADMIN SABRINA: “Black Woman Contrary to what some psychologist says, what society...
(Thanx A & T!) First Listen: Santigold, ‘Master Of My Make-Believe’ : NPR Nabiha Official Site ...
(Thanx S for this delightful clip!!) This lovely couple wed in Maui…What we are looking at is the traditional first dance…However, it gets a little “non-traditional” around th...
Many Thanks to “BlackGirlTravel” for this video link! Look Ladies: There are no magical, hocus-pocus methods for stamping out colorism. Shaming tactics are not effective, particularly whe...
Those in bondage continuously seek an outer harmony, stemming from fear of rejection. A need for harmony in her personal life & immediate surroundings are suppressed to remain in “herd trot...
“Acura commercial casting call requested ‘friendly, not too dark’ African-American” -Courtesy “The Grio” The Black construct is sure to stomp, hiss and cry at outs...
See larger image The Slave Masters Son (Kindle Edition) By (author) Tiana Laveen Release date January 14, 2012. Author Tiana LaVeen – The Slave Masters Son 04/24 by Lets Just Talk Radio Show ...
“Segregation in Aisle Seven” The Big Tent – Advertising Age. “Can a sistah get an espresso lip pencil? That’s what I asked a fellow shopper who along with me was...
“Twitter Lynch Mob: George Zimmerman Is Out On Bail? Lets kill him!” Courtesy Before It’s News The following Tweets are just a drop in the bucket…Readers with a morbid ...
NATURE HAS A LESSON: LEARN IT, OR BE IT! “Leopard plays with baby antelope in the South African bush but there is no happy ending” Courtesy Mail Online“ Many thanks to...
“Marissa Alexander Shows How Stand Your Ground Laws Fail Black Women” – Clutch Magazine. “In The State Of Florida – Marissa Alexander Had A Gun Permit, Stood Her Ground,...
See larger image Swirling (Kindle Edition) By (author) Christelyn D Karazin, Janice Rhoshalle Littlejohn List Price: $15.00 USD This title will be released on May 15, 2012. I am preempting thi...
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